“Kiddo” is Spencer, an 8 year old, first grader at North Star School. “Kiddo” has autism. In many ways Spencer is like any first grader, he loves the trampoline, he loves Sponge Bob and he loves the water. But in many ways he is not like most kids. Diagnosed at age 5, he requires intensive therapy and constant attention.
Meet “Kiddo”
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Shopping Trip
Spencer will be travelling with mom & dad this summer and the family has recently acquired a small RV. He has not yet taken a ride in the vehicle so mom isn’t sure what his reaction will be. Here, his seatbelt is secured before the initial journey to Target.
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Which Way?
Watching the world go by The drive to Target was well received by Kiddo; he listened to mom read a favorite book and watched intently out the window. Spencer exhibited an uncanny sense of direction; even though he was riding in a rear-facing seat , he correctly pointed out the direction his father would be turning in […]
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French Fries
French Fries The moment he saw Wendy’s Spencer said “French Fries?” He was, mom explained, recalling past visits. Following the successful shopping trip to Target, Spencer and mom walked over to Wendy’s to get some of the hot potatoes (and burn off some energy).
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Homeward Bound
Mom reads Fraggle Rock while Kiddo munches French Fries The shopping trip a success, Spencer snacks on french fries during the drive home. Although he is gazing out the window, he is acutely aware of the book being read to him and will often echo certain passages of the book. When the story is finished, Kiddo will […]
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Meltdown
Spencer meltsdown after having his haircut Nobody knows exactly why, but Kiddo has a meltdown whenever he gets his haircut. Mom has taken to clipping his hair at home because of this. Here, Spencer handled the actual haircut very well, but after asking his mom, “Done?” he melted down for about 30-40 minutes. When it […]