Yesterday was different, in that I got to go see S sing in his school holiday show.  I felt like I was playing hooky from work to go to school!  I did nothing in the garden, but it was too wet anyway.

When S feels secure, he’s quite the performer.  Seeing him in context with his fellow special needs classmates, some of whom are extremely disabled, gave me some perspective.  Even though in some ways he’s much more functional and cognizant than most, he seems to feel comfortable and empathetic with the situation, rather than misplaced.  The classes are very small and appropriate to the level of function, and he seems to get the supervision and attention he needs.

After his part in the show, he was allowed to sit with us and watch the rest, pointing out his friends, and how he had helped in production.  We were duly proud.

Later on at home, he was showing off his dance moves to my music.  Another example of his unselfconscious performance when he feels secure.  It seems to run in A’s family.  Since I’ve been here, I’ve witnessed all the kids overcoming their anxieties and insecurities in crowds to become more outgoing and less self-conscious in front of people.  It’s an impressive transformation.