Gavin is already trying to manipulate his way into special breaks at school. He's also becoming annoyed by questions and is way to focused on snack time. The kids are allowed to bring a snack to eat before lunch.  Gavin asked if he could bring a banana to school today.  However, because he's so focused on eating that it's interfering with his class work and impacting his attitude, perhaps there won't be any more snacks. That sees like a pretty natural consequence to me.  Having said that, Gavin doesn't care that we are doing that. Sometimes I feel like beating my head into the wall because that holds more appeal for me than continuing to deal with this stuff.   :-( This was posted via WordPress for Android, courtesy of Samsung’s…

Emmett is having another rough morning. He has screamed himself hoarse again. I don't know what's up with him but something surely is.  He's been asking to go to a movie for the past few days. Lizze and I are going to take him to see a $1 movie this afternoon before picking the boys up from school. I don't expect to make it through the whole movie but maybe this will help to change the direction for the rest of the day.  This was posted via WordPress for Android, courtesy of Samsung’s Galaxy S III. Please forgive any typos. I do know how to spell but auto-correct hate me. Please join our Autism Help Forums Look for "Autism Help" app at the Google Play Store

I like to give credit where credit is due.  This time the credit goes to Gavin. All day yesterday,  he made good choices and aside from a few little hiccups, he really did do well. Thank you Gavin for working so hard..... This was posted via WordPress for Android, courtesy of Samsung’s Galaxy S III. Please forgive any typos. I do know how to spell but auto-correct hate me. Please join our Autism Help Forums Look for "Autism Help" app at the Google Play Store

Today has gone down hill rapidly.  I spent the afternoon dealing with some issues with my company.  After 10+ years in business,  I think we are going to have to shut it down. The thought of that makes me sick.  Emmett has been screaming for the last 30l minutes.  We're in the waiting room at Dr. Patti's and Emmett is still screaming because he couldn't find his ball before we had to leave.. Lizze and I have been taking turns with him outside so as not to disturb everyone else in the building. My head is pounding and I'm pretty much overwhelmed and drowning in stress.  It's going to be a $5 pizza tonight because I just don't have the energy to cook after today. Do you ever have one…