Re: Bookcases

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We had to fasten our long shelf that holds all the school books to the wall. We

just screwed it in with long screws to the studs. My son went threw a short

phase of wanting to climb on shelves. Now my youngest son wants to climb on

everything. (sigh)

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> > Hey ,

> > Do you get IHSS? When is your next eval?

> > I do not think Angie got protective supervision still she was about 5. At 5

> > they came and I said how she cannot go into a bathroom alone, cannot really

> > be left alone in a room without many gates to protect from bookcases,

> > fireplace, kitchen. She climbs up and over gates. She will open doors, like

> > we used to have no gate in her room, she learned to open her door and walk

> > down (or rather scoot) down the stairs. I know we got that 3.6% cut in hours

> > because of the state and I have a feeling more will be cut. BUT, please be

> > sure to tell them of how he is not like a typical 5 year old and cannot stay

> > alone in his room, or take a bath alone, or that you need to have to keep

> > things like kitchens and bookcases safe. These were key into the protective

> > supervision. Also key was that she could not dress, potty, etc, even prepare

> > a simple snack she cannot do and these were some of the things they asked at

> > our meeting. And I had no idea about protective supervision until a few

> > years ago when another mom told me about it.

> > Our house is bare bones now because of how Angie climbs. Bookcases are

> > blocked off, bathrooms, kitchens, the fireplace, it is like a maze in here

> > of gates!!!

> > Definitely call up your social workers and find out when your next

> > assessment is, or even say you need to apply for protective supervision.

> > I hope this helps!!! Email me or post here and let me know or if I can help

> > more!!!

> > Meg

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