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<blockquote data-quote="SnowAngel" data-source="post: 82708" data-attributes="member: 4010"><p>Hello & welcome to a great support system,</p><p></p><p>I was also told the school will handle things. I was not comfortable with that answer and got several different opinions. The psychiatric dr's(psychiatrist)came up with other issues that the school missed. A psychiatrist over several visits get to know your situation better than a one time appointment with a scool psychiatric. Most teachers don't have the knowledge on what is available to help children with mental disorders,unfortunately. :crying:</p><p></p><p>You are his biggest advocate. You need to do what you feel is in his best interest. Nobody knows him better than you if you are his primary caregiver,please remember that.</p><p></p><p>As far as other treatments check the other forum on natural treatments. Remember anything you try takes time. It helps if you do try the diet changes to keep a journal.</p><p></p><p>As far as medication goes, none of us wanted our kids medicated. All medications have side affects, some are milder than others. Plus we have to go to the dr every month to get a new prescription as most ADHD medications are controlled substances and require a new script everytime.</p><p></p><p>Contact your school district to get a copy of your rights and the appeals process. Also have them give you in writing how they determine a childs need for exttra services.</p><p></p><p>You are doing a great job!! Keep asking the questions and advocate.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SnowAngel, post: 82708, member: 4010"] Hello & welcome to a great support system, I was also told the school will handle things. I was not comfortable with that answer and got several different opinions. The psychiatric dr's(psychiatrist)came up with other issues that the school missed. A psychiatrist over several visits get to know your situation better than a one time appointment with a scool psychiatric. Most teachers don't have the knowledge on what is available to help children with mental disorders,unfortunately. [img]:crying:[/img] You are his biggest advocate. You need to do what you feel is in his best interest. Nobody knows him better than you if you are his primary caregiver,please remember that. As far as other treatments check the other forum on natural treatments. Remember anything you try takes time. It helps if you do try the diet changes to keep a journal. As far as medication goes, none of us wanted our kids medicated. All medications have side affects, some are milder than others. Plus we have to go to the dr every month to get a new prescription as most ADHD medications are controlled substances and require a new script everytime. Contact your school district to get a copy of your rights and the appeals process. Also have them give you in writing how they determine a childs need for exttra services. You are doing a great job!! Keep asking the questions and advocate. [/QUOTE]
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