This is wonderful Leigh and such a perfect example of how hard it can be
for our kids.

Heather


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As someone who was worried sick over my son as high school graduation loomed
closer, I wish I had known about this report.

I was able to access an excellent longitudinal study (research that follows the
same people over a period of time).  In this case, they followed individuals
with learning disabilities for 20 years-- from childhood into adulthood-- to
identify individual characteristics and life experiences that lead to successful
life outcomes.

These characteristics have been proven to be essential for college success.

If you have a teen in high school and would like to know what it's going to take
for your kid to succeed, this 44-page report is a great read.

To access it, go to http://www.conquercollegewithld.com

Leigh:

Hugs to that little boy of yours!!!!!!

Barb
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Leigh Bartoo
   To: adhd parents
   Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 3:15 PM
   Subject: [ADHD Parents Support Group] upped medication



   Last week was NOT a good week for my 6 year old at school.  He was hitting and
pushing fellow classmates, I think just about every day.  Generally, he seemed
angry and it was like he was reacting to something.  Neither his teachers nor my
dh and I were able to put our fingers on what that might be.  Although at home
we weren't seeing such a dramatic decline in behavior, we were seeing increased
yelling and anger.  I proposed to dh that we try increasing his dose of vyvanse
to the whole 20mg capsule (we've been giving him half daily).  We did so on
Sunday morning and OMG, what a difference!  He was a whole new boy, it seemed. 
He still had his temper tantrums, but they were fewer and not as dramatic.  Last
night, during the "witching hour" we call it, from 5-6:30 or so, all was quiet. 
Dh and I couldn't believe it.  About 5:30pm, dh said "hun, check it out, how
quiet the house it!"  We both went around the corner, looking for the boys, and
   found my 6 yr old sitting at his little desk, bent over an activity book.  My
15 month old was about 8 feet away, similarly bent over a toy ambulance, poking
and proding the compartments.  Normally at this time, they are at each other,
screaming and yelling, pushing, pulling, etc.  Oh, a magical part of our day,
let me tell you!  Well, last night was so amazing, I actually video taped the
boys.  I just had to document that moment for posterity.  :))))

   Quite a change from Friday, when we were told that if he had one more incident
at school, he'd be suspended.

   Last night, as I was reading him bedtime stories, my 6 year old said how sorry
he was that he had made so many bad decisions.  I asked him about that and he
said he was talking about more than just yesterday.  It made my heart ache. 
Says to me how he is not able to control himself a lot of the time, that he
wants to make good decisions.  He said that he's a bad kid for all of that, and
put his hand on his face, with this sorrowful and anxious look.  I know it's no
use saying it, but I can't help feeling how unfair it is that he is going
through this.  How much I feel for him, and wish I could make it all better.

   Well, at the very least, we identified a way to help him, at least for a
little while.

   Leigh B.

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Last week was NOT a good week for my 6 year old at school.  He was hitting and
pushing fellow classmates, I think just about every day.  Generally, he seemed
angry and it was like he was reacting to something.  Neither his teachers nor my
dh and I were able to put our fingers on what that might be.  Although at home
we weren't seeing such a dramatic decline in behavior, we were seeing increased
yelling and anger.  I proposed to dh that we try increasing his dose of vyvanse
to the whole 20mg capsule (we've been giving him half daily).  We did so on
Sunday morning and OMG, what a difference!  He was a whole new boy, it seemed. 
He still had his temper tantrums, but they were fewer and not as dramatic.  Last
night, during the "witching hour" we call it, from 5-6:30 or so, all was quiet. 
Dh and I couldn't believe it.  About 5:30pm, dh said "hun, check it out, how
quiet the house it!"  We both went around the corner, looking for the boys, and
  found my 6 yr old sitting at his little desk, bent over an activity book.  My
15 month old was about 8 feet away, similarly bent over a toy ambulance, poking
and proding the compartments.  Normally at this time, they are at each other,
screaming and yelling, pushing, pulling, etc.  Oh, a magical part of our day,
let me tell you!  Well, last night was so amazing, I actually video taped the
boys.  I just had to document that moment for posterity.  :))))
 
Quite a change from Friday, when we were told that if he had one more incident
at school, he'd be suspended. 
 
