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<blockquote data-quote="Ltlredhen" data-source="post: 32161" data-attributes="member: 2123"><p>SRL is right. At times like this you need to just go into survival mode. I've found that there were days when I actually became nothing but a "shadow" for difficult child. I spent all of his awake time trying to calmly redirect him, steering him away or around anything I felt might set him off. Physically and mentally exhausting for the caretaker I might add. </p><p></p><p>Don't listen to anyone you know does not understand first hand what you are living with. People might sympathize with you but until they empathize with you they are really clueless. </p><p></p><p>Try and hang in there. I'm assuming you are seeing someone at the large children's hospital in your area, they are really great at seeing the entire picture. </p><p></p><p>Sorry if this has been addressed, but one of the most helpful things we did was to fill out a parent report and take with you to the evaluation. Also for the next few weeks, write down everything you difficult child does, what triggers the episode even if it is nothing. Document what he eats, drinks, any medications he takes, waking and bedtime,...everything. It doesn't have to be a great big journal, just do it in brief sentences in outline form. You never know what might be important to his diagnosis. I found the more organized I was at documenting my difficult child and his behavior the better. </p><p></p><p>Donna</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ltlredhen, post: 32161, member: 2123"] SRL is right. At times like this you need to just go into survival mode. I've found that there were days when I actually became nothing but a "shadow" for difficult child. I spent all of his awake time trying to calmly redirect him, steering him away or around anything I felt might set him off. Physically and mentally exhausting for the caretaker I might add. Don't listen to anyone you know does not understand first hand what you are living with. People might sympathize with you but until they empathize with you they are really clueless. Try and hang in there. I'm assuming you are seeing someone at the large children's hospital in your area, they are really great at seeing the entire picture. Sorry if this has been addressed, but one of the most helpful things we did was to fill out a parent report and take with you to the evaluation. Also for the next few weeks, write down everything you difficult child does, what triggers the episode even if it is nothing. Document what he eats, drinks, any medications he takes, waking and bedtime,...everything. It doesn't have to be a great big journal, just do it in brief sentences in outline form. You never know what might be important to his diagnosis. I found the more organized I was at documenting my difficult child and his behavior the better. Donna [/QUOTE]
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