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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 475809" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi. Before we can really help you, it would be useful if we had more information about your son. I hope you don't mind...I have a few questions for you that will help us help you. I've been at this quite a while (fun, fun).</p><p></p><p>1/Has he ever been evaluated by a neuropsychologist? Who diagnosed him?</p><p></p><p>2/How was his early development including cuddling, speech, eye contact, motor skills, quirks, obsessions? Can he relate well to his same age peers? Can he transition from one activity to another? </p><p></p><p>3/Are there any psychiatric problems on either side of his genetic family tree? Any substance abuse?</p><p></p><p>4/Does your private school do IEPs? This is important because my son, who is on the autism spectrum, did not do well in a private school because in Wisconsin private schools do not have to do IEPs. He did much better in our local public school and likes it too. Sometimes private schools can be "snobby" or the expectations from staff AND kids can be very high and if a kid feels he can't keep us, the child can be looked down upon or bullied (although most private schools don't allow bullying...the kids know if they aren't liked). It is unlikely any school will drop all homework based on an ADHD diagnosis. In fact, ADHD doesn't even necessarily warrant accommodations here which is why it's good to get a complete neuropsychologist evaluation. My son does not bring homework home, but he certainly has to do it in an extra study hall, in which the teacher helps anyone who needs it. That way he doesn't bring any home.</p><p></p><p>It is hard to give advice on how to parent another child, especially without knowing the history. Our kids pretty much do not respond to the normal types of parenting methods that work on other kids. Does your son see a therapist? I see that your husband is a doctor. Does he have any ideas? I realize it is very hard to diagnose/treat your own child though.</p><p></p><p>Others will come along.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 475809, member: 1550"] Hi. Before we can really help you, it would be useful if we had more information about your son. I hope you don't mind...I have a few questions for you that will help us help you. I've been at this quite a while (fun, fun). 1/Has he ever been evaluated by a neuropsychologist? Who diagnosed him? 2/How was his early development including cuddling, speech, eye contact, motor skills, quirks, obsessions? Can he relate well to his same age peers? Can he transition from one activity to another? 3/Are there any psychiatric problems on either side of his genetic family tree? Any substance abuse? 4/Does your private school do IEPs? This is important because my son, who is on the autism spectrum, did not do well in a private school because in Wisconsin private schools do not have to do IEPs. He did much better in our local public school and likes it too. Sometimes private schools can be "snobby" or the expectations from staff AND kids can be very high and if a kid feels he can't keep us, the child can be looked down upon or bullied (although most private schools don't allow bullying...the kids know if they aren't liked). It is unlikely any school will drop all homework based on an ADHD diagnosis. In fact, ADHD doesn't even necessarily warrant accommodations here which is why it's good to get a complete neuropsychologist evaluation. My son does not bring homework home, but he certainly has to do it in an extra study hall, in which the teacher helps anyone who needs it. That way he doesn't bring any home. It is hard to give advice on how to parent another child, especially without knowing the history. Our kids pretty much do not respond to the normal types of parenting methods that work on other kids. Does your son see a therapist? I see that your husband is a doctor. Does he have any ideas? I realize it is very hard to diagnose/treat your own child though. Others will come along. [/QUOTE]
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