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<blockquote data-quote="jannie" data-source="post: 223423" data-attributes="member: 2074"><p>I don't have any specific advice, but I wanted to let you know that I'm sorry he's struggling right now. </p><p> </p><p>You seem to know best about medications so I'd go with what you and the doctor decide together. I am a bit concerned that the zonegran may have been treating some depression and perhaps this is part of the reason he seems to be withdrawing. Lack of motivatin is often a sign of depression. </p><p> </p><p>What type of social interactions did he have with his peers in his old school? Is it possible for you to contact one of his old friends and arrange that he comes over for a few hours. I know that typically at this age parents are NOT part of the social planning, but it may be helpful for J right now.</p><p> </p><p>What is the school saying about his work refusal? Do they have any ideas or suggestions? Is there one class in which he feels connected to one of his teachers? If so, I do suggest you speak with that person. Perhaps they somehow have time to give him some extra attention. Unfortunately if he doesn't start completing more classwork he will not be able to maintain passing grades. Classwork has suddenly become a huge part of a child's grade. </p><p> </p><p>Does he use a laptop, alphasmart or fusion to complete writing assignments? Would he be willing to work with a tutor after school for some support with geometry? </p><p> </p><p>Hopefully things will improve.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jannie, post: 223423, member: 2074"] I don't have any specific advice, but I wanted to let you know that I'm sorry he's struggling right now. You seem to know best about medications so I'd go with what you and the doctor decide together. I am a bit concerned that the zonegran may have been treating some depression and perhaps this is part of the reason he seems to be withdrawing. Lack of motivatin is often a sign of depression. What type of social interactions did he have with his peers in his old school? Is it possible for you to contact one of his old friends and arrange that he comes over for a few hours. I know that typically at this age parents are NOT part of the social planning, but it may be helpful for J right now. What is the school saying about his work refusal? Do they have any ideas or suggestions? Is there one class in which he feels connected to one of his teachers? If so, I do suggest you speak with that person. Perhaps they somehow have time to give him some extra attention. Unfortunately if he doesn't start completing more classwork he will not be able to maintain passing grades. Classwork has suddenly become a huge part of a child's grade. Does he use a laptop, alphasmart or fusion to complete writing assignments? Would he be willing to work with a tutor after school for some support with geometry? Hopefully things will improve. [/QUOTE]
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