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[quote=Anonymous]OP here. For context, she is loving, calm, takes direction fairly well but seems to forget a lot even it it has been communicated verbally and in writing. Example: 4 days ago she didn't put helmet on my youngest (although we talked about helmets multiple times and I showed her where and how to use them, wrote it down on her daily cheat sheet that helmets are a must), he fell off scooter and got a big, swollen lump on his head.

I chose her because of her experience as a 1:1 support teacher for a year to a kid like mine (high functioning autism). It took us this long to get her driving up to par, and as a first time host mom I do feel like so far I have put into the AP relationship more than I've gotten out so far but I think she is solid.  A little goofy sometimes (eg it was freezing cold here yesterday and heat running in the house but she decided to open a window so the cat could enjoy fresh air...).

We have had grandparents living with us this whole time to help.me onboard her and this is her second week since they left. But seriously, she has been to OT at least 10+ times and every single time she has had a family member with her telling her to go into session (and stay) and I've asked her to share back what they did in session so we can come up with ideas for home activities - she had full understanding of this, it wasn't a miscommunication. She did message me to tell me she was going to Costco, but it was before his appointment even started.i will sit down with her this evening and ask: when you left, had the therapist taken my child back yet (did she leave him in the waiting room??? Probably not but...), Were you able to get back to him on time prior to the end of the appointment?). She mentioned her concern that I might be regretful of choosing her, so I know she gets that this is serious.

I also sense flagging motivation this week. It's a lot more work for her with my parents gone, and a but lonelier. But all of it outlined from the start and frankly, she has had it pretty easy so far. Last week she stepped up well.[/quote]

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