Last night, as I was reading him bedtime stories, my 6 year old said how sorry
he was that he had made so many bad decisions.  I asked him about that and he
said he was talking about more than just yesterday.  It made my heart ache. 
Says to me how he is not able to control himself a lot of the time, that he
wants to make good decisions.  He said that he's a bad kid for all of that, and
put his hand on his face, with this sorrowful and anxious look.  I know it's no
use saying it, but I can't help feeling how unfair it is that he is going
through this.  How much I feel for him, and wish I could make it all better. 
 
Well, at the very least, we identified a way to help him, at least for a little
while. 

Leigh B.




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I hope your brood gets better soon!  Good old fashioned chicken soup helps too.

Best wishes for good health,
Barb
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Kathy M
   To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 12:06 PM
   Subject: RE: [ADHD Parents Support Group] FW: Onions Help keep u healthy



   Im going to try it I do wash wash wash and disinfect but I have a 6 yr old
   who has had confirmed h1n1, a bacterial infection, and now mono in 2 ½
   months time and my 3 yr old also had confirmed h1n1. So im really tired of
   being sick and having sickly kids. Anything is worth a try and whatr can a
   little onion hurt huh lol

   Kathy

   From: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com
   [mailto:adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
   MercuryAnGel55@...
   Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:12 AM
   To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com
   Subject: Re: [ADHD Parents Support Group] FW: Onions Help keep u healthy

   onions are very good for you... hubby feels vicks is much better to sweat
   out. I hate the smell of vicks and since I cant get the flu shot and
   borderline diabetic simply green and some elbow grease keeps my house
   hopefully
   germ free... but heres an article in onions...
   http://www.secretsofnaturalhealth.com/onions.html

   Tea

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Im going to try it I do wash wash wash and disinfect but I have a 6 yr old
who has had confirmed h1n1, a bacterial infection, and now mono in 2 ½
months time and my 3 yr old also had confirmed h1n1. So im really tired of
being sick and having sickly kids. Anything is worth a try and whatr can a
little onion hurt huh lol



Kathy



From: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
MercuryAnGel55@...
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:12 AM
To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ADHD Parents Support Group] FW: Onions Help keep u healthy





onions are very good for you... hubby feels vicks is much better to sweat
out. I hate the smell of vicks and since I cant get the flu shot and
borderline diabetic simply green and some elbow grease keeps my house
hopefully
germ free... but heres an article in onions...
http://www.secretsofnaturalhealth.com/onions.html

Tea

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MFE is Multi fact..... evaluation  it is a bunch of test done to
see where the child stands in their education learning.  (this is
the type of testing before a child is given and IEP= individual education plan )
Also to see if they need help in other areas.

they are doing some interventions right now and will keep steping up
the interventions until they can do no more then they will test.

--- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, MercuryAnGel55@... wrote:
>
> Hi
>  has your son been going thru counseling? im not sure what MFE is can  you
> elaborate on this? now you have a doctors statement that your son is
> adhd?was this presented to the school? Is your child on medication for this?
> If your childs grades and attitude in school are good I agree go with
> intervention..
> and what is the story with wetting? is this awake or asleep?
> Tea
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Yes, 1 cup of onion provides 20% of the daily value of Vit. C. needed daily.  It
has other anti-oxidants too.  Personally, I am guessing that if you have "onion
breath" nobody is going to get close enough to you for you to catch anything
from them!  LOL

Barb
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: pollynowva
   To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 9:46 AM
   Subject: Re: [ADHD Parents Support Group] FW: Onions Help keep u healthy




   I do recall many convicts in the prison I once worked at were always asking
for onions to eat raw when they were sick because they thought they could "sweat
out" the sickness. Does anyone know if there is vit.c in onions?
   --- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, MercuryAnGel55@... wrote:
   >
   > onions like potatoes will turn black because of the liquid in them...
   > the best measure is getting enough sleep per night, eating 3 well balanced
   > meals a day, getting enough vitamin c and d... and good hygiene... plus at
   > least 2xs a week clean all door handles and cabinet handles....
   > Tea
   >
   >
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   >





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onions are very good for you... hubby feels  vicks is much better to sweat
out. I hate the smell of vicks and since I cant get  the flu shot and
borderline diabetic simply green and some elbow grease keeps my house hopefully
germ free... but heres an article in onions...
  http://www.secretsofnaturalhealth.com/onions.html

