Heartbreak

We just found Gavin crying in his room. He has been seeing things all night. Apparently he saw a "rat face" in his door way. He got up and followed…

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The struggle

Anyone versed in Autism already knows what a struggle Autism can be. Gavin just got home from his 2nd hospital stay in as many weeks. I went from frustrated with…

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Houston we have regression

Since Gavin has been gone this time Elliott Richard has really had a rough time. He has begun having "accidents" on the carpet. We have talked to Dr. Patti and…

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Please Pray for Everyone

Gavin is going to Akron Children's Hospital. He has become extremely violent and much to dangerous to be here. We can't keep everyone safe from him including himself. Please pray…

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Autism and the “blended” family

Autism affects all families it touches. Blended families are especially affected. As you know I adopted Gavin he is not mu biological son. I want to be very clear that…

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Breaking Point

I think we are reaching the breaking point with Gavin. I don't know that there is any way to stabilize the rest of the family with him here in the…

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Day 3: Trouble in paradise

After today Lizze and I are discussing whether or not to take Gavin to Akron Children's for the psych hold he should have had at the Cleveland Clinic.  Gavin is…

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