missmyboy,

Tell those well meaning friends to watch the "You Look Great" video series on You Tube. The link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Xso...ature=youtu.be It is 6 segments. It is about an adult but it tells a story that is worth hearing.

These long waits for a psychiatric eval report don't make sense. Your son is in crisis. I have never heard of a psychiatric eval for a head injury. A psychiatric eval to determine risk of injury to self or others usually would have a quick result.

If your friends are responding from a religious position, please PM me so we can discuss the implications of this attitude. I have seen it for years.

Was the merry-go-round one of the simple rotating metal rides that the kids push by themselves or a carnival style ride?

I know what you mean by your cringe when you see a park with rides. It took me years before I could ride a bike down a hill after my bike fall and injury. Your son's experience was extreme and far from a common risk.

Reasonable care and oversight will protect your younger child. Maybe a bike helmet would be a way to lower your anxiety when she is out playing. There are some cute ones with animal ears and graphics.

And, please disregard the comments. When they have walked a mile in his brain, they will have a different response.

As for the future, there is a chance that he will not be settled down for school next year. Making some plans to accommodate his school needs will give you something to focus on. There are some great home school resources you can research. If he learns that you can be a source of him getting settled and out of the mental chaos, you can rebuild his relationship with you.

There are other resources I can refer you too when the time comes if you need them.

My best to you.