http://kidamnesiac.okcomputer.org/2011/11/16/compassion-fatigue/ Fast times and wild living with (the former) Baby Whozit... Thu, 18 Feb 2016 12:02:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.4 http://kidamnesiac.okcomputer.org/2011/11/16/compassion-fatigue/comment-page-1/#comment-627 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:52:26 +0000 http://kidamnesiac.okcomputer.org/?p=2553#comment-627 And I should say, save some compassion for you, too! You are allowed to have a day where you are not feeling typically charitable. It’s called being human.

]]> http://kidamnesiac.okcomputer.org/2011/11/16/compassion-fatigue/comment-page-1/#comment-626 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:51:36 +0000 http://kidamnesiac.okcomputer.org/?p=2553#comment-626 Yes, that sounds about right. As a cousin of an intellectually disabled child, patience is welcomed. Emmett is doing the best he can; frankly, it’s equally possible you’d have some other totally uncoordinated kid with nearly the same issues who isn’t delayed. His parents probably should help out, but be aware that my aunt and uncle didn’t go out alone without Matt for *20 years*, as they simply couldn’t leave him with anyone else due to his issues. Catching a quick break to talk to a normal adult is a real blessing. Bethany is a whole ‘nother kettle of fish. Her father should have removed her when she was disruptive, and gone home. Some days some kids have just had it and need the break. When Matt (who did have issues) was disruptive he got taken home. Period. I think that’s the difference; Emmett is slow but not disruptive–not being very coordinated or able to follow instructions can be annoying but he’s doing his best. Bethany, on the other hand, is deliberately being disruptive and violent. She should either behave, or be removed. Or I would remove Simon, because you don’t want him getting hit.

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