As students go to our local schools to see the class lists
that will be posted this weekend, Lydia’s name will appear on one of the
lists. This may cause some to
wonder if this is an oversight, or if Lydia will be returning to school. Lydia is enrolled in grade 8 at Baden
Public School, and hopefully, she will be able to return to school some time in
2013. There is a school at Holland
Bloorview for BIRT (Brain Injury Rehabilitation Team) patients, and Lydia will
begin there on Tuesday. Classes
are small, with individualized instruction and breaks for therapy or rest, as
needed.
When Lydia’s rehabilitation is moved to home, she will be
tutored and educated at home. When
she is able, she will begin to attend Baden Public School for short time periods
a couple of times a week, accompanied by a therapy support worker. Or she may not get to Baden Public
School for this school year, but perhaps to Waterloo Oxford the following
year. We do not know how fast she
will progress academically. We do know that school is a place
that Lydia loved, and we are sure she will be excited, when she is able to
return.
Lydia is home for the long weekend with us, and we are
delighted to be together again.
She has been witty, fun, and happy all day. She continues to enjoy the water, and today expressed
interest in swimming. While
supported at her trunk, she vigorously went about kicking her legs and moving
her arms! We have not seen her do
this before. She is determined and
it helps. She is making great
gains. S.S.L.! Stay Strong Lydia!
