The response I got, blew me away and as I know some of the members have kids with special needs I need help because I have no idea what to do or where to turn for the assistance he needs.
Below is what I was told:
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I am sorry, I thought you knew about his medical history. He was born Heroin addicted in the county jail, his mother was in prison again at that time. We did not know about his birth until he was 3 months old and she was released. He had foster care the first 3 months of his life and had to go through withdrawal just like any addict because his mother still used during her pregnancy. We got guardianship when he was less than a year. When he was 2 he was still tip toeing when he walked and he had frightful reaction to any loud noise, motorcycles, vacuum sweepers, blenders, he would run covering his ears and hide. I had him tested and he was diagnosed with Cerebal Palsy, problems with walking and tip toeing, Tourets, his licking things and darting eyes. Autism being aware of people and objects around him. We went through extensive physical therapy 3 days a week for two years. He improved greatly, but the one eye will always be weak. It is not a "lazy eye", it was explained to me that the cord attaching the eye to the socket was too long. He could have had surgery to correctm but there was the possible danger of over correcting the eye and then it would have been in a fixed position, so I decided to not have surgery. Matthew has always struggled with "continued practice" he can do it now with you but when he gets home he tries to recreate his thoughts, and they do not always line up. His memory is not consistent. I always used a check off sheet to help him stay on task, tho the sheets often disappeared....I had extras. He was very withdrawn as a child. people would speak to him and he would walk pass them, part of the Autism, he just did not see people . So we would practice looking in front of you and who was around in your surroundings. At times he would not even notice his pet jumping up and down in front of him. But like the other obstacles we worked on them and most he has outgrown, the only reason to welcome puberty in a teenager! Matt could use extra help if he is struggling again, frustration builds in just normal life let alone if you have hindrances
I did know about his mom being a drug addict but had NO idea about his medical issues. I just do not know how to help him or where to turn. I am almost in tears.I am sorry, I thought you knew about his medical history. He was born Heroin addicted in the county jail, his mother was in prison again at that time. We did not know about his birth until he was 3 months old and she was released. He had foster care the first 3 months of his life and had to go through withdrawal just like any addict because his mother still used during her pregnancy. We got guardianship when he was less than a year. When he was 2 he was still tip toeing when he walked and he had frightful reaction to any loud noise, motorcycles, vacuum sweepers, blenders, he would run covering his ears and hide. I had him tested and he was diagnosed with Cerebal Palsy, problems with walking and tip toeing, Tourets, his licking things and darting eyes. Autism being aware of people and objects around him. We went through extensive physical therapy 3 days a week for two years. He improved greatly, but the one eye will always be weak. It is not a "lazy eye", it was explained to me that the cord attaching the eye to the socket was too long. He could have had surgery to correctm but there was the possible danger of over correcting the eye and then it would have been in a fixed position, so I decided to not have surgery. Matthew has always struggled with "continued practice" he can do it now with you but when he gets home he tries to recreate his thoughts, and they do not always line up. His memory is not consistent. I always used a check off sheet to help him stay on task, tho the sheets often disappeared....I had extras. He was very withdrawn as a child. people would speak to him and he would walk pass them, part of the Autism, he just did not see people . So we would practice looking in front of you and who was around in your surroundings. At times he would not even notice his pet jumping up and down in front of him. But like the other obstacles we worked on them and most he has outgrown, the only reason to welcome puberty in a teenager! Matt could use extra help if he is struggling again, frustration builds in just normal life let alone if you have hindrances
Please if you have advise, I need all I can get.