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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 200903" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>I think smallworld said it all when she said - </p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>I can tell you that I held off for over a year putting my son on medications. The first one we tried was the first you tired. And, it was awful for my son too. He then went on concerta and that work fabuously for over a year. Then, we had some issues the high incremental dose increases so we went to adderall. He is in 7th grade and has been on adderal since the winter of his 2nd grade year. </p><p> </p><p>I think it is perfectly acceptable to try behavior mod and dietary means to help your son. I personally feel that all reasonable options should be explored first. But, one medication trial should not cause you to give up helping you son with medications. The right medication could make all the difference in the world.</p><p> </p><p>In regards to school. I have a little different take than the "what happens at school stays in school". For the "little stuff", I agree. If he has been given a consequence, then it's done. There are two instances where we go further. One, incomplete classwork. If he doesn't understand or is struggling with a concept, it's excused. But, if he just didn't want to comply or was daydreaming and playing with his pens and pencils, etc., he has to complete that work before he begins on his homework. He has acquated not doing his classwork with less play time.</p><p> </p><p>The other is when he crosses the line of invading someone's personal space with hands, feet, etc. In other words, he touches, pushes, kicks, hits, etc., someone else. Those are "everything with an on/off switch is gone" (tv, gameboy, computer, etc.) conseqence. The time they are not allowed depends on the offense.</p><p> </p><p>I agree with Wiped Out about the BIP - you don't need an IEP for that. Sometimes the testing and stuff with an IEP can take several months. A BIP can be done within a week (then if you get the IEP, the BIP becomes part of it). </p><p> </p><p>Good luck.</p><p> </p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 200903, member: 805"] I think smallworld said it all when she said - I can tell you that I held off for over a year putting my son on medications. The first one we tried was the first you tired. And, it was awful for my son too. He then went on concerta and that work fabuously for over a year. Then, we had some issues the high incremental dose increases so we went to adderall. He is in 7th grade and has been on adderal since the winter of his 2nd grade year. I think it is perfectly acceptable to try behavior mod and dietary means to help your son. I personally feel that all reasonable options should be explored first. But, one medication trial should not cause you to give up helping you son with medications. The right medication could make all the difference in the world. In regards to school. I have a little different take than the "what happens at school stays in school". For the "little stuff", I agree. If he has been given a consequence, then it's done. There are two instances where we go further. One, incomplete classwork. If he doesn't understand or is struggling with a concept, it's excused. But, if he just didn't want to comply or was daydreaming and playing with his pens and pencils, etc., he has to complete that work before he begins on his homework. He has acquated not doing his classwork with less play time. The other is when he crosses the line of invading someone's personal space with hands, feet, etc. In other words, he touches, pushes, kicks, hits, etc., someone else. Those are "everything with an on/off switch is gone" (tv, gameboy, computer, etc.) conseqence. The time they are not allowed depends on the offense. I agree with Wiped Out about the BIP - you don't need an IEP for that. Sometimes the testing and stuff with an IEP can take several months. A BIP can be done within a week (then if you get the IEP, the BIP becomes part of it). Good luck. Sharon [/QUOTE]
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