Tea


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I do recall many convicts in the prison I once worked at were always asking for
onions to eat raw when they were sick because they thought they could "sweat
out" the sickness.  Does anyone know if there is vit.c in onions?
--- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, MercuryAnGel55@... wrote:
>
> onions like potatoes will turn black because of the liquid in them...
> the best measure is  getting enough sleep per night, eating 3 well balanced
> meals a day, getting enough vitamin c and d... and good hygiene... plus  at
> least 2xs a week clean all door handles and cabinet handles....
> Tea
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Hey all

Some of you might be interested in this free webinar from the Australian
Vaccination Network on December 2, 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

---------------

The Homeopathic Treatment of Autism Webinar

This FREE webinar is part of our newly implemented complimentary program
aimed
at informing and empowering those interested in health for their
families and themselves
to make informed health choices.

Homeopathy is one of the fastest and most successful treatment options
for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).

Fran Sheffield, a recognised authority on the homeopathic treatment of
ASDs, will explain what is involved with this treatment, what
improvements can be expected, and over what
time period.

She will share real stories from hundreds of children who have been
treated in her clinic along with reports from their
parents of what they saw and what it was like for them.

Fran will also discuss how parents can safely use homoeopathy within
the home for acute infections and fevers, avoiding drugs such as
antibiotics and temperature lowering medications that may cause further
problems for these children.

This webinar will also advise you on what competent homoeopathic
treatment should look like and inform
you about combining other therapies with homoeopathy.

There will also be an opportunity to put your questions to Fran after
the presentation.

Fran Sheffield is a homeopath, midwife, educator and a mother of two
vaccine-affected children.

Fran is recognised as an authority on the homeopathic treatment of
autism and has been invited to speak on the subject before parent and
practitioner groups in both Australia and New Zealand. She has also
developed a highly successful homeopathy web site,
www.homeopathyplus.com.au <http://www.homeopathyplus.com.au/> , offering
introductory
and community information on homeopathy.

Having held faculty posts at NatureCare College (Australia), the
Australasian College of Natural Therapies and Health Schools Australia,
she continues to regularly lecture on homeopathy at colleges around the
country and for the Australian Homeopathic Association.
Fran is a founding member of The Do No Harm Initiative Inc, which
campaigns to inform governments and communities about the protective
effects of homeopathy against epidemic and infectious diseases.

To attend this webinar please go here to register:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/833274546
<https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/833274546>


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onions like potatoes will turn black because of the liquid in them...
the best measure is  getting enough sleep per night, eating 3 well balanced
meals a day, getting enough vitamin c and d... and good hygiene... plus  at
least 2xs a week clean all door handles and cabinet handles....
Tea


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http://www.snopes.com/medical/swineflu/onion.asp




From: Kathy M
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 10:06 AM
To: danojano@... ; 'Berniece Quest' ; bigmoms@yahoogroups.com ;
bernicequest@... ; caramel69ca@... ;
adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com ; jerrill_murray@... ;
jackassandduck@... ; 'Michelle Hoffman' ; preemieschat@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ADHD Parents Support Group] FW: Onions Help keep u healthy





In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people there was this Doctor
that visited the many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu.
Many of the farmers and their family had contracted it and many died.
The doctor came upon this one farmer and to his surprise, everyone was very
healthy. When the doctor asked what the farmer was doing that was different
the wife replied that she had placed an unpeeled onion in a dish in the
rooms of the home, (probably only two rooms back then)..
The doctor couldn't believe it and asked if he could have one of the onions
and place it under the microscope. She gave him one and when he did this, he
did find the flu virus in the onion. It obviously
absorbed the bacteria, therefore, keeping the family healthy.
Now, I heard this story from my hairdresser in AZ. She said that
several years ago many of her employees were coming down with the flu
and so were many of her customers. The next year she placed several
bowls with onions around in her shop. To her surprise, none of her staff got
sick. It must work.. (And no, she is not in the onion business..)
The moral of the story is, buy some onions and place them in bowls around
your home. If you work at a desk, place one or two in your office or under
your desk or even on top somewhere. Try it and see
what happens. We did it last year and we never got the flu.
If this helps you and your loved ones from getting sick, all the better.. If
you do get the flu, it just might be a mild case..
Whatever, what have you to lose? Just a few bucks on onions!!!!!!!
Now there is a P. S. to this for I sent it to a friend in Oregon who
regularly contributes material to me on health issues. She replied with this
most interesting experience about onions:
Weldon,thanks for the reminder. I don't know about the farmers
story...but, I do know that I contacted pneumonia and needless to say I
was very ill....I came across an article that said to cut both ends off an
onion put one end on a fork and then place the forked end into an empty
jar....placing the jar next to the sick patient at night. It said
the onion would be black in the morning from the germs...sure enough it
happened just like that...the onion was a mess and I began to feel better.
Another thing I read in the article was that onions and garlic placed around
the room saved many from the black plague years ago. They have powerful
antibacterial, antiseptic properties.

