One of the things that I didn't understand before becoming an Autism parent was just how many different aspects of life can be improved by things like OT,  PT and Speech therapy. Fast forward and a decade later, I'm all too aware of the benefits of these amazing therapies. All three of my boys with Autism, SPD and various other special needs, have derived great benefit from these therapies.  While insurance has a nasty habit of not wanting to pay for these therapies and we often have to fight to get these covered, it's well worth the effort.  Today is a great example of one of the many benefits OT has on my kids, Elliott in particular.  Elliott was having a rough day when I picked him up from school…

Emmett's getting into the Halloween spirt a bit early.  Yesterday, he brought these home from school to show us.  This site is managed almost exclusively from my Galaxy S4. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired "Like" me on Facebook Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me   Setup of an account with Bluehost and I get paid. If your looking for a host for your website or blog. Click the image below and check out Bluehost. It's what I use.

Another morning.....another meltdown over wearing a coat. This thing with Emmett wearing or not wearing a coat based on not wanting to have to hang the coat up at school, needs to stop.  I don't have any idea how to help him work past this.  The school is bending over backwards to try and accommodate him but it's not always helping.  I think that Emmett's reluctance to wear a coat because of having to subsequently hang it up, is an indication of how stressed out he is at the time. Lizze and I were finally able to convince him to wear a sweatshirt because he wouldn't have to take it off at school. This is getting really old, really fast.  We are going into the winter months and we need…

Lizze and I are laying in bed tonight and as we are drifting off to sleep, we are suddenly awoke.  The dogs were growling because they know we something wasn't right.  Next thing I know, we hear what sounds like screaming, followed by at least half a dozen gunshots.  My instinct is to call the police but what's the point? I have no idea where this was at because the sound  echos off of all the houses.  I wouldn't even know where to send the police.  All we can do is turn up the ambient noise so we can block the world out.  :-( This site is managed almost exclusively from my Galaxy S4. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired "Like" me on Facebook Visit the…

Today has been one of those days that I'm just grateful to have survived.  With everything that happened today, I'm completely exhausted and fearing the future, at least what it has in store for Gavin. I spoke with Dr. Moodley's office this afternoon and let them know what happened today with Gavin's crisis. At this point they don't want us to do anything different.  We aren't going to change his meds or adjust his fluid intake. We aren't going to do anything. As a father this feels like a whole lot of sitting around and doing nothing.  Doing nothing feels wrong. I'm beginning to feel like I might be frustrating or irritating Dr. Moodley because I'm calling him when these things happen. I've never gotten any indication of this, I…

Emmett had an awesomely amazing day today at school. Actually, it was yesterday but we saw it today, so we're celebrating now.  :-) Great job Mr. Emmett John!!  We are so proud of you. :-) This site is managed almost exclusively from my Galaxy S4. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired "Like" me on Facebook Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me   Setup of an account with Bluehost and I get paid. If your looking for a host for your website or blog. Click the image below and check out Bluehost. It's what I use.

This is Gavin's blood work from earlier today.  While this isn't related to his IVIG Infusion, it's what's required to refill his Clozapine every single time.  His Lithium level is of particular interest and thankfully, it's right where it's supposed to be.  Something else I forgot to mention is that Gavin's  lost weight again.  This month he was 118lbs at weigh-in and that's another loss.  His eating habits haven't changed, nor have his portions or caloric intake. We need to get him into the pediatrician.  This site is managed almost exclusively from my Galaxy S4. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired "Like" me on Facebook Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me   Setup of an account with Bluehost and I…