DanKroh 11 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 My son, who has Asperger's, ADHD and OCD, as well as some physical limitations, passed his Board of Review last night for First Class. It's taken him just over 3 years, but I couldn't be prouder. One of the big hurdles was passing the swim test. Because of coordination problems and a pretty bad fear of water, we weren't sure he'd ever be able to pass an unmodified swim test. But this past summer, we visited the pool a couple times a week to work past the fear. Then, he went every day of his week at summer camp to the instructional swim time, and by the end of the week, passed the swim test. Sometimes it's been hard to watch his peers zoom through advancement, but I think it's important to remember, especially for these guys with special needs, that the journey is definitely as important as the end result, and they will ultimately make that journey on their own schedule. Anway, I just wanted to share his success with anyone else who might be struggling with a scout with special needs. Don't give up him, and don't let him give up on himself. Link to post Share on other sites
GNX Guy 10 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Now that's what I like to hear. No need to rush him through advancement, in fact he will have the opportunity to progress toward Eagle even after his 18th birthday. Link to post Share on other sites
prof 58 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Dan, Congrats to you and your son! Prof. Link to post Share on other sites
Herms 10 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 A lesson for ALL us Scouts!! Give your son a high five for me! Link to post Share on other sites
Ohio_Scouter 10 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Congratulations to you and your son, Dan . We'll be here to say it again when he makes Eagle! Link to post Share on other sites
DanKroh 11 Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 Thanks guys! Now I just gotta make it through the CoH in June without getting all misty eyed Link to post Share on other sites
Trevorum 24 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Dan, congratulations to you son! I think I have written here before about the young fellow in our troop with Aspergers. He passed his Eagle Board in February! We are all very proud of him. Link to post Share on other sites
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