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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 503581" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>In 1965 my first difficult child was trialed on Ritalin. She was the first patient to get the medication from a well respected and kind Pediatrician. At that time since it was a new drug the experts didn't know much other than "it can help" and she definitely needed help, lol. She had headaches and stomach aches and she soon was back to medication free. As a result of her ADHD she was expelled from "public" school (yeah, they could do that then) and I had to sell my home to get funds for a new private school. It really helped her. But for all her life she has not conformed to society. </p><p></p><p>With her son (our easy child at that time) he was extremely bright, social etc. but he just couldn't settle in at school and it began to impact his sense of self. We started off on low dose Ritalin and eventually ended up with Concerta with no side effects. I am thankful that his preteen years were productive, happy and seemed to bode well for his future. His brother (difficult child#2) spent his early years living with his Mom. He was never abused but he never had a dependable and secure life. We know that likely impacted him for life whereas his Mom and older Bro had no chaos during their formative years. Once he moved into our home he began to take Concerta. Then he was able to conform to school rules "most of the time" and it made a huge different in his self perception and peer perception. I feel blessed to have had the medications available for the boys.</p><p></p><p>on the other hand, I know in our community (just as in the CD family) teachers often recommend stimulant medications and diagnosis. ADHD. I know that many Pediatricians say "let's try Ritalin". No doubt in my mind that many children are unnecessarily on medications. I also personally know parents who won't use "those drugs on my kid" who have children who have great difficulty fitting into school and peer environments. There is no "one" answer. My personal optinion is that parents have to "track" their childrens patterns diligently to know what they are dealing with at the time. Since stims are quick in and quick out (and there are at least four medications to try) I think it can make a huge improvement with almost no danger. I think it's warranted. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 503581, member: 35"] In 1965 my first difficult child was trialed on Ritalin. She was the first patient to get the medication from a well respected and kind Pediatrician. At that time since it was a new drug the experts didn't know much other than "it can help" and she definitely needed help, lol. She had headaches and stomach aches and she soon was back to medication free. As a result of her ADHD she was expelled from "public" school (yeah, they could do that then) and I had to sell my home to get funds for a new private school. It really helped her. But for all her life she has not conformed to society. With her son (our easy child at that time) he was extremely bright, social etc. but he just couldn't settle in at school and it began to impact his sense of self. We started off on low dose Ritalin and eventually ended up with Concerta with no side effects. I am thankful that his preteen years were productive, happy and seemed to bode well for his future. His brother (difficult child#2) spent his early years living with his Mom. He was never abused but he never had a dependable and secure life. We know that likely impacted him for life whereas his Mom and older Bro had no chaos during their formative years. Once he moved into our home he began to take Concerta. Then he was able to conform to school rules "most of the time" and it made a huge different in his self perception and peer perception. I feel blessed to have had the medications available for the boys. on the other hand, I know in our community (just as in the CD family) teachers often recommend stimulant medications and diagnosis. ADHD. I know that many Pediatricians say "let's try Ritalin". No doubt in my mind that many children are unnecessarily on medications. I also personally know parents who won't use "those drugs on my kid" who have children who have great difficulty fitting into school and peer environments. There is no "one" answer. My personal optinion is that parents have to "track" their childrens patterns diligently to know what they are dealing with at the time. Since stims are quick in and quick out (and there are at least four medications to try) I think it can make a huge improvement with almost no danger. I think it's warranted. DDD [/QUOTE]
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