Re: PLEASE HELP US, PLEASE

[Guest guest]

I know of a person who may be able to help you locate a place if you're in

the DFW area. If you'd like me to forward your e-mail to her, let me know.

I know a few days doesn't sound like much time but if a particular medicine

could help, that may be all she needs to get stablized. In the meantime,

carefully watch for what seems to be triggering her head banging sessions --

keep a

diary of what happens right before and during an episode; keep a list of all

foods she eats and what potential allergens or chemicals she's exposed to;

check your emotions as it is happening and try to stay as calm as possible (I

imagine this is extremely hard given the severity but often our kids' behaviors

get much worse the more freaked out we get or they may do something more if it

makes us stop doing something or get something faster); watch for sensory

things around her that may be aggravating her like sounds, lights, etc. Often

you can see a pattern that leads to such an incident and possibly be able to

reduce it. Also, if she'll allow it, give her as much deep pressure throughout

the day as possible to help calm down her system.

Gaylen

[Guest guest]

I know of a person who may be able to help you locate a place if you're in

the DFW area. If you'd like me to forward your e-mail to her, let me know.

I know a few days doesn't sound like much time but if a particular medicine

could help, that may be all she needs to get stablized. In the meantime,

carefully watch for what seems to be triggering her head banging sessions --

keep a

diary of what happens right before and during an episode; keep a list of all

foods she eats and what potential allergens or chemicals she's exposed to;

check your emotions as it is happening and try to stay as calm as possible (I

imagine this is extremely hard given the severity but often our kids' behaviors

get much worse the more freaked out we get or they may do something more if it

makes us stop doing something or get something faster); watch for sensory

things around her that may be aggravating her like sounds, lights, etc. Often

you can see a pattern that leads to such an incident and possibly be able to

reduce it. Also, if she'll allow it, give her as much deep pressure throughout

the day as possible to help calm down her system.

Gaylen

[Guest guest]

On 1/20/04 10:36 PM, " rhuehlefeld " <rhuehlefeld@...> wrote:

I feel so awful for you and your daughter. I have never had to deal with

any of those kinds of things with my son. When we went to San the

week after Christmas to visit my mother and look for a place to live he did

do a bit of head banging but it was not any where near what you are

describing. I know that there are different medications and stuff that

other parents use that help there kids a great deal. I¹m sure some of these

parents can help you. I¹m going to forward your e-mail to the head of the

Autism org here in Colorado though, because I bet parents here will have

lots of suggestions for you also. I will keep you in my prayers.

Shauna

> I have a 8 year old daughter that need in patient treatment for here

> sever behaviors. She is beating her head so hard and often that she

> either makes her nose bleed or I have to watch her for head injuries,

> I have call several places in Texas and can get no help because we

> are mild clas Joes.I don't care wher the place is She needs immediate

> help and i have called for 8 hours today and it all comes down to

> money, one place even told me that my insurance would cover only 2-3

> days in htere facility and ten it would run me 18000 yeah thats right

> 18,000 dollars a month cash upfront. I asked about a payment plan

> they said they neede the cash for 1 month upfront then on the 1st of

> ever month .I have ins but has a 5000.oo max which as we all know

> only last 2 maybe 3 days in these facilities. PLEASE someone out

> there help my child I am scared she is going to kill herself. Her

> behaviors are unreal and I can't handle her any more I am desperate.

> I am willing to sell my soul to the devil to help my baby, so please

> help me

> Mom in distress rhonda

>

>

>

>

> Unlocking Autism

> www.UnlockingAutism.org

>

> Autism-Awareness-Action

> Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

> child with AUTISM.

>

> SeekingJoyinDisability - Prayer support for those touched by Disability:

> SeekingJoyinDisability/

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

On 1/20/04 10:36 PM, " rhuehlefeld " <rhuehlefeld@...> wrote:

I feel so awful for you and your daughter. I have never had to deal with

any of those kinds of things with my son. When we went to San the

week after Christmas to visit my mother and look for a place to live he did

do a bit of head banging but it was not any where near what you are

describing. I know that there are different medications and stuff that

other parents use that help there kids a great deal. I¹m sure some of these

parents can help you. I¹m going to forward your e-mail to the head of the

Autism org here in Colorado though, because I bet parents here will have

lots of suggestions for you also. I will keep you in my prayers.

