He's smart enough to know that the things he does in school, especially, are not normal - specifically how upset he gets at little things, and his tantrums, but he doesn't seem to be able to control them much.
I've got a friend who lives about 45mins away
I think time with a peer will help and do encourage you to do the drive. Maybe your friend can help out in some other way to compensate for you doing more of the driving? Gas/Car Wear Money? Cook a few family meals that you can heat 'n serve to make the rest of the week go easier?
But I'm worried about the Tantrums - good for you for getting the evaluation appointment all set up - it's hard to wait! And one doesn't usually get an answer right away either - to make matters worse. In the meantime, I'd suggest reading
'Transforming the Difficult Child Workbook' by Lisa Bravo
so you can start 'accentuating the positive' and also giving him safe places to practice being 'in control' of his strong feelings.
Keep us posted!
Grinity
