You are not letting her down by putting her on medicine. I felt the same way when my difficult child was in kindergarten. I had nightmares about it because it upset me so much.
In all, medications were the best thing that has happened to my difficult child. She can interact normally with other kids and even has friends now. She isn't aggressive or self harming anymore.
You are lucky to have such an understanding day care. My difficult child was kicked out of most of them in the city we live in over a few years.
I would start a Parent Report for your difficult child. There are examples in the general archives. Then you have all of it written down and ready for all the professionals, schools, councelors, etc.
It will help outline all her behaviors and personality. It was a great help to me. Then I knew I wouldn't forget to tell someone something.
Welcome to the board!
steph
