How being investigated by Child Protective Services has changed me

I'm sitting here alone in my living room because I can't sleep.  A lot has been happening lately and quite frankly, I've been having a rough time dealing with it.  At this point in time, aside from all the health related issues we face, I'm preoccupied with this whole CPS thing. The reality is that it's probably over, at least for the most part.  As soon as they receive the medical records in question and they can verify our story, the case will be closed. Their words, not mine.  Having said that, this whole experience has changed me and honestly it's affected how I approach this blog. There are some things that have happened that I would have shared, prior to this.  However, having been through what we've been through,…

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A buffet of community resources

In an effort to help other families out there that are in need of resources that they can't seem to find them, I've added a new resources section in the My Autism Help Forums. This will be a database of community resources, listed by State and then further broken down from there. What you need to do is simply find the thread for your state and inside, post about a resource that you are aware of. If it's located in a county that already listed, simply post it there. If your county isn't listed, just create a new thread and add your resource. I'm adding states as I get the requests for them. It takes a bit of work for each one and It's easier if I simply add them…

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Fruit Snacks taste better when they’re lined up

I thought this was cute.  We had some left over fruit snacks from our trip to the Zoo yesterday. After lunch I told the boys that they could each have one package.  Emmett opened his up and before eating them, lined them up in a straight line.  How many of you see this at home, with your child on the Autism spectrum? This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Check out my #Autism Awareness Store to find really cool and unique #Autism Awareness Clothing and Accessories, designed by me. ;-) For more ways to help the Lost and Tired family, please visit Help the Lost and Tired Family.

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What’s your “go to” food for your picky eater?

I've been talking about feeding issues when it comes to my boys with Autism....  My question for you all is pretty simple.  Do you have a go to food for your picky eaters?  You know, something that you can pull out when all else fails. Ours is Little Caesars Pizza.  What's yours? This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Check out my #Autism Awareness Store to find really cool and unique #Autism Awareness Clothing and Accessories, designed by me. ;-) For more ways to help the Lost and Tired family, please visit Help the Lost and Tired Family.

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Things always get worse before they get better

People say that things always get worse before they get better. I really hope they're right.  I mean, I don't know who said that, so I don't know if they know what they're talking about.  Having said that, for the sake of being hopeful, I'm going to assume they are right.  That being the case, things should definitely be getting better soon.  They've got to get better. They just have to. I've been working on something for two years and it's about to pay off.  However, until then, things are pretty friggin bad.  I still can't get anyone from the gas company to explain why we were shut off.  All I'm being told is that it shouldn't have happened. A supervisor is supposed to be calling me but they haven't…

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Child Protective Services: Update 6/22/2013

It's been a little while since I've last updated you as to the status of our current status.  First let me thank you all for the out pouring if support.  It's quite humbling to know that so many if you care.  Thank you. As for our current status..... We've not had any contact with Child Protective Services is well over a week.  The last phone call I received had us in a pretty good spot. At this point, I don't think they believe the allegations that we don't take our kids to the doctors. However, they are still waiting to here back from the Cleveland Clinic and Akron Children's Hospital. I'm told that if those come back without any concern, the case will be closed. When the hell knows how…

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#Autism and The Giraffe

One of the most amazing moments in the lives of my boys, unto this point, occurred yesterday.  While we were at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for Dream Night, the boys got to meet a Giraffe, up close and personal. All three of the boys were beside themselves. Gavin couldn't stop laughing and Elliott and Emmett took turns saying, "this is wicked awesome". It was an experience that they will never forget.  They actually fed the Giraffe, several times and Emmett was licked as well.  Truly priceless........ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfJn_uBdgKw&feature=youtube_gdata_player This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

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Emmett met Wolverine today

As we were leaving the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo this evening, we ran into someone really special.  Emmett was hitching a ride in the stroller and who should we stumble across? Wolverine..... Emmett was sooooo excited and he was giving Wolverine high fives.  Elliott and Gavin on the other hand were kinda freaked out and wanted nothing to do with him.  I love this picture and I'm so stoked that the boys had a good time.  This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

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