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Back in the Hospital – was – The Dilemma – What to do with David

This has been something of a roller coaster week. I was in Indianapolis for the National Disability Rights Network annual conference.  Some fantastic networking opportunities.  A lot of great information, fabulous food and weather. At home, David was busy doing what David does. At the top of the list? He forged a check. He was charged with unruly behaviors and taken to safe bed.  So now I need to determine what further charges should be contemplated. Do I press charges for forging a check on my account? Today, I brought him home from the safe bed. For the most part he has been good.  I have allowed him zero freedoms.  I hate doing that, but he needs to know that actions have consequences. To quote him, “safe bed is a worse place than here, and they let me go outside. So how come I can’t go outside.” then he says

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blessings and victories

David is really blessed to have such a great team looking out for him. From therapists, to psychiatrists, respite providers to mentors, he has an incredible team of people looking out for his interests. It is nice to know that we can count on these people to support us when we tell the school that what they are doing is wrong. Each professional and social worker has said “what the school is doing to him and your family, is wrong…” It is discrimination against a child with special needs.   Today’s victory is brought to you by David. I was working on our truck today.  Big red I call her.  She was overheating, so we ended up replacing the heater core.  Along the way, we replaced the thermostat, radiator hose, one heater hose and 2 fan belts.  Plus I made an extensive trip to a junk yard with my father

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Tags: advocate, assistance, automotive repair, help, mechanic, mentor, partnerships care coordinator, psychiatrist, respite provider, therapist ·

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