Friday, November 2, 2012

Sometimes it hits me

Yesterday i became quite overwhelmed with the fact that i have a special needs child. This school year nearly every single thing has changed for my Caden. He is 9 and is being faced with a new school, new teacher, new instructional aides, a different speech therapist and a different occupational therapist. Oh and his primary teacher at church became the relief society president. He doesn't even handle new shoes well.

Everytime he has a major behavior problem at school they write an escalation report and notify me to record the events and communication. For the past two years i received maybe 4 phone calls. This year i receive 2-3 every week. We've held an emergency meeting with his team & we've all been tirelessly grasping at any new ideas to help him "turn it around" (as we coach him).

His diet, sleep patterns & habits are put under a microscope. Its tiring. Its complicated. Its sometimes seems hopeless. Autism is what it is. He is what he is. And we love him even more because of it, but it is difficult.


5 comments:

Ashlee said...

I love you tons!!! And I know you are one of the greatest moms and such a wonderful friend. I hope things get going better. Miss you and the family tons!!

Unknown said...

hi,

I really like you tons!!! And I know you are one of the biggest mothers and such a amazing buddy. I wish things get going better. Skip you and close relatives members tons!!

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summerbummer said...

i think Heavenly Father probably sent you such a special spirit because He knew you'd be the best family to help him get through this complicated life. You have such a great capacity to love and I really admire that about you Laurie! Caden is SO lucky to have a wonderful mom (and dad!) like you!

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