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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 474220" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>Hi there, I too am raising an adopted son that I adoped when he was 2.10. He is also developmentally delayed...functioning low/ testing as borderline 76-85 IQ. he has an acquired brain injury and Autism. </p><p></p><p>I do not have other children, if I did I think i would not be able to function, so i can't imagine the added issues. I am sure life is just a struggle and you want desperately for it not to be so for him, for you and for the other children. I am so sorry. Can you tell us more about him? do you know of his birth history? I assume he is in special educaiton classes, is he in a daughter class or ???? Does he have a specific diagosis/label or is it only adhd and anxiety for now? You will hear lots of opinions about the ODD diagnosis because to many of us it describes some symptoms but usually there is something bigger driving it... early drug exposure, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Mental Health diagnosis like bi-polar or others, Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), etc. Do you have any county supports (you are in the usa right, from your location I am assuming)? No trying to pry, just that more of us will be able to tell you what we have been thru, share similar experiences etc.</p><p></p><p>When was his last full evaluation? Has he had private evaluations? neuropsychologist? I would think that you should qualify for pca services, or Integrated Listening Systems (ILS) or personal support. Was he adopted through foster care? If so there should be more options. You may even be able to get respite services away from your home. </p><p></p><p>Mostly I just want you to know you are welcome and in a lot of company who can really relate. There are quite a few here with large families who will be able to share sympathy and stories. You are right, as he grows he will be able to hurt even if he doesn't intend to really do harm. My son is nearly 100 lbs now and he is currently in the hospital because he had such a terrible reaction to a new medication he went totally wild. Luckily we had an Integrated Listening Systems (ILS) worker here to hold him while I called 911. It is such a hard road and they deserve the best but it gets tiring and frustrating. </p><p></p><p>Keep checking here often over the next few days. I hope you will see that people really care deeply and are immensly supportive. If you can create a signature under your profile it will help people to follow your story and remember you, your situation, as you post. </p><p></p><p>Happy to meet you, Buddy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 474220, member: 12886"] Hi there, I too am raising an adopted son that I adoped when he was 2.10. He is also developmentally delayed...functioning low/ testing as borderline 76-85 IQ. he has an acquired brain injury and Autism. I do not have other children, if I did I think i would not be able to function, so i can't imagine the added issues. I am sure life is just a struggle and you want desperately for it not to be so for him, for you and for the other children. I am so sorry. Can you tell us more about him? do you know of his birth history? I assume he is in special educaiton classes, is he in a daughter class or ???? Does he have a specific diagosis/label or is it only adhd and anxiety for now? You will hear lots of opinions about the ODD diagnosis because to many of us it describes some symptoms but usually there is something bigger driving it... early drug exposure, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Mental Health diagnosis like bi-polar or others, Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), etc. Do you have any county supports (you are in the usa right, from your location I am assuming)? No trying to pry, just that more of us will be able to tell you what we have been thru, share similar experiences etc. When was his last full evaluation? Has he had private evaluations? neuropsychologist? I would think that you should qualify for pca services, or Integrated Listening Systems (ILS) or personal support. Was he adopted through foster care? If so there should be more options. You may even be able to get respite services away from your home. Mostly I just want you to know you are welcome and in a lot of company who can really relate. There are quite a few here with large families who will be able to share sympathy and stories. You are right, as he grows he will be able to hurt even if he doesn't intend to really do harm. My son is nearly 100 lbs now and he is currently in the hospital because he had such a terrible reaction to a new medication he went totally wild. Luckily we had an Integrated Listening Systems (ILS) worker here to hold him while I called 911. It is such a hard road and they deserve the best but it gets tiring and frustrating. Keep checking here often over the next few days. I hope you will see that people really care deeply and are immensly supportive. If you can create a signature under your profile it will help people to follow your story and remember you, your situation, as you post. Happy to meet you, Buddy [/QUOTE]
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