Thank you all for asking about Koley. It means so much to know that people are thinking about him and care.
He has been struggling and not behaving very well. We are trying to figure out what his triggers are and how to help him cope. He has been home a bunch. Which I LOVE! His visits at home have been pretty successful but his behaviors at Applewood are less than stellar. He has been acting out in class, throwing, hitting, being verbally & physically abusive and not completing his school work. He is not staying in group and refusing to listen in therapy. It is very frustrating as he is so far away and I can't step in and help. I can't be there in 15 minutes and try to help or get through to him.
We had a meeting in Cleveland two weeks ago in which we were given a positive diagnosis for bi-polar. As backwards as it sounds we were relieved. It is another avenue to treat him. The funding and treatment doors have been opened.
On a mood changing note I recieved this email from his teacher today:
Hi Mrs.Johnson~ I wanted to let you know that Kole has been wonderful this week. He has been in school all three days and completing his work. He even won a little bag of M&Ms for being the first student to follow a direction I gave today!!!!!!!!!
We are so super proud of him. We talked to him tonight and told him that he was doing a great job! He had a little hope in his voice. There was a little lift that isn't usually there.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
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hugs to your whole family. we have to keep believing this program is the best option and with time and patience he'll slowly learn to cope! :hugs:
The note from his teacher is wonderful to hear! With his new diagnosis, I hope he can receive the treatment he needs to make him better and bring him back home.
i hope that him getting the positive comments helps him in some way. and lots of hugs to you...i know it's not easy for you at all, but it sounds like he's better in cleveland. i'm glad you're getting to see him so much :)
What a wonderful letter from the teacher. I know that I'm hoping for good things and I am relieved that you finally have a diagnosis.
I will pray for Koley and your family. I can't even imagine how hard this is on you. You are doing what is best for him so make sure you remember that. I'm glad you have a diagnosis now, may not be what you want to hear but at least it is an answer. Lots of hugs to you!
Hugs!!!
Hugs!!! Keeping all of you in my thoughts. So glad that Kole did great this week! YAY
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