M
ML
Guest
I know this is a subject that has been discussed before but I hope you'll bear with me while I talk about one of my major concerns with school.
Actually it's not homework in general right now. It's reading. Getting my son to focus for 20 minutes is an experience that drains me to the core. We bribe, beg and soemtimes threaten to take away priveleges. As a result of me usually losing this battle, he is struggling to maintain at grade level.
I was wondering if this is an area that a stimulant would help with? I'm not sure how much is AS and how much is ADHD. If it's AS related, will these medications still help? I know that I've read enough on here that the results are a mixed bag. I guess I could use some positive stories.
We see a new psychiatrist in 2 weeks. I've spoken with her on the phone and feel that she's headed towards suggesting one (stimulant). She told me that the Celexa he is on for anxiety (which has helped about 50 percent) can maket he attention issues worse. I didn't know that.
Janna thank you for posting about the spectrum anxiety. It really was validating. I worry about all of those things.
Hugs to all,
MicheleL
Actually it's not homework in general right now. It's reading. Getting my son to focus for 20 minutes is an experience that drains me to the core. We bribe, beg and soemtimes threaten to take away priveleges. As a result of me usually losing this battle, he is struggling to maintain at grade level.
I was wondering if this is an area that a stimulant would help with? I'm not sure how much is AS and how much is ADHD. If it's AS related, will these medications still help? I know that I've read enough on here that the results are a mixed bag. I guess I could use some positive stories.
We see a new psychiatrist in 2 weeks. I've spoken with her on the phone and feel that she's headed towards suggesting one (stimulant). She told me that the Celexa he is on for anxiety (which has helped about 50 percent) can maket he attention issues worse. I didn't know that.
Janna thank you for posting about the spectrum anxiety. It really was validating. I worry about all of those things.
Hugs to all,
MicheleL