Improvements

Yes, we have had improvements. I've just been afraid to say anything just, yet. Didn't want to jinx Kevin. lol We had a follow up visit with his Doctor today.  He walked in and said hello to Kevin; Kevin said "Hello Doctor."  I did a double take. I think his doctor was really pleased to see how Kevin has been coming along.  He noticed right away that Kevin wasn't all hunched over with his arms over his head. I told him about the other day we had to go somewhere and while he was in the bathroom I laid his clothes next to him. I had to go check on something (I have no memory anymore) and when I went back to help him I found a surprise. Kevin was dressed, brushed his teeth, put on his deodorant and was brushing his hair. No promoting from me at all.  During shower time he's been very alert lately and hasn't needed any promoting again. It's really nice to know that I can walk away for a second and he'll just keeping on doing what he needs to be doing.

I think most of it is due to the fact that his now fully off Prozac, and down to 1/2 of a pill of the Ativan twice day, along with the Fanapt.  I haven't needed to go up on the Fanapt, which was a concern with taking him off of the Prozac.  The other thing that I need to consider is he has been getting a lot less dairy products, because it's summer vacation.  The casein protein in dairy is a problem for a lot of Autistic people just like Gluten Protein.  It's not something I really want to do, but if it needs to come out to help then it needs to come out.  There are substitutes out there for dairy. I just have to learn and look for them.  BUT! For right now I'm not going to do anything with the dairy.  His doctor said the Prozac should be completely out of his system in about 3 more weeks and I want to give Kevin a chance to have a few moments without any changes. BUT! It will have to be tested before school starts, otherwise it will be hard to tell if any reactions are school or the casein.

Last Prozac Going Going Gone

Today is the first day without Prozac!  Wish us luck people.  If all goes well in a month I want to start removing the Ativan.