19-1-2010 - Children\'s Institute:

My mood while writing this blog: Ok

Children's Institute:

As a parent it's necessary to make choices that are to benefit your child. Some choices will be easy and other difficult.
The Children's Institute in Pittsburgh called me yesterday. The lady who called said that she passed the information from my son's pedicatrician to their doctor. The Doctor at the Institute said Kyle would be appropriate for their services. The reason why I made that step to call them is because my son hardly eats. And what he does eat is just 4 foods. Picky eater is what he is but it's affecting his weight since he has gained only 2 lbs since 15 months old.
I filled out the paperwork, more like a book. The damn thing was 16 pages long! It's getting mailed out today.

If he stays inpatient, I would be able to stay with him.
Which is fine. But I also have a daughter too. Which I could take with me. I am NOT leaving my son there, two hours away, by himself. Let alone him being autistic, which is scarey. People do not know what my son's needs or wants is. They don't know why he is screaming. That is why I refuse to leave him there for him to only get "abused".
Whatever happens there, stays there, so If I am there... I wouldn't worry.
And it's not like if they hurt him, that Kyle would tell me.
I'm sorry but the doctors are the last people I trust on my list, and the damn government is pretty worthless!
So therefore, I am staying with him. End of story. I know they do have a house out there that family members can stay at.

I hope things just work out and this stress is gone soon. I cried yesterday because I want my son to get the help, but then can't bear that pain of letting other people care for him.

I will keep you all updated.
I have to get going...My son's therapist is coming in 10 mins.

Thanks for reading,
Carol Bender

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