Stacey, My son Nicholas is 8 years old and has only been taking Vyvanse for 6 days. The change in him is MARVELOUS! I cannot believe the difference in his...
Candice - Thank you for pointing that out to me. I didn't think about it that way. Nicholas was SO proud yesterday when he came home. He was literally glowing....
lol You're welcome. One of the perks... thinking outside the box... :o)   Hugs... Candice ... From: ldyfrmdlny Candice - Thank you for pointing that out...
Bridget: Wow, I cannot believe how shabbily your DS was treated! OK, I can understand the school is concerned about their liability, but seems like there is a...
Kids will be kids in that regard (getting wound up and emotional). But, maybe the key is to make things a little less hectic and more low key. I tended to...
I had read a magazine article one time about a mother that was in a similar situation so the next year she only got 4 things for her kids. 1) something they...
Oh, this is such a good idea!!! I have always gotten my kids a book for Chrismas. But, our expanded ideas sound even better! Barb ... From: Ms Trysh To:...
I usually grab a bunch from the kids' book club orders from school. This
year I haven't had the money but I'll probably grab some in the next order.
If not...
Hi everyone! I have been without internet service for a week, but I am sooo glad to be back. I am sooo stressed out with the system here in Philadelphia!! I...
Hi Lacy! I am proud of your for first being a loving mother and getting Nicholas the help that he needs. I went thru a simialar situation with my son's...
Books are really big in our family but I HATE HATE HATE how much they cost so I wanted to share some sources for cheap books that folks may not have heard of: ...
I am Barb, SAHM to 2 kids (DS 16 and DD 13). Yup, in the land of hormones! I wanted to welcome all you newcomers and hope you get comfortable in this group....
You can also buy on amazon the used section fairly cheap. I bought quite a few of my law books there (and other books) and sold a number there as well. ...
My son gets SSI due to his being disabled,When I filed at the SS office they based my sons income on my now exes income,my ex is also disabled and recieves a...
I think the allergy restrictions were just them being retalitory for me push to get my son 504 accomodations. I wrote a letter to the Superintendent about...
Yes it will affect your SSI check because SSA will pay which ever is higher, the child benefits you get from the ex being on disability or the SSI amount your...
Hey ! I just wanted to check in and let everyone know that I was MIA for about 10 days. My Grandfather passed away and things got very hectic. I had family in...
THat's what our school district did. The teacher had a list of all the food allergies that was sent home one week before the "event", as well as a reminder...
Hi everyone. My name is Cheryl. I'm the newest member to the group. My son Will, who is 7, was just diagnosed, or shall I say "officially" diagnosed with ADHD...
Ok, so I've heard some of you say and I've always said it myself - having ADHD is not an excuse, it's an explanation. Now, how do you put that into practice?...
Has protective services been involved with this family before? ... From: ridgerunnerblmtn <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [ADHD Parents Support Group]...
Thank you for your support. I am trying to do what is bet for him. However as you can tell from my postings I have met much resistance. I am meeting with the...
My condolences, Shannon. Glad you're back. Remember, even if you delete 700 (!) group e-mails, you can sill read 'em on the group website, so don't feel...
Cheryl: Welcome. You intro was just as it shold be for you! Don't worry. It was plenty understandable. It is always difficult when you start on meds,...
My DS was diagnowsed with depression, then ADHD in 2005 (he was 12, almost 13 @ the time). Here's an example of the "it's an explanation, not an excuse". DS...
Hi Trisha. I don't think you're being too protective or mushy. lol But then
again I'm the same way and ask myself the same question. I've always said I
can...
Thank you Barb. I am definitely feeling frustrated right now. I just came from the school.. and my son's class has a substitute.. when I mentioned that he had...
Ok, so I've been on here a few weeks and I've posted some stuff, but I never got around to our introduction so here goes. My son, Joey, was diagnosed in 1st...
It really is difficult when there is a sub. They aren't "in the loop". But at least you talked with the nurse. As for her comment that the 2nd dose was...
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