David has been really struggling lately with his mental illnesses. I use plural for a reason. Today, a lot happened. He became combative. It took four adults to restrain this 80 pound boy. He becomes very strong when he is on this part of his “cycle”. Meds don’t work, calming techniques don’t work. The only…
Category: Mental Health
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Parent teacher conference for David
Positive comments regarding David at the conferences tonight. He still doesn’t like mathematics. Does well in reading, writing and art. Does well in PE. And then the primary teacher said “we have told David that if he doesn’t behave, they are going to call an IEP meeting with his home school in Garrison.” Not sure…
obstinate and non-compliant
Received a call today from staff at the residential facility where David lives. Evidently he got sent back to residence for being non-compliant in the classroom. From there, things escalated. Once back at the cottage, David was angry. Started digging in the cupboards that contained belongings of other residents. Name calling, yelling, verbal threats against…