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Not sure re: medications! psychiatrist appointment next Tues.
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 104306" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hon, for ANY child on the spectrum, my recommendation (as only a mom) is AUTISM interventions in school. These kids are not psychiatric problems nor do they respond to typical therapy. Trust me, we tried it all, plus I'm in a group of parents with kids on the spectrum. About 50% of all Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids are on medications, but my son doesn't need them, although he's tried them. If the children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) get the proper interventions so that their sensory, transition, peer issues etc. become more understandable to them, they can really improve on their own without medication. ADHD symptoms are part and parcel of the disorder--most Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids appear to have ADHD, but stims don't always work and we found that an aide to help my son not only learn to focus, but how to organize has been a godsend. He can attend well without medication as long as he has permission to ask for help if he needs it (and he has learned to ask for help in an appropriate way). He is almost 100% mainstreamed now, and I give kudos to his wonderful Special Education teachers and his aide for teaching him about the things in life that he just doesn't "get." Some kids get so frustrated that they act out, hurt others and themselves, but that can get better too with the proper school interventions. Even if the children are as smart as Bill Gates (who supposedly has Aspergers) they still need Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) help--don't let the school tell you they are "too smart." There are other issues here. I would NOT focus on the medications, but on the interventions. My son had Occupational Therapist (OT)/PT/social skills/life skills...and he still has social skills and life skills. He's doing great. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 104306, member: 1550"] Hon, for ANY child on the spectrum, my recommendation (as only a mom) is AUTISM interventions in school. These kids are not psychiatric problems nor do they respond to typical therapy. Trust me, we tried it all, plus I'm in a group of parents with kids on the spectrum. About 50% of all Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids are on medications, but my son doesn't need them, although he's tried them. If the children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) get the proper interventions so that their sensory, transition, peer issues etc. become more understandable to them, they can really improve on their own without medication. ADHD symptoms are part and parcel of the disorder--most Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids appear to have ADHD, but stims don't always work and we found that an aide to help my son not only learn to focus, but how to organize has been a godsend. He can attend well without medication as long as he has permission to ask for help if he needs it (and he has learned to ask for help in an appropriate way). He is almost 100% mainstreamed now, and I give kudos to his wonderful Special Education teachers and his aide for teaching him about the things in life that he just doesn't "get." Some kids get so frustrated that they act out, hurt others and themselves, but that can get better too with the proper school interventions. Even if the children are as smart as Bill Gates (who supposedly has Aspergers) they still need Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) help--don't let the school tell you they are "too smart." There are other issues here. I would NOT focus on the medications, but on the interventions. My son had Occupational Therapist (OT)/PT/social skills/life skills...and he still has social skills and life skills. He's doing great. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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