Brittney's New School
As soon as her doctors approve her medications to the new school, Brittney will start at the Burkett Center this week. It's a school for people with developmental disabilities. Today, Brittney, mom and aunt visited the school and got a chance to meet the staff and take a tour of the school. Initially mom was nervous and very emotional but the staff quickly made her feel comfortable and at ease that Brittney would get the best of care. During the meeting with the staff, Brittney was very engaging. The very first thing the principal said to mom is, "We've seen miracles." This statement was very encouraging as we all know that Brittney is a miracle. As the therapist evaluated her in the meeting, Brittney responded with shaking and nodding her head, making certain noises and doing certain facial expressions as her way of communicating. One of mom's biggest concerns was that the therapist did not give up on helping Brittney regardless of the rate of progress she makes.