Our son has 6 legs

I thought that I would let you know how we get C involved with others. He's a 4 year old boy who is leaving behind the world of Spongebob and has entered into the realm of Spider Man. He loves spider man. He also loves to sing. C goes to church every Sunday and he is in the same classroom as his piers. Its great for him to be around children his age as it enables him to work on his speech and he gets to play with kids who thinks he's cool because he has 6 legs. His walker has 4 wheels and then his 2 legs = 6 legs. The kids think that its great.

He also loves to sing so he is in the cherub choir at church. He loves to sing. He always has a song. Whether its 1-2-3 like a burd I fwring or its na na boo boo your sooo rude. He's either singing or calling for me. I am now looking for a potty video done to music hoping that it will encourage him to want to go potty.

C also goes to special ed preschool during the school year where the bus comes and picks him up. This year he will go to "regular" preschool 3 days a week in order to assimilate with his classmates for Kindergarten. The goal in school is to get C as ready as possible for Kindergarten. This will be his 3rd year in the program and they are marvelous.

We also expect C to pick up his toys when he's done playing and he gets to choose the clothes and PJs that he will wear. This will help him to make decisions and develop his likes and dislikes. We did this with the girls and now they have opinions whether we like it or not.

The only issue that I have with C is when we go to playgrounds. The only boundless playground (handicap accessible) is in Chesterfield alongside the dog park. We like going there but its a drive. I am working with the Special Education Advisory Committee in getting a boundless playground in the schools. So far, Wesley Preschool is going boundless as well as C's preschool. Tussing Elementary is redoing their playground and I have spoken with the PTO Board regarding making some equipment accessible since they were replacing some of the equipment.

The best thing we do for C is that we keep him normal. No special privileges. He gets time out when he pinches, pokes or throws books when he gets mad. My expectations are the same for him as it would be for any other 4 year old. We also are open to suggestions and believe in working with his teachers for the common goal which is the success of C.

So when you see a 6 legged child, just remember, he's just like you and me except that he has additional legs.

Take Care
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