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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 310185" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>While she has the Tenncare would be an excellent chance to get that neuropsychologist evaluation....and have it paid for. Even if she isn't on the spectrum, it ought to catch whatever it is that seems to have her delayed. It might be a determining factor for disability in the future.</p><p> </p><p>Of course you have to convince her that it is a good idea. With Nichole my stand by was always.....you can use all the help you can get, regardless of where it comes from. Being a single Mom is hard, being a single Mom with mental illness even harder. </p><p> </p><p>Often I'd bring up a topic.....get her feedback. If it was neg or she wasn't receptive, let it drop. Wait for a better time, try again. Often during her pregnancy situations would actually help with this and give me an opportunity to bring things up and discuss them with her. </p><p> </p><p>I was also firm about Aubrey's safety. She and boyfriend both knew that was my number one priority. Sometimes I had to step in and tell them like it was, point out what they were doing, and give them better ways to do/deal with the issue. I never did unless I felt it was absolutely necessary. And I found that I often had to remind myself of parenting mistakes I made as a young parent....so I wouldn't over do this. She and boyfriend were bound to make mistakes, all parents do, and I had to let them in order for them to learn. But boy, that was hard. lol Many times it felt like I was walking a fine line.</p><p> </p><p>She might just surprise you Mom. (and I hope she does) by the way Welcome to the grandma club. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>((hugs))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 310185, member: 84"] While she has the Tenncare would be an excellent chance to get that neuropsychologist evaluation....and have it paid for. Even if she isn't on the spectrum, it ought to catch whatever it is that seems to have her delayed. It might be a determining factor for disability in the future. Of course you have to convince her that it is a good idea. With Nichole my stand by was always.....you can use all the help you can get, regardless of where it comes from. Being a single Mom is hard, being a single Mom with mental illness even harder. Often I'd bring up a topic.....get her feedback. If it was neg or she wasn't receptive, let it drop. Wait for a better time, try again. Often during her pregnancy situations would actually help with this and give me an opportunity to bring things up and discuss them with her. I was also firm about Aubrey's safety. She and boyfriend both knew that was my number one priority. Sometimes I had to step in and tell them like it was, point out what they were doing, and give them better ways to do/deal with the issue. I never did unless I felt it was absolutely necessary. And I found that I often had to remind myself of parenting mistakes I made as a young parent....so I wouldn't over do this. She and boyfriend were bound to make mistakes, all parents do, and I had to let them in order for them to learn. But boy, that was hard. lol Many times it felt like I was walking a fine line. She might just surprise you Mom. (and I hope she does) by the way Welcome to the grandma club. :) ((hugs)) [/QUOTE]
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