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<blockquote data-quote="amelia d" data-source="post: 632164" data-attributes="member: 18177"><p><a href="http://www.conductdisorders.com/community/members/loonyalana.17555/" target="_blank">LoonyAlana</a>,</p><p></p><p>I am new to this site and sought it out because of an older daughter with possible substance abuse issues. Nothing to do with your situation, but you really touched my heart. I read your old posts. Not judging, but..Do you realize (I'm sure you do) that you have been facing this nightmare for over 6 months with no improvements? What legitimate reason does your husband have for not wanting him hospitalized? I can't imagine the pain and disorder your life is in (and has and will continue to be in). I just think that if all the professionals involved in your son's care and treatment plan are encouraging inpatient evaluation; what's the dilema? Your life is miserable, your son is miserable, the school is NOT equipped to step in and correct (or even tolerate) extreme disciplinary issues, CPS is involved and the wheels have officially come off the bus. Your son's behavior has escalated to the point that he is threatening with sharp objects, and seems to comprehend that they will cause pain to you. This meets the definition of "being a danger to others". Document all outbursts (video if possible) and find every advocate you can to get him inpatient treatment and insurance to cover it. This situation is only going to get worse, especially in a public school setting. Our society has become increasingly intolerant of any perceived threats to others; especially in the elementary school setting. Do not wait for the school year to begin and expect that these problems will resolve themselves. Your child will be expelled and you will be required to either home school or provide private education. Neither of which it appears you can afford. Your "respite" will be getting the diagnosis and treatment he needs. Every state has programs designed to evaluate children with special needs. Contact teaching hospitals, the National Center for Early Childhood Mental Health , county and state programs to offer ideas, referrals and programs you qualify for. You need to advocate, advocate and advocate for your son's needs. If he is now threatening you, imagine the nightmare you will be facing when he threatens, or harms a classmate at school.</p><p></p><p>On a side note, I have been party to emergency commitments for teens and adults (from a paramedic position). These generally become highly traumatic situations for everyone involved; often ending in restraints used on the patient. If you think you may be heading in this direction, understand the laws in your jurisdiction. Also, research the facilities that best meet the needs of your child. Some jurisdictions are required to transport to specific facilities, which will only complicate the situation.</p><p></p><p>I wish you peace and hope for yourself and your family.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="amelia d, post: 632164, member: 18177"] [URL='http://www.conductdisorders.com/community/members/loonyalana.17555/']LoonyAlana[/URL], I am new to this site and sought it out because of an older daughter with possible substance abuse issues. Nothing to do with your situation, but you really touched my heart. I read your old posts. Not judging, but..Do you realize (I'm sure you do) that you have been facing this nightmare for over 6 months with no improvements? What legitimate reason does your husband have for not wanting him hospitalized? I can't imagine the pain and disorder your life is in (and has and will continue to be in). I just think that if all the professionals involved in your son's care and treatment plan are encouraging inpatient evaluation; what's the dilema? Your life is miserable, your son is miserable, the school is NOT equipped to step in and correct (or even tolerate) extreme disciplinary issues, CPS is involved and the wheels have officially come off the bus. Your son's behavior has escalated to the point that he is threatening with sharp objects, and seems to comprehend that they will cause pain to you. This meets the definition of "being a danger to others". Document all outbursts (video if possible) and find every advocate you can to get him inpatient treatment and insurance to cover it. This situation is only going to get worse, especially in a public school setting. Our society has become increasingly intolerant of any perceived threats to others; especially in the elementary school setting. Do not wait for the school year to begin and expect that these problems will resolve themselves. Your child will be expelled and you will be required to either home school or provide private education. Neither of which it appears you can afford. Your "respite" will be getting the diagnosis and treatment he needs. Every state has programs designed to evaluate children with special needs. Contact teaching hospitals, the National Center for Early Childhood Mental Health , county and state programs to offer ideas, referrals and programs you qualify for. You need to advocate, advocate and advocate for your son's needs. If he is now threatening you, imagine the nightmare you will be facing when he threatens, or harms a classmate at school. On a side note, I have been party to emergency commitments for teens and adults (from a paramedic position). These generally become highly traumatic situations for everyone involved; often ending in restraints used on the patient. If you think you may be heading in this direction, understand the laws in your jurisdiction. Also, research the facilities that best meet the needs of your child. Some jurisdictions are required to transport to specific facilities, which will only complicate the situation. I wish you peace and hope for yourself and your family. [/QUOTE]
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