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<blockquote data-quote="looking4hope" data-source="post: 113071" data-attributes="member: 4362"><p>angelaincali:</p><p></p><p>You didn't mention if your son has an IEP. It sounds like it, but if not, get one. If he has an ADHD diagnosis from a child psychiatrist, that will help. If the school district has not yet tested him for learning disorders or behaviors that impede learning, ask them in writing to do so. Specifically, state the problems that your son is having, and ask for the testing already mentioned AND a complete psychological profile. They have to respond within 30 school days (excludes weekends and days school is not in session).</p><p></p><p>If your son has a mood disorder that is comorbid with ADHD then the stimulants (like Concerta) can cause irritability and aggression. This was the case with my son. The situation is much better since we switched to Strattera. Bring this up with your doctor.</p><p></p><p>Like the other posters here, I agree that he needs to be seen by a child psychiatrist and a therapist. You may also want to get him evaluated by your county mental health as well, as there are resources available through them. The special day class my son goes to is a joint venture between the county office of education and the county mental health department. It's for DSM-IV diagnosed kids and has only 8 - 10 students, with two teachers, two aides and an on-site psychotherapist three days a week. He gets intensive behavior modification therapy in a classroom setting, and I don't pay a dime. His IEP allows for this type of education.</p><p></p><p>in my opinion, your son needs to be in a different situation and out of a regular classroom. As a teacher, it's hard to teach a class that is continually disrupted, and we both know your son isn't learning anything. Talk to the school counselor and the principal, and find out what you need to do to get your son into a better learning situation. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="looking4hope, post: 113071, member: 4362"] angelaincali: You didn't mention if your son has an IEP. It sounds like it, but if not, get one. If he has an ADHD diagnosis from a child psychiatrist, that will help. If the school district has not yet tested him for learning disorders or behaviors that impede learning, ask them in writing to do so. Specifically, state the problems that your son is having, and ask for the testing already mentioned AND a complete psychological profile. They have to respond within 30 school days (excludes weekends and days school is not in session). If your son has a mood disorder that is comorbid with ADHD then the stimulants (like Concerta) can cause irritability and aggression. This was the case with my son. The situation is much better since we switched to Strattera. Bring this up with your doctor. Like the other posters here, I agree that he needs to be seen by a child psychiatrist and a therapist. You may also want to get him evaluated by your county mental health as well, as there are resources available through them. The special day class my son goes to is a joint venture between the county office of education and the county mental health department. It's for DSM-IV diagnosed kids and has only 8 - 10 students, with two teachers, two aides and an on-site psychotherapist three days a week. He gets intensive behavior modification therapy in a classroom setting, and I don't pay a dime. His IEP allows for this type of education. in my opinion, your son needs to be in a different situation and out of a regular classroom. As a teacher, it's hard to teach a class that is continually disrupted, and we both know your son isn't learning anything. Talk to the school counselor and the principal, and find out what you need to do to get your son into a better learning situation. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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