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<blockquote data-quote="Fran" data-source="post: 76237" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>Hi plee and welcome. I know any diagnosis is a devastating event for a parent the first time it happens. Try to remember that addressing the problems is the first step in helping your son. </p><p></p><p>I have more questions than answers.</p><p></p><p>How does he do with peers?</p><p>Does he have any friends?</p><p>How does he do academically?(many of our kids are on the high end of the IQ scale) </p><p>Did he develop normally since birth? Any causes or concerns that you brought up with the pediatrician.</p><p>How is his speech?</p><p>Any hobbies or interests?</p><p>How is the family tree? Any learning struggles or behavior issues? Any relatives who self medicate with drugs or alcohol?</p><p></p><p>Hugs. I know you are feeling a little overwhelmed. Having a disorder or a diagnosis isn't a sign of failure. Don't use this as a judge of your parenting. Ease up on yourself and realize that much of your son's energy can be redirected. Many young people with ADHD grow to be wonderful, productive adults.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fran, post: 76237, member: 3"] Hi plee and welcome. I know any diagnosis is a devastating event for a parent the first time it happens. Try to remember that addressing the problems is the first step in helping your son. I have more questions than answers. How does he do with peers? Does he have any friends? How does he do academically?(many of our kids are on the high end of the IQ scale) Did he develop normally since birth? Any causes or concerns that you brought up with the pediatrician. How is his speech? Any hobbies or interests? How is the family tree? Any learning struggles or behavior issues? Any relatives who self medicate with drugs or alcohol? Hugs. I know you are feeling a little overwhelmed. Having a disorder or a diagnosis isn't a sign of failure. Don't use this as a judge of your parenting. Ease up on yourself and realize that much of your son's energy can be redirected. Many young people with ADHD grow to be wonderful, productive adults. [/QUOTE]
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