JustOneMoreTry
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So, I dont really know where to start with this first post. Maybe with the questions usually asked.
Psychiatrists diagnosed both kids my son through a school evaluation as well as private. My daughter through private evaluations including a hospital stay. She is also in the process of being evaluated to get more help in school.
Right now neither are on medications but they will most likely be started again in the future most especially for GFGSD. She is not currently in therapy but they both have been off and on for years. GFGSS issues arent helped by therapy but he does have a resource room in school to help with social issues, etc. He also has horrible memory problems can do something and 1 second later denies it completely. I think he may have some verbal processing issues.
Therapy for GFGSD is a waste of time and money. She wont work with counselor and forgets everything they have said as soon as she leaves. The only fun part for her is she is the complete center of attention for an hour. We tried family counseling as well which I thought was good we may continue that in the future.
Neither child has any speech or developmental delays. GFGSS has sensory issues loud sounds, shoes. He also paces like crazy used to flap arms when he was little but suppresses it now. I sometimes see the hands moving at his sides.
GFGSS is doing very very well in school this year As and one B. He is putting in a supreme effort. However, his issues are that he has this Im better than anyone attitude that is driving us crazy. Actually told us last night that he is better than most people including his sister and any thing we say is absurd. He also doesnt understand why we would take exception to those statements.
GFGSD is failing all but one class (math). She is not interested in homework, school, getting to class on time and just recently has started sneaking out to go see new boyfriend at his house. She was recently in a program with the county Growth Works and was drug tested quite frequently no problems there (for now). She is most interested in the social part of high school could care less about anything/anyone else. She is all about her in a very scary way. I know part of it is teenager stuff but it amazes me what she will do to get what she wants including stealing, lying, etc. (I know the manipulation all about me is the Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) diagnosis)
Big mental health issues in the family tree on husbands side including ADHD (almost everyone), undiagnosed Aspergers (symptoms the same), Depression, and Schizophrenia (husbands Sister).
Bio Moms side has depression issues but dont know much. She never wanted them (has told them so isnt that nice) and wanders in and out of their lives.
I come to this site mostly to reassure myself that I am not alone. I also need the energy, courage and support to keep trying with these kids it has been hard. I am actually feeling like I just want to run and hide and hope they can just make it to 18 and leave. My husband has had full physical custody and I have raised these too from the age of 5 and 6.
Hopefully I can also offer some advice and support as well.
JOMT
Psychiatrists diagnosed both kids my son through a school evaluation as well as private. My daughter through private evaluations including a hospital stay. She is also in the process of being evaluated to get more help in school.
Right now neither are on medications but they will most likely be started again in the future most especially for GFGSD. She is not currently in therapy but they both have been off and on for years. GFGSS issues arent helped by therapy but he does have a resource room in school to help with social issues, etc. He also has horrible memory problems can do something and 1 second later denies it completely. I think he may have some verbal processing issues.
Therapy for GFGSD is a waste of time and money. She wont work with counselor and forgets everything they have said as soon as she leaves. The only fun part for her is she is the complete center of attention for an hour. We tried family counseling as well which I thought was good we may continue that in the future.
Neither child has any speech or developmental delays. GFGSS has sensory issues loud sounds, shoes. He also paces like crazy used to flap arms when he was little but suppresses it now. I sometimes see the hands moving at his sides.
GFGSS is doing very very well in school this year As and one B. He is putting in a supreme effort. However, his issues are that he has this Im better than anyone attitude that is driving us crazy. Actually told us last night that he is better than most people including his sister and any thing we say is absurd. He also doesnt understand why we would take exception to those statements.
GFGSD is failing all but one class (math). She is not interested in homework, school, getting to class on time and just recently has started sneaking out to go see new boyfriend at his house. She was recently in a program with the county Growth Works and was drug tested quite frequently no problems there (for now). She is most interested in the social part of high school could care less about anything/anyone else. She is all about her in a very scary way. I know part of it is teenager stuff but it amazes me what she will do to get what she wants including stealing, lying, etc. (I know the manipulation all about me is the Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) diagnosis)
Big mental health issues in the family tree on husbands side including ADHD (almost everyone), undiagnosed Aspergers (symptoms the same), Depression, and Schizophrenia (husbands Sister).
Bio Moms side has depression issues but dont know much. She never wanted them (has told them so isnt that nice) and wanders in and out of their lives.
I come to this site mostly to reassure myself that I am not alone. I also need the energy, courage and support to keep trying with these kids it has been hard. I am actually feeling like I just want to run and hide and hope they can just make it to 18 and leave. My husband has had full physical custody and I have raised these too from the age of 5 and 6.
Hopefully I can also offer some advice and support as well.
JOMT
