Louise/Jayne/Patty

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<<Margaret refresh my memory, what does TSS stand for. Louise>>

Hi, Everyone....Louise....it stands for Therapeutic support

staff....basically, the old wrap around services. G's TSS gets (forces the

issue) him out of

the house and into the community to do things. If G had his way, he would

have stayed home instead of being at the picnic. He's content to lay on the

floors and bang his rangers all day if you let him. His TSS works on social

skills (what to ask/talk to people about, etc) how to play with kids at the

community center, etc.

<< Margaret's oldest, , is such a nice guy and really enjoyed

playing catch with him. I know it was nice too for to meet other siblings

of

kids like .>>

Jayne...this was good for , too. He commented later that it was

interesting seeing younger kids 'like Gareth use to be' ........meaning his

brother

has come a long way in the past 10 years!!! For all you people with young

ones, the days may be hard now, but they do get better.

<<I was so impressed with Gareth's ability to cope with all these people in

his house, watching his movies, and playing with his toys - he was such a

trooper. I loved sitting next to him at the table while he showed me his photo

album from Utah. couldn't get enough of all of Gareth's " guys " - he

has a huge collection of power rangers and other cool guys.>>

You know, there was a time when I wouldn't even have attempted

to have anyone over because of G's behavior. " Go home, my house " " My toys "

He'd be slamming doors and telling people to " go away " or yanking some toy

away from another kid that he had not touch for years, etc. I told him how

proud I was of him for sharing all his toys....especially those power

rangers!!! WOW..........there is hope!!!

<<I live outside of Syracuse, NY, which might not be as centrally located

for everyone.

But, if people are willing to come up North -- I'd do it. The key word here

is consider. lol.

we'll talk, patty>>

Patty........That's right, I forgot you are outside of Syracuse. I think

you missed my response when you joined....I went to SUNY/Upstate...graduated in

'76. My brother lives in Camillus and I also lived in Fulton a couple of

years. It would be a great trip for me!!!

Prayers for you, Liz. Take care, Everyone.

Margaret