Hi All ~ New to the site, stumbled upon it whle anxiously searching the internet for some type of support at 4 am
I have suspected for the last 6 months that my son may have ADHD. He has been attending Occupational Therapist (OT) for "Sensory processing disorder" diagnosed in October, and I was told by his therapist that I should consider an evaluation for ADHD. So We went, and he was diagnosed ina matter of minutes by our Family Practitioner. At which time he promptly wrote out a perscription for Aaddarall and said see you in 3 weeks.
I cam home and started researching. This drug is an AMPHETAMINE! People buy it on the street to get high. And I can't bring myself to accept the idea that giving my son this drug is going to keep him safe, and help him control his impulses without making him comatose or even more hyperactive.
I am at a complete loss right now. He isn't in school yet so Special Education not an option. We continue with Occupational Therapist (OT) 1-2 times a week which just seems to make him worse. I have heard that certain diets and or nurtritional supplements can be helpful for a lot of children. I basically want to explore every route possible before I go the route of medication. Are there any other parents out there who have been in this similar situation and can offer advice? I am danggling by a thread right now. Cried all I can cry and need to get my butt in gear.
I would appreciate anything anyone has to offer!!
Jamie
I have suspected for the last 6 months that my son may have ADHD. He has been attending Occupational Therapist (OT) for "Sensory processing disorder" diagnosed in October, and I was told by his therapist that I should consider an evaluation for ADHD. So We went, and he was diagnosed ina matter of minutes by our Family Practitioner. At which time he promptly wrote out a perscription for Aaddarall and said see you in 3 weeks.
I cam home and started researching. This drug is an AMPHETAMINE! People buy it on the street to get high. And I can't bring myself to accept the idea that giving my son this drug is going to keep him safe, and help him control his impulses without making him comatose or even more hyperactive.
I am at a complete loss right now. He isn't in school yet so Special Education not an option. We continue with Occupational Therapist (OT) 1-2 times a week which just seems to make him worse. I have heard that certain diets and or nurtritional supplements can be helpful for a lot of children. I basically want to explore every route possible before I go the route of medication. Are there any other parents out there who have been in this similar situation and can offer advice? I am danggling by a thread right now. Cried all I can cry and need to get my butt in gear.
I would appreciate anything anyone has to offer!!
Jamie