For Purim, Nathaniel dressed up like a boxing champion. The comparison is apt. He works very hard to triumph over his challenges and to become a champion.
Nathaniel went to Maariv prayer services. The caregiver opened Nathaniel's iPad to the service. Nathaniel kept scrolling through the text as if to follow the service.
When vocalizing, Nathaniel used to be just monotone. Just recently, I heard him make a sound with a higher tone.
When Nathaniel was sitting on a bench, he started to slump down. I told him to move himself back, and he did. Later, on his own, he noticed that he was slipping down, and he fixed himself.
Nethaniel looks amazing- what a perfect costume for him. His progress is so encouraging. I hope he feels comfortable and he is enjoying all of the achievements he has made. . Kol hakavod to his caregivers and family who are there to keep moving him forward. I wish i was there to give more chizuk