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<blockquote data-quote="Woofens" data-source="post: 201056" data-attributes="member: 4425"><p>Thanks so much to all for the support and advice. Yesterday was a <b>great</b> day. No rages at all. Headed one off by sending him to work with M when Dad called to cancel for Sunday. We were actually able to out to dinner as a family, with no major problems. I had to ask difficult child J to stop inappropriate behavior a couple times but he immediately complied and incident was over.</p><p></p><p>I spent this AM registering difficult child 2 to vote and getting the registration and temporary tags and insurance for his motorcycle. So now he is insured and has no excuse (until its gets colder) for not getting his GED and a job. </p><p></p><p>This afternoon I spent on the telephone, with difficult child J's therapist at Behavioral Health, this pediatrician, and the school. difficult child's behavioral therapist realized quickly he didn't have enough experience with difficult child to help much, told me so (we have only had 1 appointment) and recommended case therapy. Which I took to mean that we will have a therapist here in home 1 X per week or more or less as needed. I will be receiving a phone call later in the week with more details, and will know more then. He also said that residential therapy might end up being an option and I should remain open minded to the possibility, due to the violence and quick escalation of the rage episodes. I already anticipated this so no big shock there, kind of a relief to hear it from a "professional". Not thrilled about it, but will use if necessary. Told me Pittsburgh was probably not an option as he knows they will not accept our insurance and to check Columbus OH (about a 3 hour drive).</p><p></p><p>Pediatrician was wonderful. She was horrified at my description of this weekend with difficult child. She is trying to get difficult child into see a child psychiatrist ASAP, making the telephone calls herself. This pediatrician is amazing, she literally saved easy child 1's life a few years back. (easy child 1 had brain and skull surgery contracted bacterial meningitis and was on huge doses of steroids to combat meningitis and her stomach perforated. pediatrician hospitalized her the night before because she wasn't "comfortable" with her symptoms. easy child 1's stomach perforated while she was in hospital, and they life flighted her to Childrens Hospital. Was told afterward if this had happened at home, we probably wouldn't have recognized symptoms in time to save her from massive infection and probable death from infections). She also instructed me to not hesitate to take difficult child to ER or call 911 for police or ambulance the next time the rage is so totally out of control, because then they would have to call psychiatrist on duty to see him. Not the best scenario but better than doing nothing. She is going to be very helpful I believe. She also asked me to call Pittsburgh to ask about a sliding fee scale since they do not take our insurance. </p><p></p><p>OK... good news... pediatrician office called back with a list of phone numbers, called the first one she recommended and after a brief run around with his insurance, we have an appointment on October 16 with a child psychiatrist. I'm telling myself I can and will make it through the next 10 days until the appointment, even if it is 1 minute at a time.</p><p></p><p>Talked to the school, have a conference later this week with teacher and Principal to discuss everything. Will update ASAP.</p><p></p><p>I have to go get a video camera, to document the rages... so I can check back later</p><p></p><p>Thanks again to all, I see a sliver of light at the end of the tunnel.. I know things will probably get worse before they get better, but I have some hope right now.</p><p>Hugs</p><p>Jan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Woofens, post: 201056, member: 4425"] Thanks so much to all for the support and advice. Yesterday was a <b>great</b> day. No rages at all. Headed one off by sending him to work with M when Dad called to cancel for Sunday. We were actually able to out to dinner as a family, with no major problems. I had to ask difficult child J to stop inappropriate behavior a couple times but he immediately complied and incident was over. I spent this AM registering difficult child 2 to vote and getting the registration and temporary tags and insurance for his motorcycle. So now he is insured and has no excuse (until its gets colder) for not getting his GED and a job. This afternoon I spent on the telephone, with difficult child J's therapist at Behavioral Health, this pediatrician, and the school. difficult child's behavioral therapist realized quickly he didn't have enough experience with difficult child to help much, told me so (we have only had 1 appointment) and recommended case therapy. Which I took to mean that we will have a therapist here in home 1 X per week or more or less as needed. I will be receiving a phone call later in the week with more details, and will know more then. He also said that residential therapy might end up being an option and I should remain open minded to the possibility, due to the violence and quick escalation of the rage episodes. I already anticipated this so no big shock there, kind of a relief to hear it from a "professional". Not thrilled about it, but will use if necessary. Told me Pittsburgh was probably not an option as he knows they will not accept our insurance and to check Columbus OH (about a 3 hour drive). Pediatrician was wonderful. She was horrified at my description of this weekend with difficult child. She is trying to get difficult child into see a child psychiatrist ASAP, making the telephone calls herself. This pediatrician is amazing, she literally saved easy child 1's life a few years back. (easy child 1 had brain and skull surgery contracted bacterial meningitis and was on huge doses of steroids to combat meningitis and her stomach perforated. pediatrician hospitalized her the night before because she wasn't "comfortable" with her symptoms. easy child 1's stomach perforated while she was in hospital, and they life flighted her to Childrens Hospital. Was told afterward if this had happened at home, we probably wouldn't have recognized symptoms in time to save her from massive infection and probable death from infections). She also instructed me to not hesitate to take difficult child to ER or call 911 for police or ambulance the next time the rage is so totally out of control, because then they would have to call psychiatrist on duty to see him. Not the best scenario but better than doing nothing. She is going to be very helpful I believe. She also asked me to call Pittsburgh to ask about a sliding fee scale since they do not take our insurance. OK... good news... pediatrician office called back with a list of phone numbers, called the first one she recommended and after a brief run around with his insurance, we have an appointment on October 16 with a child psychiatrist. I'm telling myself I can and will make it through the next 10 days until the appointment, even if it is 1 minute at a time. Talked to the school, have a conference later this week with teacher and Principal to discuss everything. Will update ASAP. I have to go get a video camera, to document the rages... so I can check back later Thanks again to all, I see a sliver of light at the end of the tunnel.. I know things will probably get worse before they get better, but I have some hope right now. Hugs Jan [/QUOTE]
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