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<blockquote data-quote="Wiped Out" data-source="post: 345730" data-attributes="member: 1631"><p>Shari-I do think the stigma of being in Special Education is bothering him. We've tried to frame things in a positive light but he does not like needing extra help even though he knows he does. (on the other hand, apparently one day last week he yelled across the room in SS and said, "I need help now, I'm Special Education."-very unlike him)</p><p></p><p>Beth-Could be medications but I'm just not sure-psychiatrist wants to keep things the same for now.</p><p></p><p>SW-His neuropsychologist was when he was 9 and very thorough. I do think some of this could be due to damage done by alcohol or drugs. He does not have the official diagnosis of fetal alcohol effects but I'm sure it does play a role.</p><p></p><p>K-I think you are correct -he seems to want to stay in control-especially at school but can't always do it.</p><p></p><p>Heather-Thanks for the hugs!</p><p></p><p>Gvcmom-For now psychiatrist wants to see if the small increase we made in Loxapine a couple of weeks ago will help-so far it doesn't seem to be doing anything with the exception of making him more tired at times.</p><p></p><p>Linda-I'm going to start with the director of Special Education. I could be wrong but I don't think another district around us would offer more but maybe I do need to check into it. Thanks for the continued prayers.</p><p></p><p>CM-Thanks for the hugs-I don't know what medications we haven't trialed but there must be some. I think psychiatrist is wary because this combo, while not perfect, has worked better than other combo we have tried.</p><p> </p><p>Fran-Thanks for the hugs and wise words. I'm not far off from being in total agreement. At this point he isn't really learning, not making much, if any progress. For some reason though, no one seems to think he is at the point where he needs residential-in fact-the program that difficult child is in that is designed to keep kids in the home is dropping their support because they do not feel he is in danger of being placed out of the home (I was not at all happy about this and did try to convince them that isn't true). It is extremely frustrating. Apparently because he isn't violent every day any more or even every week he is in no danger of out of home placement!</p><p></p><p>Another thing is that there are no residential programs around here (the nearest one is about an hour away). husband is definitely not at the point where he thinks difficult child needs to be placed out of the home at this time. Still if things consider at school this way maybe he will change his mind.</p><p></p><p>There was one program that sounded promising as far as day treatment but then we found out it was headed by the psychiatrist that was in charge the last time difficult child was hospitalized. She was horrible (and we heard that from other professionals). Once he turns 13 he might be eligible to participate in the day treatment program at the local adolescent psychiatric hospital.</p><p></p><p>Linda and Janet-Thanks-I do agree Fran has brought up some things I need to look at more closely.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wiped Out, post: 345730, member: 1631"] Shari-I do think the stigma of being in Special Education is bothering him. We've tried to frame things in a positive light but he does not like needing extra help even though he knows he does. (on the other hand, apparently one day last week he yelled across the room in SS and said, "I need help now, I'm Special Education."-very unlike him) Beth-Could be medications but I'm just not sure-psychiatrist wants to keep things the same for now. SW-His neuropsychologist was when he was 9 and very thorough. I do think some of this could be due to damage done by alcohol or drugs. He does not have the official diagnosis of fetal alcohol effects but I'm sure it does play a role. K-I think you are correct -he seems to want to stay in control-especially at school but can't always do it. Heather-Thanks for the hugs! Gvcmom-For now psychiatrist wants to see if the small increase we made in Loxapine a couple of weeks ago will help-so far it doesn't seem to be doing anything with the exception of making him more tired at times. Linda-I'm going to start with the director of Special Education. I could be wrong but I don't think another district around us would offer more but maybe I do need to check into it. Thanks for the continued prayers. CM-Thanks for the hugs-I don't know what medications we haven't trialed but there must be some. I think psychiatrist is wary because this combo, while not perfect, has worked better than other combo we have tried. Fran-Thanks for the hugs and wise words. I'm not far off from being in total agreement. At this point he isn't really learning, not making much, if any progress. For some reason though, no one seems to think he is at the point where he needs residential-in fact-the program that difficult child is in that is designed to keep kids in the home is dropping their support because they do not feel he is in danger of being placed out of the home (I was not at all happy about this and did try to convince them that isn't true). It is extremely frustrating. Apparently because he isn't violent every day any more or even every week he is in no danger of out of home placement! Another thing is that there are no residential programs around here (the nearest one is about an hour away). husband is definitely not at the point where he thinks difficult child needs to be placed out of the home at this time. Still if things consider at school this way maybe he will change his mind. There was one program that sounded promising as far as day treatment but then we found out it was headed by the psychiatrist that was in charge the last time difficult child was hospitalized. She was horrible (and we heard that from other professionals). Once he turns 13 he might be eligible to participate in the day treatment program at the local adolescent psychiatric hospital. Linda and Janet-Thanks-I do agree Fran has brought up some things I need to look at more closely. [/QUOTE]
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