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<blockquote data-quote="Chaosuncontained" data-source="post: 463927" data-attributes="member: 11016"><p>Earlier today I logged in and typed up a detailed post answering all your questions. It took me so long to write that I timed out and when I tried to log back in it wiped my post away--poof!</p><p></p><p>We went back to his doctor this morning. We took him off of Focalin...and we will not put him back on a stimulant. Every stimulant he has ever been on has made him aggressive, angry...</p><p></p><p>We are goning to leave him on Celexa (hes been on for 13 days) and the Intuniv for now. We are awaiting the testing that the county Psycologist is supposed to be doing in the next two months and see what she uncovers (this is all to see if he qualifies for IEP). </p><p></p><p>Three weeks ago he was hiding under his desk, refusing to do *any* work, talking out of turn, needing constant redirecting, motivation and hand holding. He wasn't social AT ALL...no one wanted to be his partner in school and he had several instances of aggression (biting 1 student, "pretending" to bite another and slapping another). He has an AVERSION to writing. Right now, on the Celexa and Intuniv we are seeing him be happier, he is doing 80% of his work in class, he is interacting with his peers, showing an interest in girls and playing with the other boys on the playground. He is still needing motivation, hand holding and redirecting. He is still talking out of turn and distracting his classmates.</p><p></p><p>So, I guess, for now, we are in a holding pattern. If he has any major bumps (experience has me holding my breath) I can call his doctor. I hope the testing that the County Special Education (a Psycologist will do most testing...A dignostician will do IQ and Achievement testing)does will shed light on anything we aren't aware of yet. Sad to say that I hope they find SOMETHING. </p><p></p><p>Carson slept through MOST of the appointment and complained of a sore throat (he's been sneezing a lot--I know it's allergies). Doctor took a look at his throat and said he could see a lot of drainage. So, I brought him home and he's sleeping on the couch. </p><p></p><p>Thank you all for your support and advice. It means so much to be able to talk to and hear stories/advice and experience from those who KNOW what is going on. No one seems to understand how hard this is, except you. That is a huge comfort to me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chaosuncontained, post: 463927, member: 11016"] Earlier today I logged in and typed up a detailed post answering all your questions. It took me so long to write that I timed out and when I tried to log back in it wiped my post away--poof! We went back to his doctor this morning. We took him off of Focalin...and we will not put him back on a stimulant. Every stimulant he has ever been on has made him aggressive, angry... We are goning to leave him on Celexa (hes been on for 13 days) and the Intuniv for now. We are awaiting the testing that the county Psycologist is supposed to be doing in the next two months and see what she uncovers (this is all to see if he qualifies for IEP). Three weeks ago he was hiding under his desk, refusing to do *any* work, talking out of turn, needing constant redirecting, motivation and hand holding. He wasn't social AT ALL...no one wanted to be his partner in school and he had several instances of aggression (biting 1 student, "pretending" to bite another and slapping another). He has an AVERSION to writing. Right now, on the Celexa and Intuniv we are seeing him be happier, he is doing 80% of his work in class, he is interacting with his peers, showing an interest in girls and playing with the other boys on the playground. He is still needing motivation, hand holding and redirecting. He is still talking out of turn and distracting his classmates. So, I guess, for now, we are in a holding pattern. If he has any major bumps (experience has me holding my breath) I can call his doctor. I hope the testing that the County Special Education (a Psycologist will do most testing...A dignostician will do IQ and Achievement testing)does will shed light on anything we aren't aware of yet. Sad to say that I hope they find SOMETHING. Carson slept through MOST of the appointment and complained of a sore throat (he's been sneezing a lot--I know it's allergies). Doctor took a look at his throat and said he could see a lot of drainage. So, I brought him home and he's sleeping on the couch. Thank you all for your support and advice. It means so much to be able to talk to and hear stories/advice and experience from those who KNOW what is going on. No one seems to understand how hard this is, except you. That is a huge comfort to me. [/QUOTE]
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