Parents of Adhd Children

~c~ · May 16, 2006

My son(7)was just started on Concerta.We tried the Ritalin without success.He loves it! He actually told me this!

He never participated in class,finally got suspended 2 weeks ago which sent me wailing to our doctor!

WHAT A DIFFERENCE!

My baby is showing his true colors and the teachers are amazed about how much he has changed.We have tried everything since Sept.I changed him schools in Dec.without success.this school is better however because it's smaller(less noise,crowds)

He can look at us in the eyes now,participate verbally in class,no more violent acts ect...

I never thought we would see this change and i was very against medicating but geez he was always frustrated,everyone always dissapointed in him and he was so not himself!

Don;t give up...it does get better!

I didn;t put many details but please know i could write a book about his behavior:)

"Just" Paul · May 16, 2006

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Mita · May 16, 2006

I feel for you Nana - My 8 yr old has been on Concerta after being on Strattera last year. What a differance it has made. He has never been aggressive and has in fact exceeded the teachers expectations after having a rough start to the school year. He was just tested for the gifted program and in 1 out of 3 areas he excelled. Next school year he will be on a gifted watch list.. all

Regardless of who started the fight the bus Driver should have done something. Regardless if they have labled your son a problem child he still needs to be protected from the kids that know that they can do anything to him and then turn it around and say he started it.

GoodLuck.

FunnyDuddies · May 16, 2006

i second paul's post. My current boss is going to school to become what she calls a "Physiological Psychoanalyst" LOL Basically she is studying how what we put into our body, and how we treat our body chemically effects our state of mind and the way our brain works. I do not have any experience with ADD or ADHD, but her kids is an ADHD child and was on meds for years. He started getting suicidal, and they took him into the doc to diagnose more problems. The doctor announced he was also Bi-Polar. More meds. The child actually did his own experiment and weaned himself off the meds without his mom knowing. He totally changed. He became calmer, got better grades, saw things clearer and the suicidal tendancies went away. He was 14 at the time. So strong and smart! This made his mom realize that the meds, while they do help some kids, should not be the first answer. He is now doing great, and manages his episodes with coffee and a natural diet high in Fiber and certain Vitamins.< /p>

CCBSTX · May 16, 2006

Plunder, I am a mother of a 17 ADHD son. Diagnosed in Kindergarden, but I knew WAY before...Some suggestions, which may/may not have been mentioned.

1) Read all you can. Here's is a good read w/lots of info .SchwabLearning.org - A Parent's Guide to Helping Kids With Learning Difficulti

2) 504 and IDEA are federal laws and they are different. Even if you son doesn't qualify under IDEA (special education), he will qualify under 504 (civil rights law) w/an ADHD diagnosis. 504 has helped my son, the last 2 years (modifications, content mastery, shortened assignments, longer time to complete work). If you want, you can get the ball rolling this year (if he's been diagnosed).

3) I've tried it all. Biofeedback, nutritional supplements, diet, and several medications. Remember, medication isn't a bad word. No parent wants to put there kids on meds. It's not an "easy out."

Please e-mail, if you want some info. or support. I really am knowledgeable and can point you in the right direction.

Take care. Shawn