It’s been a SUPER long time since I’ve updated, but I have VERY good news to share…. Ally started her first day of 2nd Grade today at New Horizon Center!!!! After only doing limited homebound school for OVER a year due to complications with Chicago Public Schools being unable to meet Ally’s needs, she has FINALLY begun attending school again. Ally will be attending a special education school with a very small class size to focus on her therapies, use her Dynavox computer to communicate, learn to drive her powerchair, participate in music/art/pet therapy…. and sooooo much more. She will attend as many days 9am-2:30pm, as her health permits, and as she can tolerate. Ally will go to school with her personal, home nurses (and mom too during the transition period). New Horizon Center is an INCREDIBLE school less than 5 minutes from our house and the staff and administration have been very kind and welcoming toward our family. Most SMA children do NOT attend special needs schools because their brains are not affected by SMA, but we feel this is our best option for Ally at this point. She has lots of catching up to do on academics and therapies and there are many, many positives New Horizon Center can offer Ally.
Take a look at pictures from Ally’s first day at school… (BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE ALBUM COVER TO SEE ALL THE PHOTOS)
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| 2013-10-16 Ally first day school – New Horizon Center |
In addition, I’d love to share a few other “Start of Fall” albums…
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| 2013-09-21 Lane Tech Homecoming |
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| 2013-09-22 Goebbert’s Pumpklin Patch with Starlight Foundation |
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| 2013 Chicago Razorback Cheer |
Hope you enjoyed this update and our pictures. Be sure to comment or send a message to let us know what you think. We LOVE to hear from family and friends.
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