So, I cant even remember how long its been since the last post, I have so many other things occupying my brainspace now that my son is away at residential treatment.
He is doing ok, babysteps, been getting into about as much trouble there as he does at home, only now someone more qualified can handle the outcome, the consequences, the outbursts. We have settled into our new normal , I think, after about 5-6 weeks. It feels very helpless that someone else has all the input and all the information. For example, its time for the IEP, well, this time going in, will be very different, I haven't seen him on a daily basis, and don't have any input as to homework and such, and will be listening to what the teachers and staff has to say , also when it comes to plan going forward, I will have very little to say, and mostly just listening in, and okaying or not okaying the goals, I guess. I don't know, Its going to be very different.
He is settling in also, Not irritating his roomates as much he says, and thinks the new meds , the antipsychotics are working well, but not the adhd meds, so I will take that up with his psychiatrist, and this time, again, will not be able to add my own observations at all, only whart I know of him and his behaviours from the past.
Waiting for the date for the IEP, also we have been cleared to visit in 2 weeks, which will also be his birthday, so that will be fun!