For those who might not know this already, Theo struggles a bit with social behaviors--both reading people's social cues and knowing how to respond appropriately. (The school district calls it high-functioning autism, but who knows??) So, we're trying out various ways to help him learn how to read social cues and respond appropriately. One thing we're trying is an iPad app that came highly recommended. It's called "The Social Express," and it's an interactive program designed to help kids learn these skills. Theo likes to play with it, but I wasn't entirely sure it did much more than just amuse him. Apparently it does, as yesterday he announced from the back of the car:
"Mommy! Samuel is happy right now. His eyes are wide open, and his body is relaxed!"
He said this in the very same tone of voice as the narrator uses on the iPad app. I was glad to see he's actually taking something away from the app...and amused at his rather clinical diagnosis of Sam's state of mind!
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