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<blockquote data-quote="PorcupineWhisperer" data-source="post: 296378" data-attributes="member: 62"><p>I met with difficult child and his mother for therapy today (we do family and individual therapy on Sundays because they drive a long way and Sunday is the only day that works out for both our schedules) and got the initial feedback on the Focalin. Both were positive and even though it had only been 2 days, both seemed to feel good about the medication. difficult child was very talkative and pretty much led the family therapy session which was new since he is usually pretty quiet (especially since starting the Tenex). Mom reported that difficult child was more redirectable and more involved in family activities like swimming and bowling. difficult child reported that he felt like he could organize his thoughts better and that the times that he's usually afraid (he keeps the door open to the bathroom when he's brushing his teeth for example) he said he wasn't afraid at all. difficult child was pleased that he was able to have the door closed, brush his teeth and take the time style his hair -all without being afraid or "paranoid". The larger piece for me was that last night was a dry night. While I know it's way too early to celebrate, I do like the fact that there were no negative side effects reported. I'll give things a week or so and then share how things are progressing - or not. Fingers crossed... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I will say that after almost three years with this child & family it's nice to see that we have moved past the sociopathic stuff - lying, stealing, intentionally hurting animals (and people), self harm, fire setting etc, etc . It's nice to watch him go over and hug the mom that he once threatened to kill in her sleep. The focus of therapy at this point has moved past safety plans and door alarms to life skills and talk independent living. Today in individual therapy we focused on how to complete a job application and his excitement about an upcoming family trip over the Labor Day weekend. Today was a good day. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PorcupineWhisperer, post: 296378, member: 62"] I met with difficult child and his mother for therapy today (we do family and individual therapy on Sundays because they drive a long way and Sunday is the only day that works out for both our schedules) and got the initial feedback on the Focalin. Both were positive and even though it had only been 2 days, both seemed to feel good about the medication. difficult child was very talkative and pretty much led the family therapy session which was new since he is usually pretty quiet (especially since starting the Tenex). Mom reported that difficult child was more redirectable and more involved in family activities like swimming and bowling. difficult child reported that he felt like he could organize his thoughts better and that the times that he's usually afraid (he keeps the door open to the bathroom when he's brushing his teeth for example) he said he wasn't afraid at all. difficult child was pleased that he was able to have the door closed, brush his teeth and take the time style his hair -all without being afraid or "paranoid". The larger piece for me was that last night was a dry night. While I know it's way too early to celebrate, I do like the fact that there were no negative side effects reported. I'll give things a week or so and then share how things are progressing - or not. Fingers crossed... :) I will say that after almost three years with this child & family it's nice to see that we have moved past the sociopathic stuff - lying, stealing, intentionally hurting animals (and people), self harm, fire setting etc, etc . It's nice to watch him go over and hug the mom that he once threatened to kill in her sleep. The focus of therapy at this point has moved past safety plans and door alarms to life skills and talk independent living. Today in individual therapy we focused on how to complete a job application and his excitement about an upcoming family trip over the Labor Day weekend. Today was a good day. :) [/QUOTE]
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