Progress!

So, remember my little runt? Well, today she had her psychiatric consultation!! Which meant that every spare minute of my day was spent meeting with the gentleman evaluator, but it was sooo well worth it! Do I seem a little excited? I am. It just feels so good to hear a thoughtful and educated person give the situation the degree of concern it deserves, and come back with a diagnosis that rings true. Over the course of the day he met with every relevant person, including the little one, mom, administrators, social workers, psychologists, and me. He even came in for a twenty minute observation during class. At the end of it all he gave us his evaluation and recommendations. We also discussed what could be if mom doesn't follow through with the recommended action (as often is the case with her).... it would be too terrible, I can't think about it, it makes me sick.
He also said that he believed my style is exactly what she needs... and said that I should be given an aid at least part time! Ha! Wouldn't that be nice. Anyway, it was encouraging to have an expert come in and publicly affirm what I am doing for this child. God knows it takes up a good chunk of my energy. Well guys, I'm ready to hit it. I've still got some setting up to do before I go, so I'm going to get to it.
Wish me luck, I'm going skiing this weekend! (You can start praying over my soar limbs.)