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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 516921" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>Hi Melissa. What a tough situation. Many of us can relate. I am sitting here with (just counted because it is the first day I have worn a short sleeved shirt in a long time and I didn't realize) with no less than 12 bruises on my arms and a huge one on my shin. Aggressive kids are just so hard. </p><p></p><p>Many of us will ask you questions. Not to be nosy, just helps you see which of us can relate and we can share more specific stories of caution and hope and success. </p><p></p><p>What kinds of evaluations has she had besides the hospital? any Occupational Therapist (OT) or Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluations. Did they do a neuropsychological evaluation or just the psychiatric and psychiatric evaluations? Is she on an IEP (are you in the USA??) in school?? What kind of behavior program do they use?</p><p></p><p>Biting can be a sign of a sensory issue. (can be other things but always good to check in case you can get some help) does she have other signs, does she seek sensory input to a huge degree, does she avoid sensory input (smells, tastes, lights, sounds, touch)...Has she always had these behavioral issues? Does she have friends? How does she play with others?</p><p></p><p>Safety is huge. Will your insurance cover PCA help in your home? Have you ever contacted your county to see if you can get support for her (there are grants and waivers and insurances for kids with mental health issues or developmental issues and some are income dependent and others are not). They may be able to help with in home support, respite, camps etc. </p><p></p><p>If you can't get more support would you ever consider a residential placement? If her school can't handle her they may need to place her (and so they pay) in a higher level of care which can even include residential therapeutic care.</p><p></p><p>There will be many more along. This is a wonderful community and I am glad you posted. You will find you are not alone and there are even several step parents who you will see can really relate to your situation! </p><p></p><p>HUGS to you and welcome!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 516921, member: 12886"] Hi Melissa. What a tough situation. Many of us can relate. I am sitting here with (just counted because it is the first day I have worn a short sleeved shirt in a long time and I didn't realize) with no less than 12 bruises on my arms and a huge one on my shin. Aggressive kids are just so hard. Many of us will ask you questions. Not to be nosy, just helps you see which of us can relate and we can share more specific stories of caution and hope and success. What kinds of evaluations has she had besides the hospital? any Occupational Therapist (OT) or Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluations. Did they do a neuropsychological evaluation or just the psychiatric and psychiatric evaluations? Is she on an IEP (are you in the USA??) in school?? What kind of behavior program do they use? Biting can be a sign of a sensory issue. (can be other things but always good to check in case you can get some help) does she have other signs, does she seek sensory input to a huge degree, does she avoid sensory input (smells, tastes, lights, sounds, touch)...Has she always had these behavioral issues? Does she have friends? How does she play with others? Safety is huge. Will your insurance cover PCA help in your home? Have you ever contacted your county to see if you can get support for her (there are grants and waivers and insurances for kids with mental health issues or developmental issues and some are income dependent and others are not). They may be able to help with in home support, respite, camps etc. If you can't get more support would you ever consider a residential placement? If her school can't handle her they may need to place her (and so they pay) in a higher level of care which can even include residential therapeutic care. There will be many more along. This is a wonderful community and I am glad you posted. You will find you are not alone and there are even several step parents who you will see can really relate to your situation! HUGS to you and welcome! [/QUOTE]
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