Santino was especially interactive today, making and sustaining eye contact for longer durations and following verbal accompanied by physical directives with greater successful outcomes. Additionally, he was more physically demonstrative and affectionate. This is often the case with Santino so it was met with enthusiasm, verbal reinforcement and physical reciprocation. Santino enjoyed spending time outdoors today very much and was animated and involved. He went on every piece of equipment and has become more confident and competent with increased exposure and usage. Today, for example, he went down the biggest slide, repeatedly, and followed this tutor's prompts to stand up just as he reached the bottom to avoid a bit of water that had pooled at the base. He also requested to go on the see-saw, via handholding and by leading this tutor to the equipment, and he was delighted when he was treated to several bumps, giggling and squealing in delight. Santino was afforded verbal directives and a physical prompt to show him how to hold onto the see-saw handlebar and he correctly followed the directives as the desired follow-up action was contingent upon compliance. At one point, other students came outside and became involved in a game of tag. Santino sat on the bridge and observed the kids playing, smiling and giggling at their antics and shrieks. One or two invited him to join, but Santino preferred to remain a passive participant. When we moved back indoors, Santino proceeded to the sink following 2 verbal and physical prompts. He observed this tutor dispense and apply soap and followed her instructions. With hand-over-hand assistance, Santino correctly washed his hands thoroughly. His mother had mentioned that Santino has recently developed a habit of putting his fingers in his mouth and today, this tutor did observe him playing with his lip. He was discouraged from doing so, but the hand-washing goal will be beneficial to both teach him more independent self-help skills as well as to minimize germs and catching colds. Santino concluded the session by using the letter and tracing cards used the other day. He independently chose to work on the letters 'B' and 'b' today, following the letters 'A' and 'a' on which he worked yesterday. Santino traced the letters correctly using his fingertip and was awarded a great deal of verbal praise for doing so. He also observed this tutor using a crayon to trace the letters. With hand-over-hand prompts, Santino used the blue crayon to trace both the upper and lower case letter 'B's. He also picked up the crayon of his own volition; he appeared more interested in holding it than in the past, and less resistant to receiving and following instruction. Today proved to be another productive session. Santino appeared comfortable, happy, cooperative and more bonded to this tutor. He continues to demonstrate academic and social competence gains and is a happy and sweet child with whom to work.