Routines

Although we are now back into the school routine, Ryan is really struggling with his transitions. He really loves school & gets so excited talking about, but when he gets there he is very reluctant to go in and drops to the floor. It’s as if there is an invisible block stopping him from going in. We are trying everything we can think of, along with school, to help Ryan get passed this. At the minute he will only go in the temporary classroom they used for a short time at the end of last year. It’s the last classroom he had, a familiar place for him, and this we find with Ryan makes a massive difference. If something is new it’s really difficult for him to settle and trust in his surroundings. His way of communicating he is unhappy is by dropping to the floor, refusing to move and heightened anxiety. He’s done so well with his confidence and anxiety the past couple of years we don’t want this to push him back.

Transitions seem like they are going to be a trigger for Ryan in life. We know he doesn’t like change, loves structure and routine (like a lot of us do). It makes me wonder as he gets older and experiences different parts of life, is he always going to struggle with transitions? Moving into sixth form, potentially having a little job and the biggest one living as independently as possible. Hopefully as he grows up  and gains more confidence things will change, along with time, patience and unlimited support from us.

Noah has settled into school ok, he’s looking forward to visiting the high schools this week before we apply for them 😱 I can’t believe my baby, my little curly haired boy is getting ready for high school! I’m so proud of him and how he adapts to different situations and I’m sure he will thrive in high school. He has such a positive impact on Ryan’s life, as Ryan has on his, a special bond between them that will last forever 💙💙

Between the two of them they definitely keep me on my toes!