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Post by damisa on Jan 27, 2007 2:41:28 GMT -5
I am very cautious about meds. Two of my students were medicated for reasons, I believe, were not due to ADD/ADHD. These kids were out of control at home, but never at school. In both cases, the parents/caregivers did not know sign language and could not communicate with their kids. In fact, one was weened off the meds after about two years (and after the parents started taking sign language lessons).
ON the other hand, I had a student who was completely out of control both at home and at school. The doctors tried several different meds and, finally, a behavior analyst was brought in to help at school and at home. This kid was helped by a combination of behavioral intervention and medication -- so much so that the child participated in the district's deaf spelling bee. Amazing strides!
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Post by murderess on Jan 27, 2007 4:13:03 GMT -5
I have nothing to add since I have no experience or knowledge about ADD or ADHD but I just wanted to chim in my support for Daisy and your family! You are a top notch mom and you will do what is best for your children. If the meds work then that is great if not, then she will stop taking them and you will find the next step to help her situation. BIG HUGS AND SMOOCHES!! ****oh and you need to PM me your address so I can resend out your Christmas CD card***
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Post by Carina on Jan 27, 2007 5:21:17 GMT -5
damisa...do you have children of your own?
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Post by msjocee on Jan 27, 2007 14:15:50 GMT -5
Hey Daisybell, My son who is 8 in third grade was diagonsed ADHD at 5 we tryed lots of meds this last year we were on Concerta back in Oct they were going to put him at the highest 36 millgrams I was freaked out. His behavior had gotten very agressive and not doing so well. We ( my hubby and I) pulled him off all meds and never told the teacher, he works everyday by contract he has to get 3 smilie faces for a great day he ha brought home between 2 and 3 ever since we took himoff meds (go figure) But I give him Nordic Natural Fish Oils every am for focus this seems to work for him. We also do the Feingold Diet ( most Dr say it doesn't work) but we know it does. He eats no artifical foods or dyes and he is HIGHLY senstive to anything with Corn Sryup. That my boy in a nutshell and my up and down road with ADHD. I have some great books I could recomend of you are into the whole natural way. PM me if you want. Are kids are the greatest!!
Good thoughts and ((((HUGS))))
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Post by SandDancer on Jan 27, 2007 14:16:45 GMT -5
Yo! Daisybell911--
Good luck with Daisy and the meds. You've seen how much they help your son, so I'm sure you know that they will help Daisy, too, once you get the dosages and all sorted out. It's a positive sign that she wants to try the medication--that shows that she's aware of what's going on and wants help. I know you'll work out the best way to help her.
You're great, and things will work out!
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Post by pia on Jan 27, 2007 16:00:14 GMT -5
My son was diagnosed a week or so ago with ADHD hyperactive impulsive and ODD. I'm going to be putting him in a preschool that gives occupational, speech/language therapy, and behavior management. I was also referred to a parenting program for parents to be able to learn how to effectively parent a child with these problems. His doc wants to start him on a drug called Tenex (also called Catapres). It isn't a stimulant, it's a blood pressure med that works on the nervous system. I've never heard of it. Anyone else have experience with this?
I'd welcome any info that any of you have. Mike was evaluated by a specialist. Have any of you considered starting a board for those of us who have kids with these problems? Maybe one where all of us can gather at to get info and trade ideas/strategies and a place to vent/have a support system with others who are going thru the same thing?
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Post by Carina on Jan 27, 2007 17:55:44 GMT -5
Have any of you considered starting a board for those of us who have kids with these problems? Maybe one where all of us can gather at to get info and trade ideas/strategies and a place to vent/have a support system with others who are going thru the same thing? I joined an existing elder-care board when my MIL moved in. I'm sure there are existing boards out there for specific care-giving issues, especially for children. People at those types of boards are usually VERY welcoming and helpful because of the nature of the boards. Of course, certain personalities might annoy you (the martyr-syndrome at elder-care boards has a tendency to annoy me), but it is an unwritten rule that you just be supportive or say nothing. Try googling your specific issue with "message board" as part of your search parameters. |
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Post by damisa on Jan 28, 2007 0:33:25 GMT -5
damisa...do you have children of your own? Nope, not yet. I'm in the business of other people's children... |
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Post by somenewromantic on Jan 29, 2007 8:57:49 GMT -5
My mother-in-law told me the other day.........
That her neighbor across the street, looking for an alternative to medication, had heard that giving your child something like (I am so NOT KIDDING, I thought it sounded like a load of shit when she told me) that actually giving your child--although her child is an eighth grader--something like a cup of COFFEE in the morning, then sending along a caffeine-loaded drink for them to have about lunch time was recommended to her by a :......(as a nursing student working on my bachelor's degree I am finding this a little hard to believe, but then again, I have worked mostly around the elderly.......whom we give mostly decaf to, because caffeine seems to exacerbate symptoms in patients with dementia; but ADD and dementia are two different things).
Something to look into--I guess. I think I'd rather go with the meds.
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Post by andijo on Jan 29, 2007 11:42:58 GMT -5
My brother used to drink a cup of coffee, it's to "wake up" the other side of the brain. The one that involves the attentiveness, as well as the behavioural aaspect of the child. However, MJ is 33-ish and still needs meds to stay focused. As an adult, he's a mess. He's been addicted to everything you can possibly think of, just trying to fit in to the "normal" mold. His marrige ended in a divorce, his children can't stand him, and he has trouble keeping employment. I feel bad for him in ways, but then in others, he can be a real JERK! But yes, the coffee thing isn't unheard of. Bryce can drink a coke and not have any effects from it. But let him drink a yellow beverage..........YOWSA!
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