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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 307107" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>Hi and welcome! I'm glad you found us.</p><p> </p><p>You're probably going to be peppered with more questions than suggestions at first so we can get a feel for where you're at with your son. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> Bear with us.</p><p> </p><p>What is your son's diagnosis, and what medications is he on? Who diagnosed him (psychiatrist, pediatrician, neurologist)? At what age? </p><p> </p><p>Is there a family history of mood disorders, depression, substance abuse, alcoholism? Those can be (but aren't always) an indication that there's more than "just" ADHD going on. Children with mood disorders don't usually present with- the same kinds of symptoms that adults do.</p><p> </p><p>Your school district (SD).... sigh. I believe you've called that situation right. It sometimes takes an almighty battle to get them to do their jobs when it comes to children with emotional/behavioral/learning disorders. I wish I could say I'm surprised that they'd call ADHD a "social disability" but unfortunately, I'm not. Have they done a multidisciplinary evaluation (full evaluation for Learning Disability (LD)'s and other potential areas of disability - done to determine if a child needs special education services)? If not, you need to request that one be done, via certified letter. If you check out our Special Education 100 archives, you'll find some excellent information and sample letters. You might also want to check in your area for Special Education advocates (they're usually free) - it may take more than a determined warrior mom to bring your SD into the 21st century.<img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/Graemlins/warrior.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":warrior:" title="warrior :warrior:" data-shortname=":warrior:" /></p><p> </p><p>It can be overwhelming as you try to get a more effective program in place, so I'd pick a priority (which sounds like it might be his home behaviors) and start with that. If the current therapist isn't helping so much, have you addressed that with him/her? Finding a therapist who is a good fit not only for our kids but for our family, and who also understands the behaviors we're dealing with and can offer useful strategies, can be a challenge. It may be time to look for someone else. It's daunting but when you do find the right person, it can do wonders. </p><p> </p><p>Anyway - just some thoughts early this morning (pre-coffee so forgive me if I rambled, LOL). If you could make a signature <a href="http://www.conductdisorders.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8399" target="_blank">http://www.conductdisorders.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8399</a> it would help us to keep your specifics straight and prevent us from asking you the same questions over and over. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p> </p><p>Finally, we're just a group of parents who are in similar situations. We can offer suggestions and support, but we don't have "the answer". We do have an extraordinary group of folks with lots of different experiences and points of view. Take the information that you think you can use and don't worry about the rest. </p><p> </p><p>Again - welcome! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 307107, member: 8"] Hi and welcome! I'm glad you found us. You're probably going to be peppered with more questions than suggestions at first so we can get a feel for where you're at with your son. ;) Bear with us. What is your son's diagnosis, and what medications is he on? Who diagnosed him (psychiatrist, pediatrician, neurologist)? At what age? Is there a family history of mood disorders, depression, substance abuse, alcoholism? Those can be (but aren't always) an indication that there's more than "just" ADHD going on. Children with mood disorders don't usually present with- the same kinds of symptoms that adults do. Your school district (SD).... sigh. I believe you've called that situation right. It sometimes takes an almighty battle to get them to do their jobs when it comes to children with emotional/behavioral/learning disorders. I wish I could say I'm surprised that they'd call ADHD a "social disability" but unfortunately, I'm not. Have they done a multidisciplinary evaluation (full evaluation for Learning Disability (LD)'s and other potential areas of disability - done to determine if a child needs special education services)? If not, you need to request that one be done, via certified letter. If you check out our Special Education 100 archives, you'll find some excellent information and sample letters. You might also want to check in your area for Special Education advocates (they're usually free) - it may take more than a determined warrior mom to bring your SD into the 21st century.:warrior: It can be overwhelming as you try to get a more effective program in place, so I'd pick a priority (which sounds like it might be his home behaviors) and start with that. If the current therapist isn't helping so much, have you addressed that with him/her? Finding a therapist who is a good fit not only for our kids but for our family, and who also understands the behaviors we're dealing with and can offer useful strategies, can be a challenge. It may be time to look for someone else. It's daunting but when you do find the right person, it can do wonders. Anyway - just some thoughts early this morning (pre-coffee so forgive me if I rambled, LOL). If you could make a signature [URL]http://www.conductdisorders.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8399[/URL] it would help us to keep your specifics straight and prevent us from asking you the same questions over and over. ;) Finally, we're just a group of parents who are in similar situations. We can offer suggestions and support, but we don't have "the answer". We do have an extraordinary group of folks with lots of different experiences and points of view. Take the information that you think you can use and don't worry about the rest. Again - welcome! :happy: [/QUOTE]
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