Cheryl: Welcome and you've surely come to a place where everyone understands the frustration. BTW, I have not heard of Medicanett -- but I'm in the U.S. Is...
Oh ... I didn't know there was anything more frustrating out there than Everyday Math!!! Barb ... From: lizardthebt To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com...
Lorrie: Has your doctor said anything about Ritalin LA? My 7-YO DD takes Ritalin LA (the long-acting one) in the morning before school (about 7:30 a.m.) and...
Is the afternoon dose XR -- timed release? My daughter was having a lot of trouble falling asleep when taking XR in the afternoon. It seemed like the XR...
William takes Ritalin SR (slow release so I'm thinking they're pretty much
the same thing) in the morning. sigh... I forgot to give it to him today!
(darn not...
My daughter is the EXACT description in the Edison Trait book (Palladino)...they can be exhaustively 'engaged' in things that interest them and if they are not...
Thanks Monica. I will. I give him his last dose now at 1PM and I am able to get him to sleep with melatonin. I would hope the long lasting Ritalin would not...
OK, I'm done. I can't handle this anymore. My husband is a cop, hard enough, then he's in the National Guard. His schedule is unpredictable. I don't know...
whoa sounds like you have your hands very full ! i don't think i can do everything you do whew ... i have an 8 1/2 yr old son he has SEVER ADHD/ODD ....OCD ,...
Candice: Here's a thought to help you remember to take your pill. Do you have a cell phone with a calendar? I am CONSTANTLY putting reminders on my calendar...
AH: Deep breath. There are times like this when you just have to take it a day at a time. Looking forward to envision her adult life ... well, THANKFULLY...
HI Anna, Can you cut out any of their activities? Are they ones that they want to do? You may have to prioritize and let them do the ones they really like ...
Anna, I am a single mother of 3 kids, ages 10, 7, and 9 months. While you are not single, you are in almost the same boat since you can't rely on your husband...
You really are onto something about getting the kids involved in doing the household chores. Kids need that involvement! They may balk, but deep down, they...
Hi there. My 6 year old son is currently being evaluated for ADHD and SID. His teachers filled out the questionairre (we have 6 different teacher evals which...
One step @ a time. My DS was diagnosed w/ADHD, major depression and now mood disorder. He is 16. He has been on Focalin XR (dose increased from 10 mg to 15...
Thank you Barb. It's good to hear from someone who has been down this road. I have a friend with a daughter on Focalin too. Did your son have a lot of side...
Marla: My DS has been on Focalin XR since November, 2005 and has NOT had side affects from it. He is about 5 ft. 8 inches and approx 140 lbs. He is think,...
Has anyone tried a little caffiene (i.e. mountain dew) in the afternoon when the meds start to wear off? ... now ... still ... ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)...
My son has SID and ADHD and is turning 6 in Oct. We tried Metadate, Concerta, Straterra and Abilify this summer. He responded really well to Abilify 1 mg but...
lol I do that too. The trick is being up to hear the alarm. School days are
easier because I know he has to take it. I've started keeping it in my room
so as...
My daughter has a learning disability and gets ssi she is 20 now, the school suggested she apply. She started getting it when she was 12. So that goes straight...
It wouldn't be covered. I found someone who can do it, however, just to see her is $150/hr and for him to take the test it will probably take longer than...
Oh, well good luck on your "project!" You're wise to skip the med. Barb ... From: Candice To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September...
We are in a stressful situation and need some help/advice. OUr son Kyle, 5, ADHD, has started Kindergarten. He is on 10mg of Ritalin LA daily. This summer I...
I wish I had some advice for you. Usually when a Dr. is going to be gone for an extended length of time (and 15 days would qualify!) they have someone...
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