CLC & Jane's Birthday - Week of June 3rd

Liam & Cam- buddies for life!

Cameron spent the last 4 weeks attending CLC- Conductive Learning Center, here in Grand Rapids.  It is the only center in the U.S. that is a direct transplant of the original center in Hungary.

Katherine & Cam at CLC picnic

Conductive Education was developed in 1945 in Hungary by Dr. Andras Peto.
Peto theorized that people with challenges are characterized by disintegrated function. His theory was that this may be overcome, and that coordinated functioning can be developed through an indirect cognitive route involving teaching and learning. The rehabilitative plan should be produced for the person, not for the function. The plan is not symptoms centered but focused on the personality.  One of Cam's school buddies, Liam, attends CLC and they were fortunate enough to be in the same class!  It was a productive session for Cam and once again, we met people that have affected our lives in a very positive way.

On Sunday, Jane started out her birthday with a wonderful breakfast and present opening with her boys and Auntie Ronda.  A perfect start to a beautiful day.  Everyone then ventured up north to Oma and Opa's to celebrate. 

The customary Ryke's cake was devoured along with some delicious local ice cream.  Cam is a bigger fan of the ice cream, chocolate flavor to be exact, and couldn't get enough!  A long walk on the beach with Auntie Jo and Will made for a fun afternoon.  Aunts and Uncle and cousins rounded out the gathering.

Presents are a wonderful, special way to celebrate a person's birth. 
Jane does believe with all her heart, though, that her boys are the best present of all, and one that keeps on giving more and more every day.