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In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people there was this Doctor
that visited the many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu.
Many of the farmers and their family had contracted it and many died.
The doctor came upon this one farmer and to his surprise, everyone was very
healthy. When the doctor asked what the farmer was doing that was different
the wife replied that she had placed an unpeeled onion in a dish in the
rooms of the home, (probably only two rooms back then)..
The doctor couldn't believe it and asked if he could have one of the onions
and place it under the microscope. She gave him one and when he did this, he
did find the flu virus in the onion. It obviously
absorbed the bacteria, therefore, keeping the family healthy.
Now, I heard this story from my hairdresser in AZ. She said that
several years ago many of her employees were coming down with the flu
and so were many of her customers. The next year she placed several
bowls with onions around in her shop. To her surprise, none of her staff got
sick. It must work.. (And no, she is not in the onion business..)
The moral of the story is, buy some onions and place them in bowls around
your home. If you work at a desk, place one or two in your office or under
your desk or even on top somewhere. Try it and see
what happens. We did it last year and we never got the flu.
If this helps you and your loved ones from getting sick, all the better.. If
you do get the flu, it just might be a mild case..
Whatever, what have you to lose? Just a few bucks on onions!!!!!!!
Now there is a P. S. to this for I sent it to a friend in Oregon who
regularly contributes material to me on health issues. She replied with this
most interesting experience about onions:
Weldon,thanks for the reminder. I don't know about the farmers
story...but, I do know that I contacted pneumonia and needless to say I
was very ill....I came across an article that said to cut both ends off an
onion put one end on a fork and then place the forked end into an empty
jar....placing the jar next to the sick patient at night. It said
the onion would be black in the morning from the germs...sure enough it
happened just like that...the onion was a mess and I began to feel better.
Another thing I read in the article was that onions and garlic placed around
the room saved many from the black plague years ago. They have powerful
antibacterial, antiseptic properties.







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social anxiety disorder is a mental illness... a real phobia that many
people do suffer on different levels...it can be heart wrenching... to us a
fear( by which family friends and even coworkers can  give you support to
overcome) we may call it but real people feel deeper then a fear ( there fears
they cnt overcome they feel it  sometimes 24/7 and no matter how small the fear
is and how fictional  it is they trully believe it...
hugsTea


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Hi
  has your son been going thru counseling? im not sure what MFE is can  you
elaborate on this? now you have a doctors statement that your son is
adhd?was this presented to the school? Is your child on medication for this?
If your childs grades and attitude in school are good I agree go with
intervention..
and what is the story with wetting? is this awake or asleep?
Tea


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I noticed that scared and sacred are spelled similarly.  So I think about the
sacredness to what I am about to share and then I go do it.  The fear is the
shadow keeping you from sharing your experience, love and light.

With Love and Compassion for all life
Linda McFadden







  EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD
Join me



To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com
From: maryegamil@...
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:17:05 +0000
Subject: [ADHD Parents Support Group] The Social Killer .






Scared to go out to a meeting to speak to a client? Need to deliver a speech but
feel like fainting at the thought of going in front of the class to present?
Scared to attend a social gathering for no apparent reason? You might be
suffering from social anxiety disorder.

Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is a kind of mental
disorder where the sufferer experiences a severe or unreasonable fear of social
gatherings where there is a possibility that one may get embarrassed or
ridiculed. Most of the time, these anxieties arise from an intense fear of being
closely watched or scrutinized - from the simple things like the way they dress,
talk or act; to important job functions like performing in front of a crowd,
giving a presentation, or finishing an interview for a job application. This
kind of phobia gives sufferers a feeling of being trapped or shut away from the
world.
Read more:
http://healthy66.blogspot.com/2009/11/social-killer.html






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Amanda:

Ummmm . . . . NO it does not sond weird to be happy that you have a diagnosis! 
I can only speak for myself, but I felt the same way . . . absolutely!

I'm going to play devil's advocate here, though re:  starting the meds during
the Thanksgiving break.  That's precisely what we did with my DS when he was
diagnosed with ADHD (Nov., 2005).  And I am so very glad that we did.  Not only
was he started on Focalin XR for the ADHD, but also Risperdol for mood
stabilization.  Well, we figured out right away that the Respirdol was NOT a
good chemical mix for him.  BUt fortunately it was over the long weekend and we
had time to observe him to make that determination, which would not have
happened easily if he had been in school.  And we started the replacement med
(Lamictal) that same weekend and it WAS the chemical that needed.

So, just something to think about.  The other thing is, for sure, no matter what
the med is, if you see it is not working and indeed causing unacceptable side
effects, you call the Dr. and take him off of it!

I am blad to hear that he will be getting thereapy in addition.  Meds are only
one part of a good treatment plan.

Wishing you luck,
Barb
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Amanda
   To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 8:57 AM
   Subject: [ADHD Parents Support Group] We FINALLY got our diagnosis!! :)



   After waiting MONTHS for an appointment, getting kicked out of school, and
fighting with other professionals about autism, we FINALLY got and ADHD
diagnosis!! :) Braeden went to a developmental ped yesterday and he asked a ton
of questions, reviewed what the psychologist said when he was tested and said
yes, it is ADHD. He asked why the psychologist had considered autism and I told
him because B had a speech delay when he was 3 and he flaps his hands
occasionally. He said "posh, kids with ADHD, if not flapping their hands are
stomping their feet or wiggling in their chair"!! FINALLY!! I have been telling
people that his hand flapping is NOT obsessive, but a reaction to when he is
super excited about something, or is full of energy. I can't tell you what a
relief it was to hear someone validate what I have been trying so hard to get
through to people. His OT eval this week also confirmed that. He has SPD as well
and the OT also said his hand flapping is sensorial as a result of his energy
and excitement. I just didn't want a label stuck on him that I know isn't true.
I wanted to find out what is really going on so he can get the right help. He
did say that the receptive lang difficulty could be related to attention, or it
could be a LD later. First we will try the meds and therapy and see how it goes.
He doesn't like starting meds during Thanksgiving/Christmas because of the
general excitement and craziness, but because he is out of school he started him
on tenex and then we will add a stimulant after the holidays.
   I can't tell you how relieved I am to have this week over. After a HORRIBLE
experience with a couselor this week, I was glad to get some "good" news and get
us on the right path. Now I just have to figure out his school situation. If we
do switch to public I want to do it during the Christmas break, but I worry
about how long it would take to get an IEP in place.
   Also, does anyone have experience with getting Social Security for their ADHD
kiddos? I worried that we make too much, but my daughter has a heart defect and
I wondered if between the two of them, they might qualify. Thanks for any info!
   Glad to "offically" be apart of the group! (sounds weird, I know :) )
   Amanda





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My husband and I just had a meeting with the schoolabout our son.  They are
going to try some interventions before testing for the MFE, to see excatly what
he is going to need.  Hopefully it will not take to long. Is there anything else
we can do for him or get the school to start testing sooner.  I will say he was
kicked out of the school we had him in (private) because of the wetting issues. 
(he is 8, and is using this as a controll issue, it is the only thing he can
control) I have posted items before but has been awhile, our son is adopted and
has alot of other things going on to besides the ADHD.  Any suggestions would be
helpful we are new at this and not sure where else to turn, or what questions we
should be asking.

