The support made it possible for Chloe to enjoy school, try games, join activities as she grew, and discover that being good at something did not always have to serve someone else’s needs.

She liked reading.

She liked running.

She liked deciding that a game needed different rules, which was not always appreciated by the other children.

She did well at school, sometimes easily, sometimes after putting in work.

A disappointing result could make her cross.

Clara allowed the disappointment without pointing out that someone who had pushed a wheelbarrow for miles could surely manage a worksheet.

Different tasks were allowed to be difficult in different ways.