Today Is The Day

Well today is the day I take Dakota to the psychiatrist to talk about his meds and the things that have been going on. I wonder what he is going to suggest for school. The in home counselor is going to an autism seminar Tuesday so she is hoping to get ideas on things the school can do or what we can do for Dakota. My cousin is a Principal in the Southern Part of the state and said she would check with her Special Ed Director for ideas and get back to me.

Honestly I really don’t think there is any more for the school today. I am really upset with the school in a way. Especially when I was talking with the Vice Principal about one of the horrendous mornings we had this week and her reaction was I don’t know what we can do? Now is that something you say to someone who is upset and crying? Sorry wrong answer. I in my mind seriously believe Dakota can not handle school. The stress is too much and more and more is coming out.

Something changed Thursday and Friday at school and all hell broke loose with him this weekend. It’s not right that one child has so much stress when it comes to school. A lot of shut downs too this week. More this week then in the past. I think he shut down almost every day this week. I am so frustrated.

After the appointment we will be on our way for the EKG. I really believe that everything is going to be fine with the EKG but I would much rather rule things out then be sorry later if something was wrong and I didn’t push for this. What it is going to come down to is that he is very highly stressed.

The end of the school year feels like a long way off. They get off sometime in June. I can’t wait for summer to get here. In fact I want spring here now. It was in the 40′s today. I took Brittany outside for a little walk. She loves it out there. She swang on the tire swing again. I am getting to think she doesn’t like pictures as the little bugger turns her head. I swear she has hit the terrible two’s a month early. She is now climbing all over the place in the house. She even can get on top of my kitchen counters. She has no fear just like Dakota.

Dakota was in his room earlier working on some crafty stuff. He even went outside today for awhile. First time in a long time. I think he even rode his bike around the circle part of the drive way. He spent a lot of time today in his room by himself. He has been isolating himself lately.

I am hoping this week it will hit almost 50 so I can walk to school and pick him up. I miss walking to school to pick him up. I know he don’t like it at times. We get a little ways on our way and he is fine. It’s going to be a blast heading to the parks again when it’s nice out.

Well I am going to get off here and head to bed so I can get up in the morning.

Have a great Monday and I will update you all later.

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28 Responses to “Today Is The Day”

  • 1
    Thom says:

    Stacie: Do you think, and I’m just asking because I’m trying to learn about this, but maybe Dakota knows what he is doing with school and he’s just acting the part because he knows he gets more attention and doesn’t have to go to school then? I’m just asking if that could be a possibility here. In other words do you think he might be scheming about this in his own way? I wouldn’t think so but I just wonder. I hope all goes well and I’ll be anxious to read about this. Be strong my friend :)
    .-= Thom´s last blog ..One Year Ago Today… and Musical Monday – What Moves You? =-.

    admin Reply:

    Hi Thom. I don’t think the chest pains are fake. Some of it I do wonder but I still tell him he has to go to school and try to make it through the day. Funny as we talked about this last week. It’s really hard to tell. The thought has crossed my mind honestly.

    Thom Reply:

    Stac: I didn’t mean the chest pains. I meant his reaction to school
    .-= Thom´s last blog ..The Teapot Test and Stripping Figure Skater =-.

    admin Reply:

    I honestly don’t know Thom. I can’t say that it wasn’t a thought that crossed my mind.

  • 2
    Vickie says:

    Stacie, I hope the EKG goes well. Hopefully the warmer weather improves him mood next week.

    You are right though, crappy thing for the Vice Principal to say.
    .-= Vickie´s last blog ..Good News and Happy Easter Card =-.

    admin Reply:

    I think the EKG went well as we didn’t have to stay. :)

  • 3
    Grampy says:

    We all have cabin fever. Hopefully the warmer weather will help. Have a good day at the Doctor.Hope all goes well.

    admin Reply:

    Thanks Grampy! I am loving this warmer weather.

  • 4

    Hi – just found you on MBC, and I really appreciate your honest voice. I don’t have your experiences, but I feel for you and I hope all goes well. You sound so caring and involved – I’m guessing Dakota has the best mom ever.

    Peryl
    .-= Parenting ad absurdum´s last blog ..Making robots, Out of nothing at all…* =-.

    admin Reply:

    Thanks Peryl! That means a lot to me. Glad you found me. Thanks for stopping by.

