Yesterday we said "Goodbye" to Tanya Scuichetti, Kannin's Occupational Therapist of one year. We have started new Therapy at a different facility and Wednesday was our last day with her. I was an emotional wreck having to say goodbye. We brought her flowers to thank you for all she has done to help Kannin this past year. He truely is a different child part thanks to her hard work! I was crying in the waiting room when she came out to get us! I am not a crier...so I felt a bit silly. I know I cried for more than 1/2 of Kannin's final session. When you trust someone completely with your child they way we did with Tanya...it is hard to close the book on that chapter of your life! We will definately stay in touch with her.
Kannin on the sensory swing listening to his Music Therapy with Tanya last November. The swing turned out to be his favorite thing at O.T.
Kannin on the swing...last day of therapy (June 3, 09)
Kannin is extremely uncomfortable with textures...so Tanya used his favorite activity (swing) and incorporated it with a letter game topped off with Shaving Cream. Messy Fun!
Tanya thanking Kannin for the flowers.
Kannin loved when Tanya would drag him around...literally! So what would the last day be without him hanging on her?Kannin and Tanya had their stubborn moments throughout this past year. One thing we tried at the end of EVERY session was to get Kannin to either use sign language or say "Open" to open the door to leave. He had NEVER said it to her...even though he would say it to us at home. It was one of his stubborn acts with Tanya. At our LAST session yesterday I said to Kannin as we were walking towards the door...
"Kannin. Tell Tanya to Open the door. You haven't done it all year. Let's see if we can do it on the LAST day?!"
He looked up at her and FINALLY said...
"Ope Door"
We were amazed! Finally!!! Thank you for everything Tanya!! We will miss you!
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