Shauna

> I have a 8 year old daughter that need in patient treatment for here

> sever behaviors. She is beating her head so hard and often that she

> either makes her nose bleed or I have to watch her for head injuries,

> I have call several places in Texas and can get no help because we

> are mild clas Joes.I don't care wher the place is She needs immediate

> help and i have called for 8 hours today and it all comes down to

> money, one place even told me that my insurance would cover only 2-3

> days in htere facility and ten it would run me 18000 yeah thats right

> 18,000 dollars a month cash upfront. I asked about a payment plan

> they said they neede the cash for 1 month upfront then on the 1st of

> ever month .I have ins but has a 5000.oo max which as we all know

> only last 2 maybe 3 days in these facilities. PLEASE someone out

> there help my child I am scared she is going to kill herself. Her

> behaviors are unreal and I can't handle her any more I am desperate.

> I am willing to sell my soul to the devil to help my baby, so please

> help me

> Mom in distress rhonda

>

>

>

>

> Unlocking Autism

> www.UnlockingAutism.org

>

> Autism-Awareness-Action

> Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

> child with AUTISM.

>

> SeekingJoyinDisability - Prayer support for those touched by Disability:

> SeekingJoyinDisability/

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Where do you live? Have you tried a psychiatrist? Or a developmental

pediatrician or neurologist? They can all prescribe medication if that is

the route needed. Also, I am a firm believer in applied behavior analysis.

A board certified behavior analysis can look and see if it is behavioral.

But this truly could be medical. I am not a doctor and my child has not

been self-abusive but I know parents who¹s child has been. I will contact

them and get back with you. Hang in there. This is so difficult. Liz

­Dallas.

On 1/20/04 11:36 PM, " rhuehlefeld " <rhuehlefeld@...> wrote:

> I have a 8 year old daughter that need in patient treatment for here

> sever behaviors. She is beating her head so hard and often that she

> either makes her nose bleed or I have to watch her for head injuries,

> I have call several places in Texas and can get no help because we

> are mild clas Joes.I don't care wher the place is She needs immediate

> help and i have called for 8 hours today and it all comes down to

> money, one place even told me that my insurance would cover only 2-3

> days in htere facility and ten it would run me 18000 yeah thats right

> 18,000 dollars a month cash upfront. I asked about a payment plan

> they said they neede the cash for 1 month upfront then on the 1st of

> ever month .I have ins but has a 5000.oo max which as we all know

> only last 2 maybe 3 days in these facilities. PLEASE someone out

> there help my child I am scared she is going to kill herself. Her

> behaviors are unreal and I can't handle her any more I am desperate.

> I am willing to sell my soul to the devil to help my baby, so please

> help me

> Mom in distress rhonda

>

>

>

>

> Unlocking Autism

> www.UnlockingAutism.org

>

> Autism-Awareness-Action

> Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

> child with AUTISM.

>

> SeekingJoyinDisability - Prayer support for those touched by Disability:

> SeekingJoyinDisability/

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Where do you live? Have you tried a psychiatrist? Or a developmental

pediatrician or neurologist? They can all prescribe medication if that is

the route needed. Also, I am a firm believer in applied behavior analysis.

A board certified behavior analysis can look and see if it is behavioral.

But this truly could be medical. I am not a doctor and my child has not

been self-abusive but I know parents who¹s child has been. I will contact

them and get back with you. Hang in there. This is so difficult. Liz

­Dallas.

On 1/20/04 11:36 PM, " rhuehlefeld " <rhuehlefeld@...> wrote:

> I have a 8 year old daughter that need in patient treatment for here

> sever behaviors. She is beating her head so hard and often that she

> either makes her nose bleed or I have to watch her for head injuries,

> I have call several places in Texas and can get no help because we

> are mild clas Joes.I don't care wher the place is She needs immediate

> help and i have called for 8 hours today and it all comes down to

> money, one place even told me that my insurance would cover only 2-3

> days in htere facility and ten it would run me 18000 yeah thats right

> 18,000 dollars a month cash upfront. I asked about a payment plan

> they said they neede the cash for 1 month upfront then on the 1st of

> ever month .I have ins but has a 5000.oo max which as we all know

> only last 2 maybe 3 days in these facilities. PLEASE someone out

> there help my child I am scared she is going to kill herself. Her

> behaviors are unreal and I can't handle her any more I am desperate.

