A day designed just for her

Today Ellie attended her first ever workshop for siblings of children with disabilities. This award winning nationally affiliated program is uniquely designed to fit the needs of these children. Often, they feel a very different yet real set of pressures and responsibilities that a "typical" peer or classmate may not understand. Ellie is the perfect age for this workshop. This program, entitled "Sibshops" will meet every other month and she is so excited! She loved every minute of it. Ellie understands Zachary's disability, she will go out of her way to help him, and is so patient with him. But, this can be hard work, especially for a 4th grader! She deserves some recognition. And this program offers the children just that. Or, at least an avenue to "vent" followed up with a pat on the back. Like I said, it's an award winning program, they have done their homework they know what these kids need and how to boost them up. All in all, it well, I think. Really, we as parents were encouraged not to ask to many questions (to preserve the "honesty"and "openness" of the group time.) Ouch! I don't like that one bit...I'm a detail girl. Ellie and I chit- chatted for a minute, I then asked if she was up for just a FEW questions ...to which she replied," no more questions!" So, as much as I'd like to give you more details, I'm trying to respect the wishes of all parties involved. But, I think Ellie's favorite part of the day was meeting a new friend, Olivia. She lives in the next neighborhood over. Looks like a playdate on Monday.