Guest guest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Hey everyone, I had origionally posted a post about having concerns that might be having seziures, but after having posted that and then having watched him more closely during one of his " episodes " , I have determined that I probably over reacted. When he got that way, i could get down in the floor to check out his face and he would turn his head and look at me. Today when I called his name he looked up and said mommy. I guess he was just overloaded sensory wise or he's stimming like another mom mentioned. I'm still going to bring it up to his Dev Ped when we go on the 8th. I didn't get to take him to the regular Ped today and the only other time I can take him is the 22nd of March. I'm not as really freaked out about it as I was before so I'm ok with this. Also, I had his PPCD teacher fill out her questionaire and I was really surprised with the answers. I was expecting them to be totally different from mine, but they were pretty much along the same lines as what I put. I noticed that there were a few things that she put he did it more often than I did and then there were some where she put that he did it less often then what I had put on my paper. She said that she never saw him flap his hands though, but I have seen that at home and out at town on several occasions, but I'm just relieved I guess that there wasn't such a huge difference in our two reports. I'm sure that you have all read the posts about what type of person my mother is, so my next question to you all is should I tell her if they do give him a diagnoses, or just tell only the people that are supportive? Thanks again everyone. Leighanne --------------------------------- Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Rose, My mother is one of those people that are adamant that it could not be autism because he's " sooo smart and he remembers the signs we teach him. " She thinks everything that is going on with is strictly because I am a lousy parent. She even told me one time that loving him and being there for him wasn't enough. She also thinks that everything would be solved if I just " busted his butt more often " . I can't do anything right in her eyes and she tells me pretty much every day in some way or another that I'm a bad mother and that she could do things so much better. She gets mad at me because I don't want to do things the same way that she did with me and my sisters. She thinks because she did raise 4 kids that that makes her an expert and that all kids are the same so they should all be raised this way. She ultimatly thinks children should be seen and not heard. That's the opinion I get after seeing the way she acts with . So that's the basics on my mom since you didn't get to read the other posts. Leighanne Rose <beachbodytan2002@...> wrote: Hi Just writing to say " What a relief it's not seizures! " . I'm glad all went well & I hope it continues to go well with you both. My opinion, I would only tell the people that would be supportive for you and your son. Then maybe later, when everything is complete, your well rested & comfortable with everything. That might be a better time to let her know. (I didn't get to read about concerns with your mother). but keep the strength! and things will get better. Best wishes with your son's eval. Leighanne Ratliff <a_cute_tx_cowgirl@...> wrote: Hey everyone, I had origionally posted a post about having concerns that might be having seziures, but after having posted that and then having watched him more closely during one of his " episodes " , I have determined that I probably over reacted. When he got that way, i could get down in the floor to check out his face and he would turn his head and look at me. Today when I called his name he looked up and said mommy. I guess he was just overloaded sensory wise or he's stimming like another mom mentioned. I'm still going to bring it up to his Dev Ped when we go on the 8th. I didn't get to take him to the regular Ped today and the only other time I can take him is the 22nd of March. I'm not as really freaked out about it as I was before so I'm ok with this. Also, I had his PPCD teacher fill out her questionaire and I was really surprised with the answers. I was expecting them to be totally different from mine, but they were pretty much along the same lines as what I put. I noticed that there were a few things that she put he did it more often than I did and then there were some where she put that he did it less often then what I had put on my paper. She said that she never saw him flap his hands though, but I have seen that at home and out at town on several occasions, but I'm just relieved I guess that there wasn't such a huge difference in our two reports. I'm sure that you have all read the posts about what type of person my mother is, so my next question to you all is should I tell her if they do give him a diagnoses, or just tell only the people that are supportive? Thanks again everyone. Leighanne --------------------------------- Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 OH YES! I do remember that. That was a while ago. Right now, you do have your hands & mind full. trying to convince her of anything will just completely drain you!!! you need to " keep the strength " eat well, take vitamins for you (Mom)! be near positive people that support you and don't try to convince her right now. (maybe later) when things slow down, & you know more about your son. Regardless who it is, your mom, friend, anyone who doesn't support you will " emotional " drain you! Because you are seeking advice & help for your son makes you a wounderful & caring mom. Keep up the good work. You are doing a great job raising your son. Keep us posted with his eval. When a person is controlling, I don't think you can convience them of anything! so, don't try at this time, maybe later, much later if you feel the need too. Good luck to you both - Rose Leighanne Ratliff <a_cute_tx_cowgirl@...> wrote: Rose, My mother is one of those people that are adamant that it could not be autism because he's " sooo smart and he remembers the signs we teach him. " She thinks everything that is going on with is strictly because I am a lousy parent. She even told me one time that loving him and being there for him wasn't enough. She also thinks that everything would be solved if I just " busted his butt more often " . I can't do anything right in her eyes and she tells me pretty much every day in some way or another that I'm a bad mother and that she could do things so much better. She gets mad at me because I don't want to do things the same way that she did with me and my sisters. She thinks because she did raise 4 kids that that makes her an expert and that all kids are the same so they should all be raised this way. She ultimatly thinks children should be seen and not heard. That's the opinion I get after seeing the way she acts with . So that's the basics on my mom since you didn't get to read the other posts. Leighanne Rose <beachbodytan2002@...> wrote: Hi Just writing to say " What a relief it's not seizures! " . I'm glad all went well & I hope it continues to go well with you both. My opinion, I would only tell the people that would be supportive for you and your son. Then maybe later, when everything is complete, your well rested & comfortable with everything. That might be a better time to let her know. (I didn't get to read about concerns with your mother). but keep the strength! and things will get better. Best wishes with your son's eval. Leighanne Ratliff <a_cute_tx_cowgirl@...> wrote: Hey everyone, I had origionally posted a post about having concerns that might be having seziures, but after having posted that and then having watched him more closely during one of his " episodes " , I have determined that I probably over reacted. When he got that way, i could get down in the floor to check out his face and he would turn his head and look at me. Today when I called his name he looked up and said mommy. I guess he was just overloaded sensory wise or he's stimming like another mom mentioned. I'm still going to bring it up to his Dev Ped when we go on the 8th. I didn't get to take him to the regular Ped today and the only other time I can take him is the 22nd of March. I'm not as really freaked out about it as I was before so I'm ok with this. Also, I had his PPCD teacher fill out her questionaire and I was really surprised with the answers. I was expecting them to be totally different from mine, but they were pretty much along the same lines as what I put. I noticed that there were a few things that she put he did it more often than I did and then there were some where she put that he did it less often then what I had put on my paper. She said that she never saw him flap his hands though, but I have seen that at home and out at town on several occasions, but I'm just relieved I guess that there wasn't such a huge difference in our two reports. I'm sure that you have all read the posts about what type of person my mother is, so my next question to you all is should I tell her if they do give him a diagnoses, or just tell only the people that are supportive? Thanks again everyone. Leighanne --------------------------------- Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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