> I am willing to sell my soul to the devil to help my baby, so please

> help me

> Mom in distress rhonda

>

>

>

>

> Unlocking Autism

> www.UnlockingAutism.org

>

> Autism-Awareness-Action

> Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

> child with AUTISM.

>

> SeekingJoyinDisability - Prayer support for those touched by Disability:

> SeekingJoyinDisability/

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Rhonda,

In spite of the budget cuts MHMR still offers crisis services. Feel

free to write direct if you want a phone number or address for your

area.

Tonya Hettler

Cell 806-544-0347

TX Federation of Families, training specialist

http://www.txffcmh.org

Unlocking Autism, TX Rep

http://www.unlockingautism.org

West Texas Information Network, Owner

w-i-n

PLEASE HELP US, PLEASE

I have a 8 year old daughter that need in patient treatment for here

sever behaviors. She is beating her head so hard and often that she

either makes her nose bleed or I have to watch her for head injuries,

I have call several places in Texas and can get no help because we

are mild clas Joes.I don't care wher the place is She needs immediate

help and i have called for 8 hours today and it all comes down to

money, one place even told me that my insurance would cover only 2-3

days in htere facility and ten it would run me 18000 yeah thats right

18,000 dollars a month cash upfront. I asked about a payment plan

they said they neede the cash for 1 month upfront then on the 1st of

ever month .I have ins but has a 5000.oo max which as we all know

only last 2 maybe 3 days in these facilities. PLEASE someone out

there help my child I am scared she is going to kill herself. Her

behaviors are unreal and I can't handle her any more I am desperate.

I am willing to sell my soul to the devil to help my baby, so please

help me

Mom in distress rhonda

Unlocking Autism

www.UnlockingAutism.org

Autism-Awareness-Action

Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

child with AUTISM.

SeekingJoyinDisability - Prayer support for those touched by Disability:

SeekingJoyinDisability/

[Guest guest]

Rhonda,

In spite of the budget cuts MHMR still offers crisis services. Feel

free to write direct if you want a phone number or address for your

area.

Tonya Hettler

Cell 806-544-0347

TX Federation of Families, training specialist

http://www.txffcmh.org

Unlocking Autism, TX Rep

http://www.unlockingautism.org

West Texas Information Network, Owner

w-i-n

PLEASE HELP US, PLEASE

I have a 8 year old daughter that need in patient treatment for here

sever behaviors. She is beating her head so hard and often that she

either makes her nose bleed or I have to watch her for head injuries,

I have call several places in Texas and can get no help because we

are mild clas Joes.I don't care wher the place is She needs immediate

help and i have called for 8 hours today and it all comes down to

money, one place even told me that my insurance would cover only 2-3

days in htere facility and ten it would run me 18000 yeah thats right

18,000 dollars a month cash upfront. I asked about a payment plan

they said they neede the cash for 1 month upfront then on the 1st of

ever month .I have ins but has a 5000.oo max which as we all know

only last 2 maybe 3 days in these facilities. PLEASE someone out

there help my child I am scared she is going to kill herself. Her

behaviors are unreal and I can't handle her any more I am desperate.

I am willing to sell my soul to the devil to help my baby, so please

help me

Mom in distress rhonda

Unlocking Autism

www.UnlockingAutism.org

Autism-Awareness-Action

Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

child with AUTISM.

SeekingJoyinDisability - Prayer support for those touched by Disability:

SeekingJoyinDisability/

[Guest guest]

>She is beating her head so hard and often that she

either makes her nose bleed or I have to watch her for head injuries<

There is no place or agency I can recommend. My grandson also has self abusive

issues and sometimes aggression toward others. Different sources have said that

it is likely any number of biological triggers that cause our children to harm

themselves. It can be high yeast, or from something they eat, or

viral/bacterial assaults. Someone said that in Tristan's case it is probably

viral and that is what Dr. addresses in his protocol which Tristan just

started. I don't believe there is any hospital especially psychiatric that can

help your child if it is any of the reasons listed above. I hope there is

someone here that can help you.