  • 5

    I am so sorry for your little Dakota. I work with children diagnosed with Autism and found your blog via FF. I don’t know any specifics about Dakota, but I understand the heartache when a child is doing poorly and stressed. I wish you all the best.

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    admin Reply:

    Hi Francine! I am just so frustrated. It’s just so hard to help him when you don’t know how. I will stop by shortly. Have a great day.

  • 6
    TooManyHats says:

    I so hop eyour appts go well today.
    .-= TooManyHats´s last blog ..Monday Menu Mania =-.

    admin Reply:

    Thanks! I will have an update out shortly this morning.

  • 7

    Hope all went/goes well…sending you posstive thoughts!
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    admin Reply:

    Thanks Susan! Will have an update out shortly.

  • 8
    angie says:

    Hoping all goes well. It’s always difficult to deal with cabin fever, meds and tests. Hugs.
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    admin Reply:

    Thanks Angie! It’s starting to feel like spring.

  • 9
    Amy says:

    Good luck..

    I hope it all goes well. I know it will you are an amazing Mom and will make sure it does..

    Have a great day.
    .-= Amy´s last blog ..Tonight is the night… =-.

    admin Reply:

    Thanks Amy! Will update shortly.

  • 10
    lily says:

    HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Izeah has been going down hill at school and at home as well girl, I know how you feel.

    Teacher called me today for a 7 person staff meeting for Izeah, they have no idea what to do with him anymore.

    I did learn that if I take him out of school, I am responsible for finding him a new one and all that stuff, but if his school can not “keep” him there for any reason that includes them not being able to “handle” him anymore, the district will entirely pay for placement and tuiton for a private school, maybe it’s just in California, maybe it’s not, I’m just throwing it out to you so you can have additional information ;)

    I am here for you girl, no matter what I’m going through, im always here for you if you need a friend ;)
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    admin Reply:

    Thanks Lily. That works the same here in the state of Wisconsin. I don’t think the school is equipped to deal with autism nor are they educated enough. I will update soon. I am just so frustrated as I feel there is nothing I can do.

  • 11

    I hope the situation with school changes. You deserve a break.
    .-= Maria@Conversations with Moms´s last blog ..The Cruise and the Plan =-.

    admin Reply:

    I don’t think it’s going to change much the schools are absolute dummies if you ask me.

  • 12
    Laane says:

    I’m so sorry.

    We’ve been through the same.
    Also thinking my autistic might get a show on to get attention and to prevent going to school.
    But matters got worse and it took lots of time to make him go, and when he came back he needed to release so much frustration and such.

    It was clear that his social development was not even half of that of his classmates.
    He felt left out during breaks, didn’t understand what was going on in class, couldn’t read the faces of classmates and teachers, and when young people his age started the girls-boys things he completely felt left out.

    I tried everything, but finally had to admit that he’d better drop out of school.
    Homeschooling is forbidden here. So he’s at home all day.

    We tried a kind of daycare where people like him learn working skills, but even there he didn’t feel well.

    I think we made him go to school too long. Exposed him too long to people who excted far too much from him. :(
    .-= Laane´s last blog ..The continuing story – waiting for mail =-.

    admin Reply:

    Laane now I really don’t feel so a lone in what’s going on. It’s so hard to watch your child suffer. Thanks for sharing your story with me.

  • 13
    Sherri says:

    Oh Stacie, I am SO sorry Dakota is so unhappy and stressed. I agree with you, that there HAS to be something the school can do. It is not “right” for him to so unhappy. Surely they can figure out a way to adapt his day to where he can be successful. I wish there was something I could tell you works here…maybe I will ask some of my friends who have older kids and see what they are doing….bless you and Dakota! I will pray for him and his stress levels….that can’t be good on his lil body :( ((((HUGS))))
    .-= Sherri´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday-1st =-.

    admin Reply:

    Your right Sherri it’s not good on his body at all. They are doing great with his education but they aren’t handling the special needs. There was actually something that a Dr from a convention suggested on bringing games or things Dakota likes into school and Dakota have time for them at school. Not just short term he said long term. I really don’t think they would go for that. One of the schools in the county bought three Wii’s for the special ed kids and it works. Great OT with the Wii.

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