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<blockquote data-quote="EB67" data-source="post: 44069" data-attributes="member: 3750"><p>I am SO overwhelmed (in a GOOOD way) by the support! I'll stat to reply to the questions...</p><p></p><p>&gt;&gt;Have you read The Explosive Child by Ross Greene? </p><p></p><p>I'll have to add it to my library- I have The Angry Child and The Difficult Child, but not that one. I will read it.</p><p></p><p>&gt;&gt;Do you know why Seb is refusing his medications? Sometimes it's the way they taste or the way they make the child feel or something else entirely. </p><p></p><p>I think there are a few things at play. First and foremost, he is averse to the idea of having ADHD. He just plain does not want to have it and taking medication means owning the diagnosis.</p><p></p><p>The other issue is sensory. He can't swallow a pill and I have tried every possible delivery method with his input. We have placed it in his favorite things and still he acts as though he is being tortured. You should see the very carefully carved pickle filled with Adderall or the Adderall Marshmallow sandwiches I've made. Then there was Adderall ice cream, Adderall pudding... All rejects. All promted hysteria. </p><p></p><p></p><p>&gt;&gt;One other question: What kind of doctor diagnosed Seb? </p><p></p><p>Seb was diagnosed by a pediatric behavioral neurologist whose practice is limited to ADHD, Aspergers, ODD, Tourettes. He is a big proponet of The Syndrome mix and just published a book on the subject. I was about to say WE like him-- I am not sure how Seb feels about him. Last time we saw him Seb told me he thought that "the guy has issues". Which he does. The doctor himself has ADHD as do his sons. He's brilliant and an expert in his field but nutty as the day is long.</p><p></p><p>In fact, we are off to the doctor in an hour! Hopefully for some new medication as well as some ideas on how to get Seb to cooperate with taking his medications.</p><p></p><p></p><p>&gt;&gt;With ADHD-like symptoms, sensory issues, oppositional behavior and a gifted IQ, there's a chance you may be looking at Asperger's Syndrome (I'm not diagnosing over the internet, just throwing out the possibility in the event you haven't considered it).</p><p></p><p>I appreciate your thoughts there and I will ask the doctor what he thinks. Something tells me that Seb doesn't fit the model but I am probably generalizing and unable to say so. He just seems very socially adroit even though he fails to see the difference between himself and adults (and therefore has trouble respecting authority).</p><p></p><p>My fear, my niggling litttle fear is that there may be some bi-polar. My mother is bi-polar. I see depressive qualities in Seb. I'm terrified of bi-polar. </p><p></p><p>&gt;&gt;Kids with AS frequently need specialized interventions both at home and at school to help them succeed.</p><p></p><p>Oh yes, Seb has a-plenty of interventions. He's been receiving services for Occupational Therapist (OT) and classrooom accommodations (things like a sit-upon, a dynaband on his chair to kick, a seat by the teacher). He's also been getting diferentiated work. And our 504 meeting is at the end of the month.</p><p></p><p>MANY thanks!!</p><p></p><p>Ella (who sees that she needs a signature. To follow)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EB67, post: 44069, member: 3750"] I am SO overwhelmed (in a GOOOD way) by the support! I'll stat to reply to the questions... >>Have you read The Explosive Child by Ross Greene? I'll have to add it to my library- I have The Angry Child and The Difficult Child, but not that one. I will read it. >>Do you know why Seb is refusing his medications? Sometimes it's the way they taste or the way they make the child feel or something else entirely. I think there are a few things at play. First and foremost, he is averse to the idea of having ADHD. He just plain does not want to have it and taking medication means owning the diagnosis. The other issue is sensory. He can't swallow a pill and I have tried every possible delivery method with his input. We have placed it in his favorite things and still he acts as though he is being tortured. You should see the very carefully carved pickle filled with Adderall or the Adderall Marshmallow sandwiches I've made. Then there was Adderall ice cream, Adderall pudding... All rejects. All promted hysteria. >>One other question: What kind of doctor diagnosed Seb? Seb was diagnosed by a pediatric behavioral neurologist whose practice is limited to ADHD, Aspergers, ODD, Tourettes. He is a big proponet of The Syndrome mix and just published a book on the subject. I was about to say WE like him-- I am not sure how Seb feels about him. Last time we saw him Seb told me he thought that "the guy has issues". Which he does. The doctor himself has ADHD as do his sons. He's brilliant and an expert in his field but nutty as the day is long. In fact, we are off to the doctor in an hour! Hopefully for some new medication as well as some ideas on how to get Seb to cooperate with taking his medications. >>With ADHD-like symptoms, sensory issues, oppositional behavior and a gifted IQ, there's a chance you may be looking at Asperger's Syndrome (I'm not diagnosing over the internet, just throwing out the possibility in the event you haven't considered it). I appreciate your thoughts there and I will ask the doctor what he thinks. Something tells me that Seb doesn't fit the model but I am probably generalizing and unable to say so. He just seems very socially adroit even though he fails to see the difference between himself and adults (and therefore has trouble respecting authority). My fear, my niggling litttle fear is that there may be some bi-polar. My mother is bi-polar. I see depressive qualities in Seb. I'm terrified of bi-polar. >>Kids with AS frequently need specialized interventions both at home and at school to help them succeed. Oh yes, Seb has a-plenty of interventions. He's been receiving services for Occupational Therapist (OT) and classrooom accommodations (things like a sit-upon, a dynaband on his chair to kick, a seat by the teacher). He's also been getting diferentiated work. And our 504 meeting is at the end of the month. MANY thanks!! Ella (who sees that she needs a signature. To follow) [/QUOTE]
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