Happy First Day of School to my Family!

Gibson and Clarkson, looking drowsy for the first day of school!

Today, Clarkson returned to school after a short end-of-Summer break last week (they generally go year-round with pauses); Gibson started school today for the first time as well! Samii had her first day with students, too--they were all busy! Gibson starting school young stems from how he was diagnosed with Autism in late June (shortly before his second birthday). It was determined he had some expressive speech delays (which we agree with), however, the diagnosis admittedly felt a little early, as we have mixed feelings on him getting an ASD Level 3 Diagnosis. I have zero issue with Gibson having Autism like his older brother, Clarkson, and do not think I'm in some kind of denial; it's just that Gibson is already doing things at age 2 that Clarkson did not do until much later or has yet to do. That said, his level can change depending on how he does with assistance/intervention, so for now it is apparent that Gibson has a speech delay and also has an ASD Level 3 diagnosis, regardless of my complex feelings about the latter. His diagnosis and further evaluations of where he lagged have resulted in him doing some hours of school every day, and any intervention is great for sure!

Gibson loved his first day at school, with them telling us he had lots of fun, ate snacks, and enjoyed exploring the building as well as making new friends. Clarkson enjoyed being back at school as well, and I am happy that both my boys are fans of learning as well as spending time with their school chums. Clarkson and Gibson are fantastic boys, and it continues to amaze me how fast they are growing up. I hope everyone else has a great start to the school year for themselves, too !