So now that we know what we are dealing with, with Michael it is time to start working the plan. The social worker that evaluated Michael left us with a first 100 day plan. In addition, we have also received advice from parents of children with special needs. One of the most valuable probably has been – “Don’t waste time feeling sorry for yourself. It doesn’t help anything and remember this is happening to him not you.”
This week:
- Told Austin and our parents
- Posted an ad for Michael and Gabby’s new nanny
- Created a schedule for the both of them that will start to outline the new way of life during the day
- Enjoyed each kid independently for at least 2 hours!!!
- Add him to the waiting list of several Developmental Pediatricians
- Call and notify Austin’s Guidance counselor (just in case)
- Schedule our Tour for the CREC Autism Program/School
- Continue to enjoy each kid independently for at least 2 hours!!
- Give Austin the responsibility of tracking our family via video
What lies ahead for sure is a rollercoaster of good and bad times – but so far this week I think we have been so busy, getting ourselves organized that there was just no time for tears.
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