She is doing virtual school so I’m not sure exactly how that would work.
The assessment is different than the online instruction. In California, once a request is made in writing, the school has 30 days to start assessments. This is set apart from the current instruction.
It says you don’t allow private messages, so please do that and I can send you an invite.
Apologies in advance for the long vent. I need to let it out for my own sanity.
Its been a tough week.
In a nutshell my son was only attending part time school 9 -12 because he cant deal with his anxiety and autism. At his worst his meltdowns become dangerous to himself and others. He stops sleeping. He stops eating. He stops talking which he doesnt talk much to start with and is completely mute outside of the home.
He has just been transfeered to a specialist school. He did his first two days this week. Long days too. 8.30 till 4 30 so big change for him and a well needed break for me. I prepared him for it well he was looking foreward to it as its a completely diffrrent set up designed for children with special needs.Day one seemed to go ok.
Day two i got the phone call. (Yesterday) apparantly he had a meltdown and started violently headbutting the wall. Im sad and stressed about this. They knew his triggers but played a game that honestly isnt suitable for autistic kids. Anyway. Im now faced with a very stressed anxious child. He didnt sleep all night and i know he wont go in wothout an absolute battle fight on monday.
Weekend will also be miserable.
Im really trying to keep my head together about it but it worries me sick seeing him like this. Services are closed till monday so no help or advice.
Its exhausting sometimes and a lonely world. I guess im just sad for him.
I hope everypne else is doing ok amd as always thanks for letting me vent.
Oh my gosh Willow Big Big hugs I’m so sorry Poor baby. And what a let down. I’m praying for you guys Hopefully it’s just a transitionional stress and as time goes by it will be better for everyone. Heck the first day anywhere for anyone is tough enough. I can’t imagine how rough it would be for your little guy. Hang in there!
I’m sorry this is happening. Hope like @Ravikamor said is a transitionional stress… and his anxiety can get better.
Sending you a lot of energy!!
And remember we are here if you need to talk.
Thank you both for the hugs and support. He us adamant he isnt going tomorrow so i am preparing myself for the morning battle but also reinforcing all the positives about the day too.
I managed to get off anti depressents over summer but figured maybe i need to speak to the docs again. Im not depressed at such but this sitution does make my anxiety go through the roof. I know how traumatising it can get before it even happens these days. maybe i need to stick with the meds to just help reduce the feelings that come with a situation that cant be resolved easily. Calm robot mum is better than anxious mum. Being sober 9 months i have removed the aid that used to help me relax after hours so need some sort of back up plan for when things get really tough. I use all my techniques to calm on my son. By the time it gets to looking after myself i have exhausted all avenues.
I think you are right it us just transition and i should have known this was coming but he seemed so positive i let my guard down.
Thank you all. I will keep you posted as to what this week brings
I am autistic if you have any specific questions
Thank you all.
Got through today with support from school. A better day for little man. Also back on medication to keep me stable. Glad i didnt leave it too long.
Xxx
So good to hear Willow! Win win for the day. ODAAT can go for multiple things! Take care of you