[Guest guest]

>She is beating her head so hard and often that she

either makes her nose bleed or I have to watch her for head injuries<

There is no place or agency I can recommend. My grandson also has self abusive

issues and sometimes aggression toward others. Different sources have said that

it is likely any number of biological triggers that cause our children to harm

themselves. It can be high yeast, or from something they eat, or

viral/bacterial assaults. Someone said that in Tristan's case it is probably

viral and that is what Dr. addresses in his protocol which Tristan just

started. I don't believe there is any hospital especially psychiatric that can

help your child if it is any of the reasons listed above. I hope there is

someone here that can help you.

[Guest guest]

Contact Depelchin Childrens Center on Memorial Drive in Houston....they may be

able to help!

KK

PLEASE HELP US, PLEASE

I have a 8 year old daughter that need in patient treatment for here

sever behaviors. She is beating her head so hard and often that she

either makes her nose bleed or I have to watch her for head injuries,

I have call several places in Texas and can get no help because we

are mild clas Joes.I don't care wher the place is She needs immediate

help and i have called for 8 hours today and it all comes down to

money, one place even told me that my insurance would cover only 2-3

days in htere facility and ten it would run me 18000 yeah thats right

18,000 dollars a month cash upfront. I asked about a payment plan

they said they neede the cash for 1 month upfront then on the 1st of

ever month .I have ins but has a 5000.oo max which as we all know

only last 2 maybe 3 days in these facilities. PLEASE someone out

there help my child I am scared she is going to kill herself. Her

behaviors are unreal and I can't handle her any more I am desperate.

I am willing to sell my soul to the devil to help my baby, so please

help me

Mom in distress rhonda

Unlocking Autism

www.UnlockingAutism.org

Autism-Awareness-Action

Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

child with AUTISM.

SeekingJoyinDisability - Prayer support for those touched by Disability:

SeekingJoyinDisability/

[Guest guest]

Contact Depelchin Childrens Center on Memorial Drive in Houston....they may be

able to help!

KK

PLEASE HELP US, PLEASE

I have a 8 year old daughter that need in patient treatment for here

sever behaviors. She is beating her head so hard and often that she

either makes her nose bleed or I have to watch her for head injuries,

I have call several places in Texas and can get no help because we

are mild clas Joes.I don't care wher the place is She needs immediate

help and i have called for 8 hours today and it all comes down to

money, one place even told me that my insurance would cover only 2-3

days in htere facility and ten it would run me 18000 yeah thats right

18,000 dollars a month cash upfront. I asked about a payment plan

they said they neede the cash for 1 month upfront then on the 1st of

ever month .I have ins but has a 5000.oo max which as we all know

only last 2 maybe 3 days in these facilities. PLEASE someone out

there help my child I am scared she is going to kill herself. Her

behaviors are unreal and I can't handle her any more I am desperate.

I am willing to sell my soul to the devil to help my baby, so please

help me

Mom in distress rhonda

Unlocking Autism

www.UnlockingAutism.org

Autism-Awareness-Action

Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

child with AUTISM.

SeekingJoyinDisability - Prayer support for those touched by Disability:

SeekingJoyinDisability/

[Guest guest]

On 1/21/04 5:19 AM, " Troy Scillian " <tscillian@...> wrote:

I was going to suggest ABA too. It¹s very possible that she is feeling very

frustrated because she has no way to communicate. I haven¹t had to deal

with behaviors like that either but I can tell you that ABA has made a world

of difference in my son.

> Where do you live? Have you tried a psychiatrist? Or a developmental

> pediatrician or neurologist? They can all prescribe medication if that is

> the route needed. Also, I am a firm believer in applied behavior analysis.

> A board certified behavior analysis can look and see if it is behavioral.

