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November 2, 2007, 11:43 pm PDT
So relieved to know that someone else is going through the same ordeal as my son and I
Quote From: kimmeryDear Deb,
I could, and have written pages and pages, about how I can relate to the sheer frustration of dealing with an Aspie. In fact it is now something like 5 a.m. and I have been on this puter since about midnite typing and reading msg boards and websites on Aspergers and High Functioning Autism.
My son is so bad that he is now on a waiting list for Residential Housing.
Well, as I said it is now 5 in the morn and I am pooped. So, I do know how you feel. I have found a GREAT support group on a msg board Aspergers Syndrome on AOL. If you have it. I mean they are awesome. There isn't any live ones around me so it was nice to find these ladies, they are super.
Kimmery Kimmery,
I have a 9 year old son that has been diagonsed (this time) as suffering from Tourette's Disorder and severe ADHD and life is progressively getting worse, so much so that his therapist and psychiatrist are suggesting a residential treatment facility as well. They seem to think that his behavior may lead to a more severe and dibilitating disorder in the future (he has been admitted to a couple of different psychiatric facilities in the past and has had multiple diagnoses...I am beyond frustrated). The problem is I am so torn by wanting to do what is best for him, what is best for the other members of the family including his 4 year old sister and the fear of the unknown as far as the treatment facility. Also, there is not a residential treatment facility anywhere near us, the closest being about 3 or more hours away; but things are getting so bad here at home and school that I am not sure I have many options in order to do what's best for all involved.
What have you decided about a residential facility on your end?
I am so sorry that you are also having to consider this difficult decision, but am relieved to see that I am not alone.
Amy
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