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The nightmare has begun again....difficult child home from Residential Treatment Center (RTC).
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<blockquote data-quote="WearyWoman" data-source="post: 369418"><p>Hanging on - I am SO sorry to hear of your situation. We also have a son (9) with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other diagnoses. I can relate very much to your post. I have been punched, kicked, bitten, and had hard objects thrown at me that surely could kill if they had hit me in the head, and the property damage that goes along with the meltdowns is over the top too. You're right that this isn't normal and that we shouldn't have to live this way. I move from mourning a normal, peaceful existence to downright, utter despair sometimes. The resources available for dealing with this are pitifully inadequate, and it angers me that so many families are left to endure the unendurable. </p><p> </p><p>Your son is not stable, as you mentioned, and things are not going well. It sounds like you need to keep pressing and advocating for services somehow. I also think some sort of respite is necessary. I wish we could all connect geographically, as I think we'd all be willing to help one another out in that arena. Is there any way you can get a qualified provider to do respite care? You can't go on like this. It is unhealthy for you and your other child.</p><p> </p><p>I will pray for you. Again, know that others here understand and care. Please keep us posted.</p><p> </p><p>Weary</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WearyWoman, post: 369418"] Hanging on - I am SO sorry to hear of your situation. We also have a son (9) with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other diagnoses. I can relate very much to your post. I have been punched, kicked, bitten, and had hard objects thrown at me that surely could kill if they had hit me in the head, and the property damage that goes along with the meltdowns is over the top too. You're right that this isn't normal and that we shouldn't have to live this way. I move from mourning a normal, peaceful existence to downright, utter despair sometimes. The resources available for dealing with this are pitifully inadequate, and it angers me that so many families are left to endure the unendurable. Your son is not stable, as you mentioned, and things are not going well. It sounds like you need to keep pressing and advocating for services somehow. I also think some sort of respite is necessary. I wish we could all connect geographically, as I think we'd all be willing to help one another out in that arena. Is there any way you can get a qualified provider to do respite care? You can't go on like this. It is unhealthy for you and your other child. I will pray for you. Again, know that others here understand and care. Please keep us posted. Weary [/QUOTE]
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