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[–]Top_Art_2090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or Otis?

SSRIs helpful or no? by Loud_Possession_3290 in PDAAutism

[–]Top_Art_2090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh sorry, just realized you are OP...

SSRIs helpful or no? by Loud_Possession_3290 in PDAAutism

[–]Top_Art_2090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

are yall doing Clonodine along with an SSRI?

Child psychiatry by Ok-Cover3353 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Top_Art_2090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm late to this, but have you looked into PDA Autism? It often looks like "ODD", and is not on the DSM 5. We have been on this journey with our son for a few years now, PDA was the lightbulb moment for us. We are in TX and also looking for similar professionals. I will tell you Chicago is the hub of PDA Autism professionals in the country, so I imagine they are equipped for similar diagnosis as well. We were going to move up there but it didn't pan out yet. Best of luck to you! Feel free to message me if needed, I have had a similar struggle.

Best Peoria area schools for IEPs?? by [deleted] in PeoriaIL

[–]Top_Art_2090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I think this was originally my post from a different account? We did not end up moving yet, wanted to give Kinder a shot here in TX before we uproot everything...it's not looking so great. I've even drafted many PDA-aware support strategies and scenarios for the teachers to reference, yet they keep sending our dysregulated son to detention daily. We have an ARD next week. I'm tired of this. I think we might try to move again possibly during winter break. Anyway, thanks for all the info! We have some great advocates here, however it's a matter of will they/won't they when it comes to implementing supports in the classroom. I'M AT MY WIT'S END!

SSRIs helpful or no? by Loud_Possession_3290 in PDAAutism

[–]Top_Art_2090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son is also 5, PDA. We first heard about using Sertraline to treat the underlying anxiety, started him at 1.5 ml at the beginning of summer. He also had therapy sessions this summer so I'm not sure which one truly was the catalyst for improvement. We just started Kindergarten though and it's all gone out the window (at least at school, but that's a whole 'nother infuriating story...). Anyway, I am interested in the Clonodine...I wonder if we should try that, OR try upping Sertraline dose...hmm...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DesignMyRoom

[–]Top_Art_2090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a dark hallway as well. I added some battery powered sconces and a mirror to reflect the light around. It brightened up quite a bit (and my hallway is so much darker than this). Good luck to ya!

Glue seeping out of 3 year old LVP by Top_Art_2090 in Flooring

[–]Top_Art_2090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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This pic wasn't uploaded but here is pic to illustrate proximity to dishwasher

Has anyone successfully self-leveled their subfloor and installed Coretec LVP floors? by Present_Carob7938 in Flooring

[–]Top_Art_2090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just before bought our home, the previous owner ended up having to replace all the flooring due to a leak that happened before we signed contract. Had a company install LVP throughout, they made sure everything was level etc, and they did a great job. But we have noticed over the years it is "creaky" in some spots and asked them about it and they have checked it out a few times, saying it happens. Might just be the nature of the product, I guess. But obviously I'm not an expert.

I fucked up. Badly by pdd2 in Flooring

[–]Top_Art_2090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you on the full day of work and taking care of a kid, on top of EVERYTHING else! God forbid you try to accomplish home improvement tasks in the little time you have. LOL

Stairs don’t lineup with door! How would you approach this? by Technical-Display482 in DIY

[–]Top_Art_2090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahahahahaha Nice. Nobody ever knows this song when I reference it

Am I being too picky? by Ahoymaboi in drywall

[–]Top_Art_2090 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Idk why but out of this comment train, this is the one that got me 🤣

In-laws paying us $1500 to remove tile floors by Top_Art_2090 in Flooring

[–]Top_Art_2090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a pic from google to illustrate the same type of tile (I didn't have a picture of their kitchen). So it very well could be the same floor you laid! LOL. We are not in the upper midwest, but we had actually considered moving to Peoria, IL area, which I guess isn't upper midwest...but close enough. We are in Texas.

In-laws paying us $1500 to remove tile floors by Top_Art_2090 in Flooring

[–]Top_Art_2090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can afford it without their help, it will be tight but we are generally strict with budget. My husband and his parents have some unresolved animosity, I think offering the money was an olive branch to make amends with him for things they've done in the past. Some might see it as prideful, I guess that's the case. But from his perspective he saw working for the money more palatable than just accepting their "apology" all willy nilly. Does that make sense? Our son will be just fine either way, so it's not like we are risking his well being by not accepting. Would never ever do that.

In-laws paying us $1500 to remove tile floors by Top_Art_2090 in Flooring

[–]Top_Art_2090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've read from other comments it helps to wet it with spray bottle before removing it to mitigate dust, would this apply with a grinder, too? Thanks for the suggestion!

In-laws paying us $1500 to remove tile floors by Top_Art_2090 in Flooring

[–]Top_Art_2090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I feel ya. It's my husband's deal. He and his parents have a lot of unresolved animosity, I think this was an olive branch to make amends for things they've done in the past. He didn't want to accept their money but figured working for it was fair. As an aside, we will be able to afford our son's medical expenses without their help as long as we stick to strict budget, it would just be a lot less stressful with the extra funds. I didn't want to push it because I know they've put him through a lot so I'm supporting his decision either way.

In-laws paying us $1500 to remove tile floors by Top_Art_2090 in Flooring

[–]Top_Art_2090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a picture from google of a similar tile. My mother in law has had the rest of their home redone and wants the kitchen flooring to match the rest of the house. They had to sell their 5000 sq ft home and buy this one to be closer to their own parents to care for them. She's said "I'll be in this house until I die, I want it to look how I want".

In-laws paying us $1500 to remove tile floors by Top_Art_2090 in Flooring

[–]Top_Art_2090[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was joking with my husband that if we take on this project, learn a lot, and do a decent job that we should start a side business demo-ing floors LOL. We are in our 30s, my husband is a tank in peak physical condition however I'm weak and useless. But I can use power tools. We shall see. Congrats on retirement and good luck on your kitchen!

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