Sunday, October 19, 2008

Homai trip in Auckland

Molly and I just returned from a very successful trip up to Homai School in Auckland where she and I met lots of really interesting therapists and Molly was put through the grill once again. I should add that it wasn't too stressful for Molly, who actually thoroughly enjoyed the three days of one-on-one attention. Molly was out to impress and that's exactly what she did. The last visit up to Homai was two years ago so the therapists were amazed at how much progress Molly had made, especially how comfortable she now is in her body and the speech therapist said she had the language skills of a six and a half year-old! We are obviously very proud parents and just delighted to see her reaching her goals. Go Molly!

Just a few photos for now as one of the therapists was taking lots of photos while we were there and will be sending us some soon. Molly will soon have her very own blog which is currently being created by her Visual Resource Teacher as part of a wider project that she is involved in with the Foundation of the Blind.


Waiting for the shuttle to take us to the airport

Our wee twin room at Homai - dinosaur and dog unpacked!

Playing with a musical toy in the Technology room



Some downtime with a balloon - spot the mermaid!


Waiting patiently for our plane in Auckland



Still waiting for our plane...which was two hours late!















3 comments:

Laughton and Patricia Johnston said...

Molly looks a surprisingly patient little lady who had a lot of fun. How did you manage?

James McLauchlan Johnston said...

I like Molly with her Dora travel bag, off on an adventure!

David Anthony Durham said...

Hi Beth,

That's great news. Glad to hear Molly is doing well. She'll be a very big girl indeed by the time I see her again, but that WILL happen one day!

Lots of love,

David.