Hi, I'm glad you got what you were after. My DS (6 yrs old) has a bad speech and
language problem. She has trouble comprehending lots of things. I have come to
realize this is part of her ADHD. If you do decide to put him a public school,
they have all kids of help available. Just a suggestion for public school is try
to get him in an IEP. They can do speech therapt and evaluate him for language
therapy. That is what is being done for my daughter. I ahve seen a massive
improvement in the last year. It shouldn't take him long to get into an IEP.
Just let the teacher know you would like to have him evaluated for IEP. My
daughter was in her IEP within a few weeks of school starting last year and is
still continuing with it this year.
   I just got my daughter on disabilty. It is a lengthy process. I filed back in
feb. and she was approved in oct. We had to go to drs. appointment after
appointment but it was worth it. When you get ready to apply make sure you have
documentations from doctors, schools, and anything else that might help his
case. If you do get approved you have to send the copies of household check
stubs each month. That is how they determine how much will be paid every month.
if you income is over 3000.00 for the month you won't recieve payment for that
month.

Hope this helps and good luck.
Laura
--- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Amanda" <laroseinmaryland@...>
wrote:
>
> After waiting MONTHS for an appointment, getting kicked out of school, and
fighting with other professionals about autism, we FINALLY got and ADHD
diagnosis!! :)  Braeden went to a developmental ped yesterday and he asked a ton
of questions, reviewed what the psychologist said when he was tested and said
yes, it is ADHD.  He asked why the psychologist had considered autism and I told
him because B had a speech delay when he was 3 and he flaps his hands
occasionally.  He said "posh, kids with ADHD, if not flapping their hands are
stomping their feet or wiggling in their chair"!! FINALLY!! I have been telling
people that his hand flapping is NOT obsessive, but a reaction to when he is
super excited about something, or is full of energy.  I can't tell you what a
relief it was to hear someone validate what I have been trying so hard to get
through to people.  His OT eval this week also confirmed that.  He has SPD as
well and the OT also said his hand flapping is sensorial as a result of his
energy and excitement.  I just didn't want a label stuck on him that I know
isn't true.  I wanted to find out what is really going on so he can get the
right help.  He did say that the receptive lang difficulty could be related to
attention, or it could be a LD later.  First we will try the meds and therapy
and see how it goes.  He doesn't like starting meds during
Thanksgiving/Christmas because of the general excitement and craziness, but
because he is out of school he started him on tenex and then we will add a
stimulant after the holidays.
> I can't tell you how relieved I am to have this week over.  After a HORRIBLE
experience with a couselor this week, I was glad to get some "good" news and get
us on the right path.  Now I just have to figure out his school situation.  If
we do switch to public I want to do it during the Christmas break, but I worry
about how long it would take to get an IEP in place.
> Also, does anyone have experience with getting Social Security for their ADHD
kiddos?  I worried that we make too much, but my daughter has a heart defect and
I wondered if between the two of them, they might qualify.  Thanks for any info!
> Glad to "offically" be apart of the group!  (sounds weird, I know :)  )
> Amanda
>

Hi! well i got the same problem with my son too. h's 8 yrs old and i been having
a lot of problems at school. since school starter i have been in conference with
his teache x the fourth time. i am so frustrated i know how you feel. he is
taking Focalin xr 10 mg and i think is not working any more for him.

--- On Thu, 11/19/09, Melissa Thomas <mrsmkthomas@...> wrote:


From: Melissa Thomas <mrsmkthomas@...>
Subject: Re: [ADHD Parents Support Group] Biphentin
To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009, 2:12 PM


 




Hi, I dont know much about the med. your son is taking. but my daughter, 8yrs
old, also has ADD. Holly has taken straterra, made her a zombie, and adderoll. I
think thats the spelling, We have had success so far. I know how you feel. I
dont feel I get the answers I need either, but keep asking the same questions,
eventually the dr will answer them. I had to keep badgering them, we finally
found a great dr for her and he answers right away. I made it clear that I
needed to know the long term effects, and he readily gives me answers when I
need them. He even calls me to check on her. I just wanted to sympathize with
you! Good luck, I know how frustrating this can be!
 
