An update on Grandson :-)

I'm really pleased to hear all your good news nannynoo. I didn't post on your other threads, except to say there was good advice being offered, but I did follow your story with interest. You are doing such a great job.

I hope an escort can be arranged as it's a huge chunk out of your day, apart from your back problem. It must be hard for him too, the long journeys at the beginning and end of his day.

I admire you for your tenacity and the way you've let nothing overwhelm you.

Thank you so much for the update X

Yes roses is right about the relative scarcity of the type of school needed and of course this little boy needed the stability of school to aid his settling in with nanny but I hope a similar lar school nearer home can be identified at the right time. The journey is so demanding of him and his nanny

So lovely to hear that things are going well. Four hours travelling time is a long time for both of you though. No wonder you are tired and no wonder your back is hurting

It is important to take care of yourself as well as you are taking care of your lovely grandson.

You both deserve to be happy and well

Thank you so much for posting an update Nannynoo. So glad things are settling down for your little DGS although it sounds exhausting for you. Hope you can get the school journey problem sorted soon. You are an amazingly brave lady and your GS is lucky to have you!

So glad things are going so well for you both. Hope you will be able to find a school that's closer, it sounds a very tiring day for a little boy and he needs you fit and well too.

What a lovely, positive update. Your life sounds exhausting though! A nearer school sounds as though it should be a high priority on SS's 'to do' list. Fingers crossed they come up with a solution soon

Thanks for the update, so glad it is going well. Hope you get rest for your back soon. Look after yourself.

The trouble us, there are not many of this type of school and you have to accept what you can.However, a two hour journey is not good for any child.

Wonderful for you nannynoo. our autistic grandson has a taxi driver and an escort, an hour there and an hour back again,SS should find one for you.Keep telling them it's having an effect on your back.What a good outcome, and it will get better as he settles with you.Good Luck.

Thanks for this happy update. Is there a plan for him to transfer to a school nearer to you, maybe in the new year ?

Lovely to have such a happy progress report nannynoo. Your DGS is so lucky to have such a loving, caring "nanny" as you. I don't know how you do those school runs everyday, you must be exhausted. I used to do something similar before we moved house but thankfully only once or twice a week. I think moving to a school nearer you has to be a priority if this is going to be a long term thing. This would give you more time to relax together. you must both be worn out. to you. x

Lovely to read the update and I am glad he is doing well.
You both seem happy and becoming settled; I hope you get all the support you need and he continues to progress.
Look after yourself

On a different note I HATE leaving my dog for 4 hours a day too and I might as well have a part time job!!! x

Ahhh thank you so much everyone , was thinking the other day he is thriving and I want to thrive too so BOTH of us are

And that means me taking care of myself too! ... So once this journey thing is sorted I will have more time for me thankfully and yes I do 4 x 1hr journeys per day and my GS does 2

I think at the next meeting we will discuss a school in my area , it will have to happen at some point as this is going to be long term not short term

It is sad what is going on with his Mum but only she can make the decision to get help / change things

I am so glad my GS is healing and me alongside him too and am feeling much more positive about things now and the school and SW's and assessment lady etc are all on board so I feel supported

I still do remember the AWFUL days in my previous posts when I couldn't sleep and did much much crying , it really was an awful time to heal from etc and am so glad we are both moving on so quickly from the hurt of the past etc and are really enjoying each other and each new day! xx

You are doing a very good job. You should feel proud. How good that your GS can be looked after by family who love him.

You can give him stability . The worst thing for a child with autism is change and you can prevent stress in his world.

Take care and I hope you also get the support you will need.

Such a lovely OP, nannynoo. You certainly deserve your grandson's love and he deserves to be loved so much.

Please take care of yourself as well.

Lovely to have an update from you, nannynoo, and I'm glad your DGS has settled in so well.

What a journey to and from his school though - I hadn't realised you lived so far away. It must be difficult, hope you get some help with that aspect soon but you're obviously coping brilliantly and so is your DGS. Well done!

I think she means she does four. He only does two. Is that right?

How lovely - Bless him!
I'm puzzled, though, why he has to do 4 journeys a day to school? Can't be good for either of you.

Oh nannynoo that's wonder. I am so pleased for both of you.
Your last paragraph brought a tear to my eye.