It is so hard to believe that Jackson's kindergarten year is almost over! He has grown tremendously since the beginning of the year in so many ways. Academically he has grown 8 levels in reading and has gone from not being able to read to reading at about a 2nd grade level. Gone are the days of being able to spell things to Jacob, Jackson can decode our messages now.
Several times throughout the year he has taken standardized tests in reading and math. I almost could not believe the scores! In reading his goal for the year was 165. The first time he took the test he received a 151 (78th percentile), in December/January he met the goal at 165 (90th percentile) and on the final test taken last week he scored a 181 (will update percentile). In math his goal was 160. The first time he took the test he received a 144 (51st percentile), in December/January he met the goal at 165 (87th percentile) and on the final test taken last week he scored a 182 (will update percentile). We are extremely proud of him!
Behavior this year has been a challenge, but in the last month we have seen a change in him and he has started maturing. First grade, here he comes!
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Austin at 18 months
Weight: 18lbs 12oz
Height: 30 inches
Austin doing wonderful! He is now totally on table food with one pediasure a day to help with extra calories. He LOVES "cooks" (cookies) and anything sweet.
Developmentally he is still catching up, but was released from physical therapy about 2 weeks ago. He is walking more consistently. His next challenge is learning to standup in the middle of the floor rather than pulling up on something. The OT thinks he may have a little depth perception issue so we ordered him wooden puzzles to help him with that. His next follow up with the opthamologist isn't until august although the retina foundation (they do more in depth vision testing) has said his vision is age appropriate.
Austin has come such a long way and I can't wait to see what the future holds!
Height: 30 inches
Austin doing wonderful! He is now totally on table food with one pediasure a day to help with extra calories. He LOVES "cooks" (cookies) and anything sweet.
Developmentally he is still catching up, but was released from physical therapy about 2 weeks ago. He is walking more consistently. His next challenge is learning to standup in the middle of the floor rather than pulling up on something. The OT thinks he may have a little depth perception issue so we ordered him wooden puzzles to help him with that. His next follow up with the opthamologist isn't until august although the retina foundation (they do more in depth vision testing) has said his vision is age appropriate.
Austin has come such a long way and I can't wait to see what the future holds!
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