Back-to-School-Blues Brachiosaurus

She's got the blues. The back-to-school blues. The first day of school is always difficult for A (and for most children with Aspergers). There are just too many unknowns and no structure to the first day back. For most children with Aspergers, not knowing how the day is going to unfold is upsetting, and causes so much fear and anxiety. With school starting next week, A's anxiety is increasing, and we are lucky if we can get her to sleep before midnight.

So, we are doing our best to help her through her nervousness, and to keep her focused on the fact that there is still a week left of summer. With that in mind, I took out my dusty crochet hook to whip up another crocheted dinosaur for her; this time her favourite dinosaur - brachiosaurus. 

A's Brachiosaurus, named Trinity (nickname Slim)

She loves it. Ravelry details are here. Pattern is by June Gilbank (PlanetJune) who I've used for all the dinosaurs I've crocheted for A.

She is thrilled. So, her mind is at ease; at least for a little while longer.