Missy
--- On Thu, 11/19/09, jegglen618@rogers. com <jegglen618@rogers. com> wrote:

From: jegglen618@rogers. com <jegglen618@rogers. com>
Subject: [ADHD Parents Support Group] Biphentin
To: adhdparentssupportg roup@yahoogroups .com
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009, 10:01 AM

 

Hi,
I am new to the boards. My Son was diagnosed in May with ADD he is 8yrs old. His
pediatrician recommended using Biphentin as this was the drug that had the least
side effects and was most tolerable by children. I was wondering though if any
one knew of what the long term side effects are. I tried to find some
information and I asked the doctor but I haven't really got answers from either.
I was also reading a lot about other medications that others are using with the
ADD medications. Should I be using those as well? As a side note he has really
done well on this medication. He is on the 15mg dose so far and his teachers
have noticed huge improvements in his school work. He has brought most of his
grades up and is enjoying school much more. He was also identified as having a
writing disability so the school has him on an IEP so that he gets additional
support.

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After waiting MONTHS for an appointment, getting kicked out of school, and
fighting with other professionals about autism, we FINALLY got and ADHD
diagnosis!! :)  Braeden went to a developmental ped yesterday and he asked a ton
of questions, reviewed what the psychologist said when he was tested and said
yes, it is ADHD.  He asked why the psychologist had considered autism and I told
him because B had a speech delay when he was 3 and he flaps his hands
occasionally.  He said "posh, kids with ADHD, if not flapping their hands are
stomping their feet or wiggling in their chair"!! FINALLY!! I have been telling
people that his hand flapping is NOT obsessive, but a reaction to when he is
super excited about something, or is full of energy.  I can't tell you what a
relief it was to hear someone validate what I have been trying so hard to get
through to people.  His OT eval this week also confirmed that.  He has SPD as
well and the OT also said his hand flapping is sensorial as a result of his
energy and excitement.  I just didn't want a label stuck on him that I know
isn't true.  I wanted to find out what is really going on so he can get the
right help.  He did say that the receptive lang difficulty could be related to
attention, or it could be a LD later.  First we will try the meds and therapy
and see how it goes.  He doesn't like starting meds during
Thanksgiving/Christmas because of the general excitement and craziness, but
because he is out of school he started him on tenex and then we will add a
stimulant after the holidays.
I can't tell you how relieved I am to have this week over.  After a HORRIBLE
experience with a couselor this week, I was glad to get some "good" news and get
us on the right path.  Now I just have to figure out his school situation.  If
we do switch to public I want to do it during the Christmas break, but I worry
about how long it would take to get an IEP in place.
Also, does anyone have experience with getting Social Security for their ADHD
kiddos?  I worried that we make too much, but my daughter has a heart defect and
I wondered if between the two of them, they might qualify.  Thanks for any info!
Glad to "offically" be apart of the group!  (sounds weird, I know :)  )
Amanda

Scared to go out to a meeting to speak to a client? Need to deliver a speech but
feel like fainting at the thought of going in front of the class to present?
Scared to attend a social gathering for no apparent reason? You might be
suffering from social anxiety disorder.

Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is a kind of mental
disorder where the sufferer experiences a severe or unreasonable fear of social
gatherings where there is a possibility that one may get embarrassed or
ridiculed. Most of the time, these anxieties arise from an intense fear of being
closely watched or scrutinized - from the simple things like the way they dress,
talk or act; to important job functions like performing in front of a crowd,
giving a presentation, or finishing an interview for a job application. This
kind of phobia gives sufferers a feeling of being trapped or shut away from the
world.
Read more:
http://healthy66.blogspot.com/2009/11/social-killer.html

Hi, I dont know much about the med. your son is taking. but my daughter, 8yrs
old, also has ADD. Holly has taken straterra, made her a zombie, and adderoll. I
think thats the spelling, We have had success so far. I know how you feel. I
dont feel I get the answers I need either, but keep asking the same questions,
eventually the dr will answer them. I had to keep badgering them, we finally
found a great dr for her and he answers right away. I made it clear that I
needed to know the long term effects, and he readily gives me answers when I
need them. He even calls me to check on her. I just wanted to sympathize with
you! Good luck, I know how frustrating this can be!
 
