Hannah has her first play date where someone has come to our house. She’s had a couple where she has gone to her friends, but she does not understand about asking for a friend to come here. I guess I need to do some more coaching on this.

I called her friend, A’s, parents and arranged the date. They are friends of ours from church, and the girls are “best friends.” It is delightful to watch them together. To see the healthy Hannah learning to interact with others. In the past, any child who waved at her, said hi to her, or looked her direction was someone that she considered a friend, but this is a true friendship. There is give and take in both directions.

The play date was arranged to cover the time when A’s parents needed to take A’s sister for some medical testing. I learned that this little girl is Autistic. Something I was not aware of before.

When I picked A up this morning, I shared some information on the “alternative” methods of working with Autism. They were both receptive and appreciative. In turn, they gave me a book which I am thrilled to have, and can’t wait to read.

“Your Struggling Child: A Guide to Diagnosing, Understanding, & Advocating for Your Child with Learning, Behavior, or Emotional Problems” by Robert F. Newby, PH.D.

This book is right up my alley. There is even a section on anxiety and trauma disorders!

These parents get it. They are both teachers, and understand the type of kids I work with, since they experience them in the classroom. They actually want to learn more about how to handle the kids. Isn’t it cool? And to top it all off, they will be teaching our two little darlings in Sunday school this year. I know my daughter will be in good hands.

It’s a wonderful thing when God spins the universe in your favor.

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