> But this truly could be medical. I am not a doctor and my child has not

> been self-abusive but I know parents who¹s child has been. I will contact

> them and get back with you. Hang in there. This is so difficult. Liz

> ­Dallas.

> On 1/20/04 11:36 PM, " rhuehlefeld " <rhuehlefeld@...> wrote:

>

>> > I have a 8 year old daughter that need in patient treatment for here

>> > sever behaviors. She is beating her head so hard and often that she

>> > either makes her nose bleed or I have to watch her for head injuries,

>> > I have call several places in Texas and can get no help because we

>> > are mild clas Joes.I don't care wher the place is She needs immediate

>> > help and i have called for 8 hours today and it all comes down to

>> > money, one place even told me that my insurance would cover only 2-3

>> > days in htere facility and ten it would run me 18000 yeah thats right

>> > 18,000 dollars a month cash upfront. I asked about a payment plan

>> > they said they neede the cash for 1 month upfront then on the 1st of

>> > ever month .I have ins but has a 5000.oo max which as we all know

>> > only last 2 maybe 3 days in these facilities. PLEASE someone out

>> > there help my child I am scared she is going to kill herself. Her

>> > behaviors are unreal and I can't handle her any more I am desperate.

>> > I am willing to sell my soul to the devil to help my baby, so please

>> > help me

>> > Mom in distress rhonda

>> >

>> >

>> >

>> >

>> > Unlocking Autism

>> > www.UnlockingAutism.org

>> >

>> > Autism-Awareness-Action

>> > Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

>> > child with AUTISM.

>> >

>> > SeekingJoyinDisability - Prayer support for those touched by Disability:

>> > SeekingJoyinDisability/

>> >

>> >

>> >

>> >

>> >

[Guest guest]

On 1/21/04 5:19 AM, " Troy Scillian " <tscillian@...> wrote:

I was going to suggest ABA too. It¹s very possible that she is feeling very

frustrated because she has no way to communicate. I haven¹t had to deal

with behaviors like that either but I can tell you that ABA has made a world

of difference in my son.

> Where do you live? Have you tried a psychiatrist? Or a developmental

> pediatrician or neurologist? They can all prescribe medication if that is

> the route needed. Also, I am a firm believer in applied behavior analysis.

> A board certified behavior analysis can look and see if it is behavioral.

> But this truly could be medical. I am not a doctor and my child has not

> been self-abusive but I know parents who¹s child has been. I will contact

> them and get back with you. Hang in there. This is so difficult. Liz

> ­Dallas.

> On 1/20/04 11:36 PM, " rhuehlefeld " <rhuehlefeld@...> wrote:

>

>> > I have a 8 year old daughter that need in patient treatment for here

>> > sever behaviors. She is beating her head so hard and often that she

>> > either makes her nose bleed or I have to watch her for head injuries,

>> > I have call several places in Texas and can get no help because we

>> > are mild clas Joes.I don't care wher the place is She needs immediate

>> > help and i have called for 8 hours today and it all comes down to

>> > money, one place even told me that my insurance would cover only 2-3

>> > days in htere facility and ten it would run me 18000 yeah thats right

>> > 18,000 dollars a month cash upfront. I asked about a payment plan

>> > they said they neede the cash for 1 month upfront then on the 1st of

>> > ever month .I have ins but has a 5000.oo max which as we all know

>> > only last 2 maybe 3 days in these facilities. PLEASE someone out

>> > there help my child I am scared she is going to kill herself. Her

>> > behaviors are unreal and I can't handle her any more I am desperate.

>> > I am willing to sell my soul to the devil to help my baby, so please

>> > help me

>> > Mom in distress rhonda

>> >

>> >

>> >

>> >

>> > Unlocking Autism

>> > www.UnlockingAutism.org

>> >

>> > Autism-Awareness-Action

>> > Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

>> > child with AUTISM.

