ellisisamazing Report post Posted May 20, 2007 (edited) We went to his Special School's May Fayre yesterday and the Police were there, with their Horse's. El went to have a look and seemed really frightened, then he started moving around them to have a look whilst keeping his distance, and then he just ran over and started stroking their coats and really smiling and giggling, then one of the horses licked his head, which set him off really belly laughing!! It was so sweet, the school recorded some of this and while we were still there, I was approached by a staff member who said how well he'd reacted and that with my permission would I like it if El was allowed to go on riding lessons with the school! I said yes, I think he will love it, they only choose three pupils per term so he is really lucky. He also kept trying to stroke one of the Policeman's shoes!! He has a shoe obsession and like to licks shoes, I explained to this the Policeman and he just laughed, adding that if he ends up at the local Police Station sometime in the future on Shoe Fetish charges, they'll turn a blind eye!!! Edited May 20, 2007 by ellisisamazing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 Awwww bless him, how wonderful to have the opportunity to have riding lessons, hope they go well and he has fun ! Clare x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted May 20, 2007 i think its lovely when our kids are laughing and brill news about the riding lessons Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisisamazing Report post Posted May 20, 2007 Thanks Hev and Claire! <'> <'> It was so lovely, El has the most infectious giggle and we only realised this a few months back...He had always been so 'sad' and unresponsive, if you know what I mean? But his progress is astounding in terms of the personality we are seeing. He just makes my heart burst with pride! <'> We have had some lovely days recently, which make up for the difficult ones! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted May 20, 2007 i cant remember the last time steve had a good old laugh,hes in the kevin teenage years at the moment Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisisamazing Report post Posted May 20, 2007 Hev <'> Teenagers are orrible, aren't they?! And 'this' makes it so much more difficult! Lots of love to you and your very special family! Lisa xxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forbsay Report post Posted May 20, 2007 That is a lovely story Lisa. Forbsay x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted May 20, 2007 Aw, your story really made me smile. Hope he really enjoys his riding lessons. ~ Mel ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palgem Report post Posted May 20, 2007 hi its nice to have a posotive thread and this one has many happy vibes ds goes with his mum to our local horse yard and he loves it , he would spend hours grooming and chatting to the ponys there , its a great form of therapy and one where ds can be himself with no pressure hope your son enjoys his lesson bye paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisisamazing Report post Posted May 20, 2007 Thanks to Forbsay, Mel and Paul! <'> <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peppa Report post Posted May 20, 2007 Ahh thats so sweet, what a lovely opportunity for your son aswell. i hope he enjoys the lessons equally as much, xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted May 20, 2007 Awwww, Lisa, that is fantastic!!!!! Remember what I said about horse riding & how it helped E with his speech? It looks like this is meant to be! I'm really excited for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisisamazing Report post Posted May 20, 2007 Thanks Peppa! <'> Pearl!!!!!!!!!! <'> I thought of E, I am so excited for him! It was just so sweet and funny watching him, just lovely to see the joy in his face......and we were just coming round to the idea of buying him a puppy! Trust him to like Horses!! Lisa xxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted May 20, 2007 You'll be needing a bigger kennel then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisisamazing Report post Posted May 20, 2007 I know!!! We are planning to sell the house after Christmas for something bigger, now we may need stables! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted May 21, 2007 How soon does he start, Lis? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooday24 Report post Posted May 22, 2007 ah that is so lovely. makes everything worthwhile for moments like these bless him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisisamazing Report post Posted May 22, 2007 Hi Pearl! El will start his riding lessons on Tuesday 5th June!!!!! Thanks Dooday, We are having some really lovely moods from El right now, he is so gentle with a real sense of fun, it's my NT child that's giving me a breakdown.....boy she's a challenge! Jekyll and Hyde offspring! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted May 22, 2007 You'll be needing a bigger kennel then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stressedmumto2 Report post Posted May 22, 2007 sounds like he had loads of fun at the school. my daughter who's NT goes horse riding and loves it, but my asd son is petrified, lol hope your son enjoys his first lesson <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted May 22, 2007 Hi Pearl! El will start his riding lessons on Tuesday 5th June!!!!! Thanks Dooday, We are having some really lovely moods from El right now, he is so gentle with a real sense of fun, it's my NT child that's giving me a breakdown.....boy she's a challenge! Jekyll and Hyde offspring! Yay!!!! I shall mark the date on my calendar! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
