Elliot's BFFs

A few weeks ago, Elliot started going to preschool at School of Autism five mornings a week. In the fall, he will start in the afternoon kindergarten class, where he'll spend the next two years. He absolutely loves being at school. Here he is getting his hands good and messy, which I never would have thought possible just a year or so ago.


Elliot has always been good at interacting with adults. In recent months, he has also taken an interest in other kids, especially little girls. But his interactions with other kids have still been awkward, since he is very good at invading personal space and doesn't usually listen to what the kids are saying to him - be it asking him to stop touching them or trying to get him to play a game. He recently learned to play hide-and-seek with his cousin Willow, though he always wants to do the counting (which is fine, because Willow likes to hide and giggle when he gets close).

But at fun school, Elliot is really and truly making friends. We were so excited to get these pictures this week of Elliot hanging out with his buddies. Here he is with his friend Xander. He and Xander were apparently inseparable on Wednesday - they walked around the playground holding hands, played Legos together, and wrestled on the bean bags.


And here is Elliot with a pile of cuddly friends.


Doesn't he look happy? We're so excited to see him being so comfortable and making so much progress at school. And we are thrilled that he is making friends who love him, understand him, and enjoy playing with him just the way he is, and just the way he plays.

Now I'm off to finish getting ready for a girls' weekend on Mt. Hood. Little Miss Idgie and I are heading out for the weekend and leaving the boys to have their boy adventures. Stay tuned for pictures of the girls!