Autistic Heartbreak

My heart has been broken tonight. We went to visit Elliott Richards new school this evening. Everything was went real well. Then we went into the classroom to meet the…

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Hanging by a thread

Gavin is causing everyone grief. He has Elliott Richard so scared (from all the stories and thoughts he shares with him) that he won't be by himself even for a…

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Autism: Tough decisions

We are quickly approaching the point where Gavin needs to go back to the hospital. He has lost touch with reality and talking to people that aren't there. He is…

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Self Doubt: An honesty post

I'm sharing this because I think it's important for people to understand just how bad things can get when dealing with Autism. Things are really bad now. Gavin is pushing…

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Manic Monday

I have to try to keep a sense of humor about everything or I'll completely lose my mind. That said, Gavin is manic. He can't stand still of even stop…

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The plan

We spoke with Gavin's doctor and decided to increase his meds at bedtime just a bit. I'm doubtful this will work because he is only on 1mg of resperidol and…

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Fear

Lizze and I are already considering the idea that Gavin will have to go back to Akron Children's Hospital. He is clearly not stable and we can't help him. No…

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