this morning we went to therapy, it seemed to go ok, she explained to Brandon who she was and why he was there. he actually started talking to her about that...
We have had more problems in the last 2 weeks with my son (7.5 ADHD/ODD medicated Vyvanse). I have gotten notes from daycare and now I am getting notes from...
Has he reacted to sugar before? What kind of candy? I ask because my son
doesn't react to sugar or dyes but I know lots of kids who are. What I
would do is...
Candice, Ya, I had thought of that too..just don't give it to him for a week and see what happens. He does have the typical sugar crash after he eats sweets to...
The day Madden was diagnosed with ADHD we put him on a sugar free diet and what a difference that made. Even now, 4 years later, he's on a sugar...
Oh and I meant to reply to the hubby thing... I know what you mean! I'm the
one who deals with the kids 99% of the time. Hubby has no patience when it
comes...
Bipolar children cycle quickly (think minutes/hours not weeks). It could be a seasonal thing or allergies (those do cycle) ... -- Sent from my mobile device ...
I am 37 years old and live in Southern California. I have a 2 year old girl and my 4 1/2 year old girl is diagnosed with ADHD/anxiety and has sensory issues....
Well, I guess I"m not new to parenting him as he's 5 yo (6 at the end of the month). But he's been seeing a psychologist for about six weeks now and the ...
I've been MIA since my very first post & I'm so sorry for that! It's been an interesting past month. My son, Jake (5.5) was diagnosed a month ago with ADHD...
Sorry if this is a repost, but I didn't see it show up after a few hours.... Well, I guess I"m not new to parenting him as he's 5 yo (6 at the end of the ...
Marla: Well, @ 7.5 maybe your DS is going through a growth spurt. That will affect the way any med is metabolised. If you notice cycling of the moods, I...
Welcome and here's some information you may find helpful. Barb SITES FOR INFORMATION ON ADHD/ADD MEDICATIONS http://www.drugs.com (lots of information on this...
Well, I'd be talking with the therapist to see if this is or isn't the right med for your DS. Does your child have a 504 or IEP? I would request one and...
Thanks Barb! What is an IEP or 504? I'm so new to all this! And, he's not getting any therapy; it hasn't been reccomended or mentioned at all? *sigh* I feel...
Hi there :) I'm new here too, joined about a month ago, the day before my ds, Jake 5.5, was diagnosed with adhd! We just recently changed meds from ritalin,...
Here's some sites that will help with the IEP and/or 504 questions. Wrightslaw is a great site for this information. As for therapy, I would ASK about...
Suzanne Welcome! It helps so much being here and reading that there are others out there who have the exact same challenges!! You sound so much like me!! My...
My daughter had a similar problem last year. Your son is crying out for therapy help. I would also suggest you seek a social skills group to join. It might...
Focalin is prescirbed at half the dosage of ritalin! So if you take 5mg of focalin that's equivilant to 10 mg ritalin ... -- Sent from my mobile device Erin...
I think they all start working pretty much within a few hours of giving it to them. Sometimes it takes time to find the right med for the child. My daughter...
Wow, Barb. THANK YOU!!!! I am ordering books, writing down questions for the psychologist and DH will call the pediatrician on Monday for a check up and...
That's what I have seen in my internet searching and was thinking as well Erin, so I have a message into our neurologist, because I think it is less about it...
How is Jake doing with swallowing the concerta med? I've been thinking about the concerta because of the slow release throughout the day, but I'm not sure...
Welcome, I am new too :) The incessant talking my daughter does when she's not medicated about drives me insane :) She doesn't do it when on medications. I...
My son finnally got his prescription cover and all yesterday. He is on the lowest dosage of Adderall the doc could prescribe. My question is did anyone else...
You're more than welcome! Barb ... From: Suzanne B To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 5:17 PM Subject: Re: [ADHD...
It does get better, doesn't go away completely but it gets better :) My son is 17 & been on meds since he was 6. Between the meds, behavior therapy & TONS of...