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<blockquote data-quote="Amber" data-source="post: 118449" data-attributes="member: 4538"><p>Hi, I'm new here, but when I read your post I thought "that could be my child!" (She defies all description but one: MUCH loved!)</p><p>The things you have said about your child could be applied to my own from birth, and she is now 12yrs old. It's good that you have gotten feedback from the teacher at this stage, and I hope that the teacher can continue to give you feedback at regular intervals on this. </p><p>If there is one thing I have learnt in this journey with my daughter, it's to listen to my instincts and follow what my heart has told me. In the end it's not about what other people want, its what is best for your child. </p><p>We followed the p-doctor's decision on putting our child on Ritalin and that was followed by a huge cabinet of other drugs over a 4 year time period; we have since come to regret every single moment of that. Research every single medication they want to put your child on - even if the dr assures you that its the best option, or its totally safe look into it on your own. Ask if it reacts with other medications. If you experience any problems that you feel are not worth the benefits, ask your dr for something else. Don't be afraid to fire the dr!</p><p></p><p>When in doubt get a second opinion. If all else fails, dig your heels in and demand better then what is offered. It's for your child's present as well as future that you are working toward.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Amber, post: 118449, member: 4538"] Hi, I'm new here, but when I read your post I thought "that could be my child!" (She defies all description but one: MUCH loved!) The things you have said about your child could be applied to my own from birth, and she is now 12yrs old. It's good that you have gotten feedback from the teacher at this stage, and I hope that the teacher can continue to give you feedback at regular intervals on this. If there is one thing I have learnt in this journey with my daughter, it's to listen to my instincts and follow what my heart has told me. In the end it's not about what other people want, its what is best for your child. We followed the p-doctor's decision on putting our child on Ritalin and that was followed by a huge cabinet of other drugs over a 4 year time period; we have since come to regret every single moment of that. Research every single medication they want to put your child on - even if the dr assures you that its the best option, or its totally safe look into it on your own. Ask if it reacts with other medications. If you experience any problems that you feel are not worth the benefits, ask your dr for something else. Don't be afraid to fire the dr! When in doubt get a second opinion. If all else fails, dig your heels in and demand better then what is offered. It's for your child's present as well as future that you are working toward. [/QUOTE]
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