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<blockquote data-quote="VagabondDreamer" data-source="post: 466447" data-attributes="member: 12934"><p>My 6yo son is a in kindergarten this year, and it has just been a terrible time. I've suspected he has ADHD since he was at least 3. He is very impulsive, defiant, and disruptive. I have had concerns for years and have been blown off every time I have mentioned my concerns to his pediatrician, including mentioning sleep problems. When he was 4, I took him to a psychologist, and all he wanted to do was try to teach me parenting techniques I was already using. (That same year, his babysitter quit without notice.) Why does everyone who is supposed to help avoid helping?</p><p></p><p>Fortunately, the staff at my son's school seems to be more supportive than what I'm hearing other parents here are dealing with. They keep in communication with me and have implemented many positive rewards for his good behavior. The guidance counselor takes the time to call me when my son is having a GOOD day. I appreciate that. My son's self-esteem has been going downhill fast the last couple weeks though, and it is very disheartening for me. I am very worried about him. He calls himself "stupid" and hits himself in the head out of frustration. He is often very disruptive, so he spends a lot of time in the office. Academically he is having a rough time, especially since he is removed from class a lot. I feel thankful, though, that I mentioned doing evaluations to them and within a few days, the process was started. How long does is normally take for the school to complete this process?</p><p></p><p>Dealing with his bus driver and the latchkey staff, however, is a nightmare. Neither want to deal with him, and I feel like the bus driver is trying to get him kicked off the bus. I also feel that they are trying to remove him from latchkey. The environment there when I pick him up is very chaotic and seems unstructured. I am supposed to meet with a member of the staff tomorrow. Any suggestions??? I'm so agitated that I don't think I can say what I want to without being rude. I am a single parent, so the removal from latchkey program would create a huge financial burden for us. </p><p></p><p>Also parents, any suggestions for taking care of ourselves? I have a lot of stress in dealing with this alone. I also manage a medical office full-time, and I am a college student (thought about quiting school momentarily, but rely on the student loans to keep us afloat.) I can never get out among friends because I don't have many people who will watch my son. I can't afford to pay for a sitter. I don't really have many friends, largely because I've never been able to take my son to their houses. I haven't been feeling well. I've taken up smoking and drinking again and have been very depressed. I feel so isolated...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="VagabondDreamer, post: 466447, member: 12934"] My 6yo son is a in kindergarten this year, and it has just been a terrible time. I've suspected he has ADHD since he was at least 3. He is very impulsive, defiant, and disruptive. I have had concerns for years and have been blown off every time I have mentioned my concerns to his pediatrician, including mentioning sleep problems. When he was 4, I took him to a psychologist, and all he wanted to do was try to teach me parenting techniques I was already using. (That same year, his babysitter quit without notice.) Why does everyone who is supposed to help avoid helping? Fortunately, the staff at my son's school seems to be more supportive than what I'm hearing other parents here are dealing with. They keep in communication with me and have implemented many positive rewards for his good behavior. The guidance counselor takes the time to call me when my son is having a GOOD day. I appreciate that. My son's self-esteem has been going downhill fast the last couple weeks though, and it is very disheartening for me. I am very worried about him. He calls himself "stupid" and hits himself in the head out of frustration. He is often very disruptive, so he spends a lot of time in the office. Academically he is having a rough time, especially since he is removed from class a lot. I feel thankful, though, that I mentioned doing evaluations to them and within a few days, the process was started. How long does is normally take for the school to complete this process? Dealing with his bus driver and the latchkey staff, however, is a nightmare. Neither want to deal with him, and I feel like the bus driver is trying to get him kicked off the bus. I also feel that they are trying to remove him from latchkey. The environment there when I pick him up is very chaotic and seems unstructured. I am supposed to meet with a member of the staff tomorrow. Any suggestions??? I'm so agitated that I don't think I can say what I want to without being rude. I am a single parent, so the removal from latchkey program would create a huge financial burden for us. Also parents, any suggestions for taking care of ourselves? I have a lot of stress in dealing with this alone. I also manage a medical office full-time, and I am a college student (thought about quiting school momentarily, but rely on the student loans to keep us afloat.) I can never get out among friends because I don't have many people who will watch my son. I can't afford to pay for a sitter. I don't really have many friends, largely because I've never been able to take my son to their houses. I haven't been feeling well. I've taken up smoking and drinking again and have been very depressed. I feel so isolated... [/QUOTE]
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