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<blockquote data-quote="ChiefDramatist" data-source="post: 591211" data-attributes="member: 16241"><p>Thanks for the reply. I will address your questions individually, so I don't miss any of your great questions.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The switch from Prozac to Zoloft was to address the anxiety, which manifested during the time prior to 3rd grade annual testing. The administration and teachers of her school had been harping on the test since the first day of school. They were using scare tactics, threats, rewards...anything to get these kids whipped into a frenzy for the test, which concluded last week. I had meetings with the school counselor, her teacher, and the school principal about my concerns. I felt like I was talking to a smiling brick wall. Luckily, daughter has a 504 in place. She is very bright, and is doing well, so they won't do an IEP for her. (That's a whole different topic.)</p><p></p><p>Psychiatrist believes the Abilify will address her defiance more squarely. She is also worried about the side effects, now that she is getting older, and will soon be entering puberty.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>She is on full Abilfy, but half Risperdone right now. This coming friday, she will be off of the Risperdone and solely on Abilify. The switch to Zoloft occurred a month ago.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Ugh. You're right... HOW do parents get anything done when they have to supervise play 100% of the time? I KNOW it is the right thing, but it is just exhausting. (I'm just whining. Sorry...)</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Yes, she underwent full psychological testing about six weeks ago. We are still awaiting results. The report is due any day now. Immediate impressions by the lead psychilogist were that she is VERY brilliant. She struggles significantly in math, mainly because she goes into Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) mode if she doesn't understand something; if she can't do it perfectly, she won't do it at all, and she simply shuts off. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I have it on my iPad as an eBook. I have started it (along with five other books... Sigh... Not enough time or energy it seems. It was suggested by her therapist. I suppose I should buckle down and read it.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Thank you so much for the robust answer. I really appreciate it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ChiefDramatist, post: 591211, member: 16241"] Thanks for the reply. I will address your questions individually, so I don't miss any of your great questions. The switch from Prozac to Zoloft was to address the anxiety, which manifested during the time prior to 3rd grade annual testing. The administration and teachers of her school had been harping on the test since the first day of school. They were using scare tactics, threats, rewards...anything to get these kids whipped into a frenzy for the test, which concluded last week. I had meetings with the school counselor, her teacher, and the school principal about my concerns. I felt like I was talking to a smiling brick wall. Luckily, daughter has a 504 in place. She is very bright, and is doing well, so they won't do an IEP for her. (That's a whole different topic.) Psychiatrist believes the Abilify will address her defiance more squarely. She is also worried about the side effects, now that she is getting older, and will soon be entering puberty. She is on full Abilfy, but half Risperdone right now. This coming friday, she will be off of the Risperdone and solely on Abilify. The switch to Zoloft occurred a month ago. Ugh. You're right... HOW do parents get anything done when they have to supervise play 100% of the time? I KNOW it is the right thing, but it is just exhausting. (I'm just whining. Sorry...) Yes, she underwent full psychological testing about six weeks ago. We are still awaiting results. The report is due any day now. Immediate impressions by the lead psychilogist were that she is VERY brilliant. She struggles significantly in math, mainly because she goes into Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) mode if she doesn't understand something; if she can't do it perfectly, she won't do it at all, and she simply shuts off. I have it on my iPad as an eBook. I have started it (along with five other books... Sigh... Not enough time or energy it seems. It was suggested by her therapist. I suppose I should buckle down and read it. Thank you so much for the robust answer. I really appreciate it. [/QUOTE]
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