Hannah & Preschool: Part 2

*I never posted Part 1 - it was essentially the preschool Psychologist coming to our home to get general information and let me know the process of how to get an IEP and the steps we’d be taking to evaluate Hannah.

This morning we took Hannah to the preschool to be observed. We sat in a classroom while the school psychologist asked us questions - mostly behavioral/communication. There was a teacher, an OT, PT and ST in the room to play with Hannah while they observed her, took notes and asked questions. 

It was a good hour - Hannah loved playing with them all and checking out the room. 

They all enjoyed her. Hannah waved bye and asked for hugs. The teacher even said, “We may have to fight over this one,” - as if she wanted to keep Hannah in her class : ) (Hannah does not have a teacher assigned yet)

So we are excited but nervous. Hannah will love school! It’s just hard to see my little nugget out of her safety bubble; home and the babysitter! Thankfully we know many other parents whose kids with Ds attended and loved it. One little girl has already been attending and Hannah has a friend, Joe, who is her age and enrolling, too. So we’re glad we have our network! 

On Aug 28th, we’ll say goodbye to Help Me Grow - I will bawl. They have been with us since nearly Day One and I’ve leaned a lot on them. Early Intervention is “only” for three years. 

That afternoon we’ll go to the preschool and write out Hannah’s IEP (Individualized Education Plan). 

So many changes!