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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 53057" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>Funny that you and some others here would mention Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The child psychologist said something about Asperger's, but then in the same breath discounted it because difficult child 2 was able to do X (sorry, but I just don't remember the specifics right now). </p><p></p><p>Anyway, he's always had sensory-input-seeking behaviors. Before his ADHD diagnosis, when he was about four years old, I started taking him to Occupational Therapist (OT) because he was ALWAYS trying to do headstands and for several months had begun showing similar signs that difficult child 1 had shown at that age who already had the ADHD diagnosis and was doing Occupational Therapist (OT) and ST. Occupational Therapist (OT) helped him a bit, but after a couple of years they discharged him saying he was doing much better and I could continue some of the things they'd taught me at home. Well, I'll be the first to admit I have a very hard time following through on that kind of thing.</p><p></p><p>Plus, he went for "vision therapy" (turned out to be a waste of money) -- he was having trouble tracking, and is ocular fine motor was a bit delayed. Lo, and behold! When we started medications for ADHD, he was cured! Even the optometrist was amazed at how dramatically his condition improved once he'd started the stimulant.</p><p></p><p>When his stimulants were working, this kid was in great shape. For some reason, he's developed a tolerance, or whatever you want to call it -- AND he has a hard time with his moods now.</p><p></p><p>I agree, it's time for some fresh eyes to look at him.</p><p></p><p>Thanks so much!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 53057, member: 3444"] Funny that you and some others here would mention Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The child psychologist said something about Asperger's, but then in the same breath discounted it because difficult child 2 was able to do X (sorry, but I just don't remember the specifics right now). Anyway, he's always had sensory-input-seeking behaviors. Before his ADHD diagnosis, when he was about four years old, I started taking him to Occupational Therapist (OT) because he was ALWAYS trying to do headstands and for several months had begun showing similar signs that difficult child 1 had shown at that age who already had the ADHD diagnosis and was doing Occupational Therapist (OT) and ST. Occupational Therapist (OT) helped him a bit, but after a couple of years they discharged him saying he was doing much better and I could continue some of the things they'd taught me at home. Well, I'll be the first to admit I have a very hard time following through on that kind of thing. Plus, he went for "vision therapy" (turned out to be a waste of money) -- he was having trouble tracking, and is ocular fine motor was a bit delayed. Lo, and behold! When we started medications for ADHD, he was cured! Even the optometrist was amazed at how dramatically his condition improved once he'd started the stimulant. When his stimulants were working, this kid was in great shape. For some reason, he's developed a tolerance, or whatever you want to call it -- AND he has a hard time with his moods now. I agree, it's time for some fresh eyes to look at him. Thanks so much! [/QUOTE]
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