So we have had a lot of changes over the last few months! Let’s start where Jordan climbed out a window, n jumped off the roof 4 months ago. Right after that, the Windows all have locks, several have alarms, new crisis plan in place. Also, one of her meds were adjusted. It took a little bit of work but things started getting better. Jordan graduated 5th grade, finishing up her elementary school days.
Her older sister Jennifer soon after that turned 18, got her CNA certificate, moved out, graduated high school, married her Air Force fiancé, and eventually moved out of state with him. They are now starting their life as a married couple while he is active Air Force working everyday near their home.
I said there’s been a lot of change! Haha
With the changes from her sister moving out n away, her Dr and I decided that a kitten would be a good next step for her. Not just a kitten but an emotional support animal that would give Jordan the companionship she was missing from Jennifer moving out, help her relax, responsibility of taking care of a kitten of her own, n more. So, with that we brought Princess Chloe into our home n it hasn’t been easy (Chloe had some health issues at first) but she’s healthy, Jordan’s been awesome at taking care of her, n both are absolutely in love with each other and have lots of fun together!
Over the summer we have had some great outings, n fun, n a lot of relaxed downtime as well. It’s been a good chance for Jordan to take advantage of the downtime out of school, enjoy some extra time with her kitty, n we get to work on some specific skills N issues with her Aba therapist. We recently had a change in caseworkers as well. Her caseworker before was good, but it a job to her n it was obvious this line of work (social work, working with special needs kids) wasn’t her passion or something she was really invested in. This new worker though is quite the opposite N has been downright amazing. Jordan took to her pretty much right away and gets excited seeing her which is a huge plus. She is spunky n fights her for her clients which is a major plus with Jordan n the rest of her clients. I am so thankful we got assigned to her especially since we are about to begin the next step of Jordan’s educational career..
Soon, Jordan will be starting Middle school! It’s a big step for Jordan and we are hopeful that with Chloe the transition will go much smoother and she will adjust well.
Jordan's Aspie Journey 