Dr.Richards' Notes 1/31/04

Thomas has been making some exceptional progress since we began earlier this month.  He no longer has random bouts of shouting about "Mr.Tall"  never leaving or talking to himself.  I have discerned that Thomas' delusions were caused by Thomas' love of new things.  When Thomas was younger anything new excited him, but as Thomas got older, and lost touch with reality, he learned that new things can be bad.  I have discerned that "Mr.Tall" was nothing more than a manifestation of Thomas' fear of the unknown.  If everything continues on its current path I believe that Thomas will be able to leave some time next month.  I am so very proud of his progress.