December Random Happiness

While most of the children tends to enjoys the December in the form of school holiday breaks from study, learning for my little STAR continues throughout the holidays, nevertheless, he still enjoying his holidays in a different perspective with some play as well in the midst.

The WII Game Console that I bought for his sister had also benefitted our little STAR, he has got to learn quite a few sport games from the WII Sport/(Resort) that we have brought in as well and even know how to manipulate the control & nanchuk. At first, we are sceptical about his interest in playing, but after watching few rounds of play, he soon starts to show some interest playing table tennis, bowling, cycling, archery, tennis, sword play and boxing. From the game that he learnt, he had requested his mum to buy actual bowling toys. Coincidentally, we also have tennis racket, table tennis bat and also bought a toy archery set (from Far & Near Sport), where he can generalize and improve his pretend play. I am delighted to see his potential in racket game like tennis, table tennis, but the most motivated game for him is still the bowling.
Every weekend, is continuous improvement in progress by means of home program engagement with ur little STAR whether it is writing skill, numeric, speech or literacy. He has come along well and emerging partner communicator, he says lot more words and extend longer sentences now. Therapist & us were amazed by how much he has openned up in his speech recently, he is able to read script/social story after few runs with him. he now even is able to recite the SGP pledge which I am so proud & take great joy of his little achievement. He is also commenting lot more nowadays.

December will always be a month of thanksgiving, joy and celebration for the children especially when the Christmas spirit spread with songs, cakes and presents exchange. Like last year, it was another occasion where our 3 generation of Tan family congregate at my place for reunion prior to CNY. The children had a great time, so were the joy from the adults in seeing them having a great time together.

All that is special about my little STAR is not in itself awful, although some components of it most certainly are, and some days will be infinitely more dreadful than others. But ultimately, what we choose to believe about his special ability may be the single biggest factor affecting his final outcome. We have a choice and a processor of superpower: perspective. Consciously or otherwise, we make decisions based on our choosen perspective hundreds of times a day. And I firmly believe that in choosing to work towards changing an unproductive perspective is wildly courageous, empowering and doable just like walking through a normal life to optimize success.

My little STAR does has his quiet time if we are patience enough to observe.















Winners Statements:

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."

"... And one important key to self-confidence is preparation."

‎" The road to success is not straight. There is a curve called Failure, a loop called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red lights called Enemies, caution lights called Family; you will have flats called Jobs. But, if you have a spare called Determination, an engine called Perseverance, insurance called Faith, a driver called Patience, you will make it to a place called Success."

Our little STAR is truely being blessed to have come this far in his special learning journey and we now look forward to working with his SpEd team for another fruitful and blessed 2011.