RaeAnn: Ok, I certainly understand your frustration. But, I will say, maybe another stimulant will act differently for your child. So, talk to the Dr. about...
Sorry, RaeAnn: As I cut myself off saying, my DS has a Behavioral Therapist. The behavioral modification techniques she is teaching him to use are very...
Thanks again for the great advice and the LISTENING. It is hard for me to believe that once there is a diagnosis, people seem to stereotype, and just not care...
I looked back in the archives to see if anyone else has tried interactive metronome. I only found people asking about it. Since we did it with great success...
Anne: Well, there's always a listening ear or two here in this group!!! That's what's so life-saving (IMHO) about this group. I wish you luck with the...
Anne: Sorry! I always have this happen with my laptop ... the msg. gets sent before I'm done! Anne: Well, there's always a listening ear or two here in this...
I found a book by Edward Hallowell called, "When You Worry About the Child You Love" and came across a great quote at the bottom of page 227. Hallowell...
This sounds like something I need to look into in my area! Thanks Tina ... From: lizardthebt To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August...
Cathy: I LOVE that quote. I haven't read that book of his yet, but am heading out to the library to get it! His philosophy just makes so much sense to me...
So here it is friday August 1st and we are off to BC for the long weekend. We will be coming back on Monday, but we are leaving Boo out there for another...
... Hello, I am just responding to let you know that you are not alone. I guess I could only give you one piece of advice as far as your school goes. You will...
AWWW...big hugs! In a way, it's good that your DD got to see the "works" @ the salvage place. I have to admit, we had to buy a new car a couple months ago,...
Thanks to everyone who responded to my posting it's been quite helpful and I've started my list of things to do. I contacted my son, Alex school's special...
Hello all. I have a question. I just don't know what to do. Do I take my kids to my grandpa's birthday picnic? Here's the back ground info.My mom has a large...
And maybe send one to Michael Savage, too. Though I doubt it would help him understand anything... ... From: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com ...
Nikki: Deep breath, deep breath, deep breath! OK. You do NOT have to go to this family function if you feel it will jeapordize either one of your children's...
I would go, but maybe for a little less time, like maybe skip dinner with them and go after dinner to visit with everyone. If you hear any negative comments,...
Thank you, thank you thank you! My mom NEVER does the guilt thing because that is how her mom is! I am not going to decide anything yet. I am going to let this...
Margena: I absolutely had to LOL @ your last statement - - "People with so-called normal kids don't understand all the things we go through". The part I'm...
Margena, thank you! these people have no idea what we have gone through. And they know nothing of child rasisng! I also don't say things to peoples faces. I...
Nah, forget it. You won't enjoy it, your kids won't enjoy it, the relatives who don't understand your kids won't enjoy it. If you want an excuse not to go,...
I know what you feel. I go through it everyday with my husbands family. My daughter is just too lazy or just playing stupid. All Things Shall Come To Pass: All...
A few more tidbits to throw out there. ADHD has been recognized as a diagnosis for over 150 years. Thats longer then cancer, Alzheimers and many many other...
Erin: You are SPOT ON right! If the aunt has a problem, you're 100% correct ... SHE should be the one NOT attending the family function. I am so glad you...
Hello everybody! I have taken my children to a new psychiatrist. He is our 3rd one to visit. My dd is ADHD/ODD (metadate) and my ds is OCD/ADHD/anxiety ...
Hi...My name is Bobby...been reading in this group for months. I have a 12yr DS ADHD / Bipolar....His doctor added Tripeptal / Geodon, was taking Tenex,...
Margena: Sorry I didn't reply sooner...in addition to coping with my son's issues, I went to a work training last weekend, and I've been reenrolling in school...