>> >

>> > SeekingJoyinDisability - Prayer support for those touched by Disability:

>> > SeekingJoyinDisability/

>> >

>> >

>> >

>> >

>> >

[Guest guest]

Rhonda

Sounds like you need to at least take advantage of the few days that you can

have her treated so you can have the time to look for a more long term

placement. I know that the State Hospitals have to admit her because they

are funded by the state. She can go there as an emergency commitment. I

used to work at the adolescent center here at Austin State Hospital and it

really was a good place. I know there are State Hospitals all over the

state that work the same way. I am talking about State Hospitals not State

Schools. State Hospitals deal with psychiatric care which autism also falls

under as far as a diagnosis.

You must get help right away for her as well as you. She will be nowhere

without you so you have to take care of yourself too.

You could take her to the E.R. and they could at least give her something to

stop her from hurting herself.

I know that the State Hospital can at least help. Do you have one near you?

Please do something now.

I am here to help.

in Austin

PLEASE HELP US, PLEASE

I have a 8 year old daughter that need in patient treatment for here

sever behaviors. She is beating her head so hard and often that she

either makes her nose bleed or I have to watch her for head injuries,

I have call several places in Texas and can get no help because we

are mild clas Joes.I don't care wher the place is She needs immediate

help and i have called for 8 hours today and it all comes down to

money, one place even told me that my insurance would cover only 2-3

days in htere facility and ten it would run me 18000 yeah thats right

18,000 dollars a month cash upfront. I asked about a payment plan

they said they neede the cash for 1 month upfront then on the 1st of

ever month .I have ins but has a 5000.oo max which as we all know

only last 2 maybe 3 days in these facilities. PLEASE someone out

there help my child I am scared she is going to kill herself. Her

behaviors are unreal and I can't handle her any more I am desperate.

I am willing to sell my soul to the devil to help my baby, so please

help me

Mom in distress rhonda

Unlocking Autism

www.UnlockingAutism.org

Autism-Awareness-Action

Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

child with AUTISM.

SeekingJoyinDisability - Prayer support for those touched by Disability:

SeekingJoyinDisability/

[Guest guest]

Rhonda

Sounds like you need to at least take advantage of the few days that you can

have her treated so you can have the time to look for a more long term

placement. I know that the State Hospitals have to admit her because they

are funded by the state. She can go there as an emergency commitment. I

used to work at the adolescent center here at Austin State Hospital and it

really was a good place. I know there are State Hospitals all over the

state that work the same way. I am talking about State Hospitals not State

Schools. State Hospitals deal with psychiatric care which autism also falls

under as far as a diagnosis.

You must get help right away for her as well as you. She will be nowhere

without you so you have to take care of yourself too.

You could take her to the E.R. and they could at least give her something to

stop her from hurting herself.

I know that the State Hospital can at least help. Do you have one near you?

Please do something now.

I am here to help.

in Austin

PLEASE HELP US, PLEASE

I have a 8 year old daughter that need in patient treatment for here

sever behaviors. She is beating her head so hard and often that she

either makes her nose bleed or I have to watch her for head injuries,

I have call several places in Texas and can get no help because we

are mild clas Joes.I don't care wher the place is She needs immediate

help and i have called for 8 hours today and it all comes down to

money, one place even told me that my insurance would cover only 2-3

days in htere facility and ten it would run me 18000 yeah thats right

18,000 dollars a month cash upfront. I asked about a payment plan

they said they neede the cash for 1 month upfront then on the 1st of

ever month .I have ins but has a 5000.oo max which as we all know

only last 2 maybe 3 days in these facilities. PLEASE someone out

there help my child I am scared she is going to kill herself. Her

behaviors are unreal and I can't handle her any more I am desperate.

I am willing to sell my soul to the devil to help my baby, so please

help me

Mom in distress rhonda

Unlocking Autism

www.UnlockingAutism.org

Autism-Awareness-Action

Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

child with AUTISM.

SeekingJoyinDisability - Prayer support for those touched by Disability:

SeekingJoyinDisability/

[Guest guest]

Rhonda

I am writing again. It sounds like you need to do something immediately. A

lot of these suggestions you are getting are great but they are long term

plans. You and your child are in crisis and need immediate help. That is

why I strongly suggest the State Hospital and I know the one in Austin was

great. It is not as awful of a place as one thinks. At least not the

childrens and adolescent centers. I still have a lot of frineds that work

there. Let me know if you need more advice.

