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<blockquote data-quote="svengandhi" data-source="post: 557948" data-attributes="member: 3493"><p>I second the suggestion of looking for other causes instead of or in addition to ADD. Auditory Processing Disorders (APD)'s seem like a good place to start. If that's the problem, he could use a headset to block out distracting sounds. Another problem could be that he is bored or, conversely, that the work is just too far above his level. Either one of those can cause a child to tune out.</p><p></p><p>Medications have their place and I have never taken it badly when a school person suggested I look into them. If it illegal to condition a child's attendance on their being medicated so as long as the school accepts your decision, it's fine, in my humble opinion, for them to suggest exploring that as one option among others - NOT as the only solution. In your case, you could remind them that difficult child was on medications for a long time with side effects that concerned you for his long term health. If the medications did work with him academically, you should look into other medications without the side effects. If they didn't, remind them of that.</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="svengandhi, post: 557948, member: 3493"] I second the suggestion of looking for other causes instead of or in addition to ADD. Auditory Processing Disorders (APD)'s seem like a good place to start. If that's the problem, he could use a headset to block out distracting sounds. Another problem could be that he is bored or, conversely, that the work is just too far above his level. Either one of those can cause a child to tune out. Medications have their place and I have never taken it badly when a school person suggested I look into them. If it illegal to condition a child's attendance on their being medicated so as long as the school accepts your decision, it's fine, in my humble opinion, for them to suggest exploring that as one option among others - NOT as the only solution. In your case, you could remind them that difficult child was on medications for a long time with side effects that concerned you for his long term health. If the medications did work with him academically, you should look into other medications without the side effects. If they didn't, remind them of that. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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