Missy
--- On Thu, 11/19/09, jegglen618@... <jegglen618@...> wrote:


From: jegglen618@... <jegglen618@...>
Subject: [ADHD Parents Support Group] Biphentin
To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009, 10:01 AM


 



Hi,
I am new to the boards. My Son was diagnosed in May with ADD he is 8yrs old. His
pediatrician recommended using Biphentin as this was the drug that had the least
side effects and was most tolerable by children. I was wondering though if any
one knew of what the long term side effects are. I tried to find some
information and I asked the doctor but I haven't really got answers from either.
I was also reading a lot about other medications that others are using with the
ADD medications. Should I be using those as well? As a side note he has really
done well on this medication. He is on the 15mg dose so far and his teachers
have noticed huge improvements in his school work. He has brought most of his
grades up and is enjoying school much more. He was also identified as having a
writing disability so the school has him on an IEP so that he gets additional
support.











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Biphentin is the cousin to ritalin
as with all this medication long term effects is to check for HBP... have
the thyroid checked..
some dont use:: if you have an overactivew thyroid, if you have anxiety,
tension or agitation, if you have motor tics, and even tourettes syndrome and
also  sucidal thoughts....
Tea


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I don't know about long term effects, but I can tell you that both of my kids (8
yo boy and 10 yo girl) are on Biphentin and it has made a huge difference in
their lives.  My DS is ADHD-C and my DD is ADD-inattentive, and even though they
have very different symptoms, the Biphentin has worked wonders for both.  The
only side effects I have noticed are the standard not eating as much and taking
longer to fall asleep at night.  Both are taking 1-3mg of melatonin half an hour
before bed to get to sleep on the nights that they feel wired.

   ----- Original Message -----
   From: jegglen618@...
   To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:01 AM
   Subject: [ADHD Parents Support Group] Biphentin



   Hi,
   I am new to the boards. My Son was diagnosed in May with ADD he is 8yrs old.
His pediatrician recommended using Biphentin as this was the drug that had the
least side effects and was most tolerable by children. I was wondering though if
any one knew of what the long term side effects are. I tried to find some
information and I asked the doctor but I haven't really got answers from either.
I was also reading a lot about other medications that others are using with the
ADD medications. Should I be using those as well? As a side note he has really
done well on this medication. He is on the 15mg dose so far and his teachers
have noticed huge improvements in his school work. He has brought most of his
grades up and is enjoying school much more. He was also identified as having a
writing disability so the school has him on an IEP so that he gets additional
support.





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My son Hayden, 6, just started kindergarten this year. He was officially dx with
ADHD in the summer, but we don't have a 504 or IEP in place yet. His teacher and
the principal are aware and have made some modifications for him, and so far
he's doing okay. I know I have those options in my back pocket and plan to use
them when I see that he needs a little more help (perhaps once they start
getting more homework, etc). I do have a question though...I'd like to get him
tested for giftedness, and the school provides this testing. However, the
testing is basically a room full of gifted-hopefuls (could be upwards of 30
children together) and a teacher asking questions and from the answers
determining who's gifted. Granted, I don't know exactly how she'll be testing,
they won't tell the parents (I guess so we don't "prep" our kids!). However, she
did say that they are required to modify the testing situation if there is
documentation to do so (I'm assuming a 504). So, I don't really know where to
begin. I don't know how he'll do well, so I don't know what to ask for. He does
great in one-on-one sessions, so should I ask for that? Does his doctor have to
write a scrip for a 504? I know there are some sites floating around, that I can
look at, but I'd like to know what any of you have asked for in terms of testing
specifically. Thank you!

Hi,
I am new to the boards.  My Son was diagnosed in May with ADD he is 8yrs old. 
His pediatrician recommended using Biphentin as this was the drug that had the
least side effects and was most tolerable by children.  I was wondering though
if any one knew of what the long term side effects are.  I tried to find some
information and I asked the doctor but I haven't really got answers from either.
I was also reading a lot about other medications that others are using with the
ADD medications.  Should I be using those as well?  As a side note he has really
done well on this medication.  He is on the 15mg dose so far and his teachers
have noticed huge improvements in his school work.  He has brought most of his
grades up and is enjoying school much more.  He was also identified as having a
writing disability so the school has him on an IEP so that he gets additional
support.

Perhaps this is something we could send to our fellow teachers of our
children.  Just a thought.


Thanks-
Monica ~ mommy to my little girls
~Aidin: 30 wkr, 4.5 years old ~ ADHD & SID
~Adelynn: 36 wkr, 15 months old






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