PLEASE HELP US, PLEASE

I have a 8 year old daughter that need in patient treatment for here

sever behaviors. She is beating her head so hard and often that she

either makes her nose bleed or I have to watch her for head injuries,

I have call several places in Texas and can get no help because we

are mild clas Joes.I don't care wher the place is She needs immediate

help and i have called for 8 hours today and it all comes down to

money, one place even told me that my insurance would cover only 2-3

days in htere facility and ten it would run me 18000 yeah thats right

18,000 dollars a month cash upfront. I asked about a payment plan

they said they neede the cash for 1 month upfront then on the 1st of

ever month .I have ins but has a 5000.oo max which as we all know

only last 2 maybe 3 days in these facilities. PLEASE someone out

there help my child I am scared she is going to kill herself. Her

behaviors are unreal and I can't handle her any more I am desperate.

I am willing to sell my soul to the devil to help my baby, so please

help me

Mom in distress rhonda

Unlocking Autism

www.UnlockingAutism.org

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[Guest guest]

Rhonda

I am writing again. It sounds like you need to do something immediately. A

lot of these suggestions you are getting are great but they are long term

plans. You and your child are in crisis and need immediate help. That is

why I strongly suggest the State Hospital and I know the one in Austin was

great. It is not as awful of a place as one thinks. At least not the

childrens and adolescent centers. I still have a lot of frineds that work

there. Let me know if you need more advice.

PLEASE HELP US, PLEASE

I have a 8 year old daughter that need in patient treatment for here

sever behaviors. She is beating her head so hard and often that she

either makes her nose bleed or I have to watch her for head injuries,

I have call several places in Texas and can get no help because we

are mild clas Joes.I don't care wher the place is She needs immediate

help and i have called for 8 hours today and it all comes down to

money, one place even told me that my insurance would cover only 2-3

days in htere facility and ten it would run me 18000 yeah thats right

18,000 dollars a month cash upfront. I asked about a payment plan

they said they neede the cash for 1 month upfront then on the 1st of

ever month .I have ins but has a 5000.oo max which as we all know

only last 2 maybe 3 days in these facilities. PLEASE someone out

there help my child I am scared she is going to kill herself. Her

behaviors are unreal and I can't handle her any more I am desperate.

I am willing to sell my soul to the devil to help my baby, so please

help me

Mom in distress rhonda

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Rhonda,

Have you tried having your child wear a helmet during her abusive

episodes... at least until she gets the kind of long term help that she needs?

Our son has a helmet that was loaned to us by the OT at school that the teacher

and I pass back and forth each day in his backpack. On rare occasion we use it

if he starts hitting himself in the head. Just an idea--I know the feeling of

being desperate to do something to relieve them of their pain. Our thoughts and

prayers are with you and your child!!

a

[Guest guest]

Rhonda,

Have you tried having your child wear a helmet during her abusive

episodes... at least until she gets the kind of long term help that she needs?

Our son has a helmet that was loaned to us by the OT at school that the teacher

and I pass back and forth each day in his backpack. On rare occasion we use it

if he starts hitting himself in the head. Just an idea--I know the feeling of

being desperate to do something to relieve them of their pain. Our thoughts and

prayers are with you and your child!!

a

[Guest guest]

Rhonda,

If your child is in a public school, I would call the Special

education superintendant and tell them your situation. I know most

school districts have something called non-educational funds. This

will help pay for some respite so that you can have time to get

yourself together and plan a course of action. I would also recommend

you ask your school district for some in home services. That's the

only other thing that hasn't been mentioned yet. Good luck, and we

will keep you and your child in our prayers.

Chris

> I have a 8 year old daughter that need in patient treatment for

here

> sever behaviors. She is beating her head so hard and often that

she

> either makes her nose bleed or I have to watch her for head

injuries,

> I have call several places in Texas and can get no help because we

> are mild clas Joes.I don't care wher the place is She needs

immediate

> help and i have called for 8 hours today and it all comes down to

> money, one place even told me that my insurance would cover only 2-

3

> days in htere facility and ten it would run me 18000 yeah thats

right

> 18,000 dollars a month cash upfront. I asked about a payment plan

> they said they neede the cash for 1 month upfront then on the 1st

of

> ever month .I have ins but has a 5000.oo max which as we all know

> only last 2 maybe 3 days in these facilities. PLEASE someone out

> there help my child I am scared she is going to kill herself. Her

> behaviors are unreal and I can't handle her any more I am

desperate.

