Update on My Son's Bond Hearing

[Guest guest]

My son's bond hearing went as well as could be expected. I was able

to speak to the state's attorney and inform her of his medical

history. I was not allowed to speak to the judge. My son's bond was

set at $1500, of which I had to post $150 to get him released, and he

has a trial date of Nov. 20th. I do plan on getting him an attorney.

My thanks to everyone who responded. , I'm sorry to hear about

the bad experience you had at Streamwood. I think my son would

definitely not benefit from that type of environment... in addition

to being too old (23).

Diane, I'm sorry to hear about your son's suicide attempt, and glad

you seem to have found a good doctor for him. Would you be willing

to share the name of that psychiatrist? I had found an excellent doc

last year, but then she left the practice, and I haven't been able to

track her down. It is extremely difficult to get these kids

medicated correctly. Steve's bipolar was brought on by being on an

SSRI alone, which can occur in those people who are prone toward it.

I will be contacting Mr. Glink.

Thanks again, everyone,

Kris

[Guest guest]

Kris, good luck with getting your son the help he needs.  An 'internet' friend

of mine has two sons with disabilities.  The oldest one, with Aspergers, is a

source of great pride for her.  The younger one, who has a violent streak (and

has no official diagnosis yet) has a juvenile record and has assaulted his older

brother.  My friend will not allow him to get away with this and does have him

arrested.  She is hoping this will help get her son a diagnosis and the help he

needs.

Finato

www.AngelSpeaks.com

www.wegrowdreams.org

From: a Pfromm <berndsgirl@...>

Subject: Update on My Son's Bond Hearing

IPADDUnite

Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 3:38 AM

My son's bond hearing went as well as could be expected. I was able

to speak to the state's attorney and inform her of his medical

history. I was not allowed to speak to the judge. My son's bond was

set at $1500, of which I had to post $150 to get him released, and he

has a trial date of Nov. 20th. I do plan on getting him an attorney.

My thanks to everyone who responded. , I'm sorry to hear about

the bad experience you had at Streamwood. I think my son would

definitely not benefit from that type of environment. .. in addition

to being too old (23).

Diane, I'm sorry to hear about your son's suicide attempt, and glad

you seem to have found a good doctor for him. Would you be willing

to share the name of that psychiatrist? I had found an excellent doc

last year, but then she left the practice, and I haven't been able to

track her down. It is extremely difficult to get these kids

medicated correctly. Steve's bipolar was brought on by being on an

SSRI alone, which can occur in those people who are prone toward it.

I will be contacting Mr. Glink.

Thanks again, everyone,

Kris

[Guest guest]

Hi Kris,

My son's psychiatrist is Dr. Lucy Ibrahim. Her phone number is 630 292-4141.

Drew was an inpatient at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital and is now in the partial

program from 9-3 weekdays for a couple of weeks. I don't think she maintains a

private practice outside of these programs but not sure. If distance is

reasonable you might call her office and ask. Drew is on Medicaid and that

wasn't a problem. While I think she may not have special training in autism

spectrum disorders she is very good at med mgmt which I've found to be the

cornerstone on which everything else relies. Good Luck.

IPADDUnite@...: berndsgirl@...: Tue, 4 Nov 2008

11:38:44 +0000Subject: Update on My Son's Bond Hearing

My son's bond hearing went as well as could be expected. I was able to speak to

the state's attorney and inform her of his medical history. I was not allowed to

speak to the judge. My son's bond was set at $1500, of which I had to post $150

to get him released, and he has a trial date of Nov. 20th. I do plan on getting

him an attorney.My thanks to everyone who responded. , I'm sorry to hear

about the bad experience you had at Streamwood. I think my son would definitely

not benefit from that type of environment... in addition to being too old

(23).Diane, I'm sorry to hear about your son's suicide attempt, and glad you

seem to have found a good doctor for him. Would you be willing to share the name

of that psychiatrist? I had found an excellent doc last year, but then she left

the practice, and I haven't been able to track her down. It is extremely

difficult to get these kids medicated correctly. Steve's bipolar was brought on

by being on an SSRI alone, which can occur in those people who are prone toward

it. I will be contacting Mr. Glink.Thanks again, everyone,Kris

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