Had the intake appointment today for difficult child

[flutterbee]

It went well after I finally found the place. It's in a part of town I'm not familiar with at all and mapquest had me going down 71 and then to 70 and I haven't been that way in years...I always go 315. Which I know means nothing to you if you don't know where I live...but with my cognitive issues I was exhausted by the time I got there. I circled around a few times and finally asked a pedestrian where it was. I had passed it about 3 times. It's a huge place. Don't know how I missed it.

At this appointment it was basically taking insurance information and signing papers. difficult child is scheduled for 9/15 for a 2 hour meeting with the diagnostic clinician and then it will be another 1-2 months before we get in to see someone. They are very nice there. The intake person is a social worker and thinks very highly of the people we are going to be seeing next, plus the psychiatrist. I have a good feeling about the place. I just wish it didn't take so long to get going.

And for the record, I'm not liking any teenagers that are related to me at the moment.

 

[klmno]

At least something is moving in the right direction for you!! I'm glad to hear you sound so positive about it- and, next time you go, you probably won't have any problems getting there! Is difficult child positive about it, too?

 

[Lothlorien]

Glad you have a good feeling. Perhaps you can ask them to put you on a cancellation call list, so they can get her in earlier if possible.

Are any teenagers really likeable (at leas the ones that are related to you?)

 

[bran155]

Congrats!!! I know you wish it was a much quicker process, but good for you that the ball is rolling. And even better - you like the place, that is always a big plus!! Our warrior mom's instinct is usually right on target, so if you got a good vibe from the place AND the doctor, I say "celebrate".

Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[flutterbee]

Loth, I tend to like most teenagers that aren't related to me. (I can always send them home. ) Well, and that aren't girls between the ages of 10 and 15.

 

[Calgon_Take_Me_Away]

Hope the next few months fly by real quick & easy like (I know wishful thinking, right?).