I believe that Ulis IS dedicated to his son. He is not trained to handle children with these problems, as evident by the fact that Alex is not at a higher level of function. Maybe that ISN'T possible, but to use the Kennedy Institute for some in house treatment should not be ruled out. People think of institutions as snake pits. Some are, but others really do have the ability to bring the child to the highest point of function, then, show the parents how to follow it through. Isn't it kinder to exhaust EVERY measure available to try to get the best results possible, even if that means some in-house treatment?
I think Cyndi is on her last nerve, but with Alex's lack of progress, it may be time to turn this over to the Kennedy Institute...does NOT have to be forever. He did say MEAN...my thinking, if he can do that, and use one word where it makes sense, he CAN do more. Alex CAN walk upstairs. A professional would better know how to keep his progress in motion without coming across as "mean".
The more time spent the way things are going, the less chance Alex has of reaching his full potential.
If something really radical is not done, and soon, I am afraid that Alex will be a 200 lb. 20 year old, confined to a facility for life. There have been remarkable srtides made in both areas...why not try ANYTHING?
