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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 442684"><p>Welcome. Haven't read all the posts...perhaps someone has already told you that difficult child stands for "gift from God." I think information is provided about this and other acronyms on the main page. Also likely mentioned is that the ADD/ADHD medications can be activating for some children and therefore should be watched carefully for their potential side effects. </p><p> Abilify has been a good medication for many of our children and sometimes needs to be increased. diagnosis's are not always accurate on the first "go around." Some kids are trickier than others and so their diagnosis, treatment plan and medications take a long time to adjust and even after you think you got a good handle on things, additional adjustments are needed. Along with the more "traditional" diagnosis's, some others, especially when it comes to adoption might include Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). If you are unsure if your doctor has considered all angles and/or if your doctor isn't working well with you, you might consider getting a second opinion. Additionally, if not now, then sometime in the near future, you might also consider talk therapy for your child and/or family therapy. If Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) has been confirmed, make sure you get LOTS of support. </p><p>You might consider individual counseling for yourself.</p><p>These diagnosis's/situations are not easy for anyone.... Hang in there. Sending goooood thoughts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 442684"] Welcome. Haven't read all the posts...perhaps someone has already told you that difficult child stands for "gift from God." I think information is provided about this and other acronyms on the main page. Also likely mentioned is that the ADD/ADHD medications can be activating for some children and therefore should be watched carefully for their potential side effects. Abilify has been a good medication for many of our children and sometimes needs to be increased. diagnosis's are not always accurate on the first "go around." Some kids are trickier than others and so their diagnosis, treatment plan and medications take a long time to adjust and even after you think you got a good handle on things, additional adjustments are needed. Along with the more "traditional" diagnosis's, some others, especially when it comes to adoption might include Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). If you are unsure if your doctor has considered all angles and/or if your doctor isn't working well with you, you might consider getting a second opinion. Additionally, if not now, then sometime in the near future, you might also consider talk therapy for your child and/or family therapy. If Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) has been confirmed, make sure you get LOTS of support. You might consider individual counseling for yourself. These diagnosis's/situations are not easy for anyone.... Hang in there. Sending goooood thoughts. [/QUOTE]
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