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Family Matters:  My Aspie just became an inpatient  |
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
978 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 16 2013 : 11:22:38 AM
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My husband was attending a counselling session today at my son's school, which is part of a hospital. He has been in day school there since last year without any major trouble. Today was his breaking point I guess. He's been having an issue with a certain staff member - he just doesn't like her. He threw a pillow at her, called her a b****, threw another pillow at her and then called her another bad name. He started to get out of the chair and go after her, but my husband blocked the way and made him sit back down. He started growling and fighting back. The other staff members took him to a holding room where he was just flipping out completely.
They are going to do a brain scan on him since last Monday he hit his head on a wall pretty hard when he fell down.
They will keep him in this inpatient for at least 5 days.
Lora
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway" -John Wayne
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Emily Anna
True Blue Farmgirl
863 Posts
Emily
Fort Atkinson
WI
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2013 : 1:33:21 PM
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Lora,
I can only imagine how hard this is for you all. I will pray that the 5 days goes quickly and the brain scan comes out clean. Thinking of you all!
Emily |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2013 : 1:43:01 PM
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Oh goodness. What a terrible day. I'm with Emily--can't imagine how difficult this if for everyone. Thinking of you from the Bluegrass.
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2013 : 3:22:02 PM
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Praying for all of you, Lora.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2013 : 4:43:23 PM
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Prayers out to your family and you, Lora.
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farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Alyce
Madison
WI
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2013 : 11:22:25 AM
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Praying for him...if I may ask, has he said WHY he doesn't like her? Speaking as an adult Aspie, his reaction strikes me as unusual. Gods know there are plenty of folks out there I dislike, but the only time I have ever raised a hand to one was in self-defense. (I was thirteen, and my grown male cousin was bullying me even after the whole family told him to leave me alone. He got rough so I punched him--and then had what I now know was a meltdown.) The same goes for the other Aspies I know, both male and female.
I am not saying she is hurting him, but I really feel there are pieces missing here. The poor boy...praying for all of you, actually.
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
978 Posts |
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sjmjgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
566 Posts
Stephanie
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2013 : 4:12:48 PM
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I wonder what's gping on this week? My son has autism and this week has been very rough for him too. He's been in and out of his teacher's office, complaining about kids bothering him, but it turns out its just kids being kids. Normally, he wouldn't think twice about it. I have friend who has a son who is an aspie and he had a MAJOR meltdown today ( so bad that the police were on hand when my friend got to the school.). I hope you and yours are doing better today and hopefully you son will have a good weekend.
Farmgirl Sister # 3810
Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
- Dalai Lama
April is Autism Awareness month. Autism affects 1 in 88 children (1 in 54 boys, including my son). Go to http://www.autismspeaks.org/ to learn more and help Light It Up Blue on April 2nd!
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GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Alyce
Madison
WI
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2013 : 5:44:34 PM
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Okay, that makes sense (not that it makes his explosion okay). I have been worried for him all day.
I have suffered a recent retun of panic attacks, although I think that is stress talking.
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
978 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2013 : 1:10:24 PM
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Spoke with little man last night. He is getting released on Monday. I haven't seen him since Wednesday. It's driving me crazy! We can see him tomorrow evening for a little bit, but Monday will be better. I think his dog misses him too. She keeps going to his door and sniffing, waiting then walking away.
Thanks for the good thoughts and concern - it helps to know there are people out there that understand what Aspie families deal with.
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway" -John Wayne
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 19 2013 : 4:22:46 PM
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Lora, I know you are anxious to see your sweet little man. My prayers continue for all of you. I'm sure he misses his dog, also. Hugs.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
978 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2013 : 07:29:57 AM
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Visited with DS last night. He wants to come home, of course, but they are deciding whether to release him today or tomorrow. I also found out that he's been wearing the same pair of undies since Wednesday! My DH delivered socks and undies the very same afternoon DS was admitted. I was a little more than upset! I can't complain about it until tomorrow because all the regular staff is off today for MLK day. I had written it on the paper we have to fill out after the visit that I wasn't happy about it. The on duty nurse called and told me they found the bag with socks and undies in the nurses station and that she was sorry. I know its not her fault, but come on!
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway" -John Wayne
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
978 Posts |
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Farmer Judy
True Blue Farmgirl
433 Posts
Judy
North Aurora
IL
USA
433 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2013 : 12:10:52 PM
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Lora, my prayers will be with you, I have an aspie too who is 14 and has been hospitalized for just such behavior. We found that people had always considered him an aspie and did not look any further but he has now been diagnosed with bi-polar and now with the right treatment and counseling he is MUCH better with his likes and dislikes and his patience with others.
God bless,
Judy
Farmgirl #3666
Born a city girl but a farm girl at heart!
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Erin Rock
True Blue Farmgirl
103 Posts
Erin
Grand Blanc
MI
USA
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Posted - Jan 29 2013 : 06:26:22 AM
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Good luck to everyone with their special people. Mine is sitting on the couch right now because changing three guest teachers in a month, special days off for holidays and snow days and an all day field trip with lunch in the 'wrong' box and a weird schedule has made him completely sick to his stomach. Yesterday was melt down day that lasted well into the night. Hopefully we are granted the patience to help them.
Erin Rock (sister #4131)
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
978 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2013 : 11:50:05 AM
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Erin - so sorry to hear. I know how hard the changes can be for these kids. It's not easy for us as parents either! On one hand, I am glad that there are so many people on here who have similar issues. On the other hand, it is terrible that there are so many people on here who are dealing with similar issues. What in the world is going on!!!! I have my opinions about what has caused all of this - Monsanto inventions/garbage, vaccinations, pollution.....but there is SO much conflicting information out there it is overwhelming! It just amazes me that there are children who similar upbringing appear to be 'normal' - whatever that means. What is it that caused my own son to develop these special needs? Why did it happen to him, but not my brother's children? I know everyone reacts differently to whatever they are exposed to, but why?????? Sorry - on a rant today. I'm better now!
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway" -John Wayne
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