> I am willing to sell my soul to the devil to help my baby, so

please

> help me

> Mom in distress rhonda

[Guest guest]

Rhonda,

If your child is in a public school, I would call the Special

education superintendant and tell them your situation. I know most

school districts have something called non-educational funds. This

will help pay for some respite so that you can have time to get

yourself together and plan a course of action. I would also recommend

you ask your school district for some in home services. That's the

only other thing that hasn't been mentioned yet. Good luck, and we

will keep you and your child in our prayers.

Chris

> I have a 8 year old daughter that need in patient treatment for

here

> sever behaviors. She is beating her head so hard and often that

she

> either makes her nose bleed or I have to watch her for head

injuries,

> I have call several places in Texas and can get no help because we

> are mild clas Joes.I don't care wher the place is She needs

immediate

> help and i have called for 8 hours today and it all comes down to

> money, one place even told me that my insurance would cover only 2-

3

> days in htere facility and ten it would run me 18000 yeah thats

right

> 18,000 dollars a month cash upfront. I asked about a payment plan

> they said they neede the cash for 1 month upfront then on the 1st

of

> ever month .I have ins but has a 5000.oo max which as we all know

> only last 2 maybe 3 days in these facilities. PLEASE someone out

> there help my child I am scared she is going to kill herself. Her

> behaviors are unreal and I can't handle her any more I am

desperate.

> I am willing to sell my soul to the devil to help my baby, so

please

> help me

> Mom in distress rhonda

[Guest guest]

On 1/21/04 9:31 AM, " Googahly@... " <Googahly@...> wrote:

I honestly don¹t know much but I know the school has a weighted vest that

they use to calm my son. He likes it.

> I know of a person who may be able to help you locate a place if you're in

> the DFW area. If you'd like me to forward your e-mail to her, let me know.

>

> I know a few days doesn't sound like much time but if a particular medicine

> could help, that may be all she needs to get stablized. In the meantime,

> carefully watch for what seems to be triggering her head banging sessions --

> keep a

> diary of what happens right before and during an episode; keep a list of all

> foods she eats and what potential allergens or chemicals she's exposed to;

> check your emotions as it is happening and try to stay as calm as possible (I

> imagine this is extremely hard given the severity but often our kids'

> behaviors

> get much worse the more freaked out we get or they may do something more if it

> makes us stop doing something or get something faster); watch for sensory

> things around her that may be aggravating her like sounds, lights, etc. Often

> you can see a pattern that leads to such an incident and possibly be able to

> reduce it. Also, if she'll allow it, give her as much deep pressure

> throughout

> the day as possible to help calm down her system.

> Gaylen

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

On 1/21/04 9:31 AM, " Googahly@... " <Googahly@...> wrote:

I honestly don¹t know much but I know the school has a weighted vest that

they use to calm my son. He likes it.

> I know of a person who may be able to help you locate a place if you're in

> the DFW area. If you'd like me to forward your e-mail to her, let me know.

>

> I know a few days doesn't sound like much time but if a particular medicine

> could help, that may be all she needs to get stablized. In the meantime,

> carefully watch for what seems to be triggering her head banging sessions --

> keep a

> diary of what happens right before and during an episode; keep a list of all

> foods she eats and what potential allergens or chemicals she's exposed to;

> check your emotions as it is happening and try to stay as calm as possible (I

> imagine this is extremely hard given the severity but often our kids'

> behaviors

> get much worse the more freaked out we get or they may do something more if it

> makes us stop doing something or get something faster); watch for sensory

> things around her that may be aggravating her like sounds, lights, etc. Often

> you can see a pattern that leads to such an incident and possibly be able to

> reduce it. Also, if she'll allow it, give her as much deep pressure

> throughout

> the day as possible to help calm down her system.

> Gaylen

>

>

>