Not Wanting To Work

Because Gabby and I have been so sick with the flu, Raquel did not have sessions last Thursday or Friday - giving her more than a weekend off.

Yesterday, my mother-in-law watched her while I went to the office. Cari came for the morning ABA session and she had a pretty off day. Cari didn't know if it was because I wasn't there (this was the first ABA session I've ever missed), or because she hadn't had a session in several days. Regardless, she didn't score very well. And speech was pretty much the same. She was very clingy to me and wanted to be held. She didn't want to talk to Mary much, and was just somewhat engaged in the activities.

She had a great morning with me today - very happy and laughing. I fed her before Jennifer came and had her all ready to go. We were listening to music and having a good time when she came. Soon after Jennifer arrived, she started to tantrum. It wasn't a severe tantrum, but seemed like she was doing it to protest the session. She wasn't seeking my attention - she wanted down if I held her. Jennifer said that because she would start then calm then start back up and calm again showed that it was definitely behavior provoked. But, if you think about it, her ABA sessions are 5 days a week. Even though that routine is good for her, it certainly must take its toll on her at some point and I guess today was the day.

Hopefully she'll be more cooperative tomorrow when Janine overlaps with Jennifer. After the session, we have our next team meeting.