Today was Matthew's first appointment back at the therapists. He did well. He waited quietly as his therapist and I talked about what had been going on. She is going to see him a few times and then give us a diagnosis so that the school can get the 504 plan in place. She also is going to spend the first couple appointments just playing games so he feels more comfortable talking to her when the time comes. We also talked about getting Matthew a med evaluation so that after he is given time to adjust to meds she can start teaching him coping skills. I really hope this helps him.

Doctors appointment

Last week the twins had a physical. Matthew refused to do what was asked of him. He hid in the corner under the exam table until I coaxed him out. The dr had to tell him step by step what she was doing and he still refused to have his privates checked. She said he could wait til next year for that part. The dr asked me if I wanted her to document his behavior, I told her that it was up to her. She also asked if I thought medication might help. I told her I wanted to wait until after he started therapy, but I am wondering if meds might help. I am not sure what to do about it.

Matthew served his detention with no problem. He was a little standoffish when walking into the office because there were a lot of kids in there.

Behavior at home has been ok the past few days, except when it came to cleaning his room. He hid under a blanket while his twin brother cleaned their room.

Today we made stress balls with a balloon filled with playdoh. He seems to have liked that and I hope he uses it.

Matthew starts therapy again on Tuesday...I hope that I can continue to find a time that works to be able to take him. I have talked to my employer about getting on FMLA so that I don't have to worry about losing my job while I seek help for my son.