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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 176986" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Ok, I have a different take on it, since I have taken multitudes of antidepressants (and Straterra is one) and I have a son with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified (which is one of your son's diagnosis--perhaps it is the MAIN one).</p><p>First off, there is a withdrawal syndrome for all antidepressants. Just because the drug is out of the body doesn't mean the effects are. In fact, the effects of withdrawal can be worse than the drug itself. Been there!!!!! So I know!!!</p><p></p><p>Also, this child obviously has autistic problems. in my opinion trying to analyze the "why" of it isn't helpful because these kids thought processes are different. Anxiety IS big with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified, and it can be everything from changing from one activity to another to crossing the street (I knew one Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) kid who was terrified to cross the street even if a car was three blocks down--he thought he'd get hit). Is he getting good interventions for the Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified or is he being treated with "behavioral incentives" (they rarely work with kids who have this neurological difference). Also, medications don't work on all kids with PDDs. </p><p></p><p>Now I know he has a slew of other diagnosis. too, but are you content, in your mind, that he has all of them? Do you think the doctors have this correct? Also, in my opinion threatening to send him away is useless. Kids on the autism spectrum do very poorly in RTCs--those centers are for behavioral problems, not neurological differences. I think you are trying too hard to analyze "why is he doing this?" in my opinion he's doing this because he is different and reacts to life differently, and you can't change that--but with interventions he can be normalized. What kind of classroom is he in? Do the teachers understand Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified?</p><p></p><p>Has this child ever seen a neuropsychologist? in my opinion whoever diagnosed him did not nail his problems or suggest the righ type of help as he is not doing well. That happens when you have the wrong diagnosis and the child is put on medications that don't address his particular problems. I suggest (and, yes, it's tiring) another neuropsychologist evaluation. You can think yourself crazy with these kids, and still not change anything. </p><p></p><p>This boy needs special interventions for his Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) issues and I have a feeling this is getting swept under the rug. </p><p></p><p>Good luck whatever you decide.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 176986, member: 1550"] Ok, I have a different take on it, since I have taken multitudes of antidepressants (and Straterra is one) and I have a son with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified (which is one of your son's diagnosis--perhaps it is the MAIN one). First off, there is a withdrawal syndrome for all antidepressants. Just because the drug is out of the body doesn't mean the effects are. In fact, the effects of withdrawal can be worse than the drug itself. Been there!!!!! So I know!!! Also, this child obviously has autistic problems. in my opinion trying to analyze the "why" of it isn't helpful because these kids thought processes are different. Anxiety IS big with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified, and it can be everything from changing from one activity to another to crossing the street (I knew one Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) kid who was terrified to cross the street even if a car was three blocks down--he thought he'd get hit). Is he getting good interventions for the Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified or is he being treated with "behavioral incentives" (they rarely work with kids who have this neurological difference). Also, medications don't work on all kids with PDDs. Now I know he has a slew of other diagnosis. too, but are you content, in your mind, that he has all of them? Do you think the doctors have this correct? Also, in my opinion threatening to send him away is useless. Kids on the autism spectrum do very poorly in RTCs--those centers are for behavioral problems, not neurological differences. I think you are trying too hard to analyze "why is he doing this?" in my opinion he's doing this because he is different and reacts to life differently, and you can't change that--but with interventions he can be normalized. What kind of classroom is he in? Do the teachers understand Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified? Has this child ever seen a neuropsychologist? in my opinion whoever diagnosed him did not nail his problems or suggest the righ type of help as he is not doing well. That happens when you have the wrong diagnosis and the child is put on medications that don't address his particular problems. I suggest (and, yes, it's tiring) another neuropsychologist evaluation. You can think yourself crazy with these kids, and still not change anything. This boy needs special interventions for his Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) issues and I have a feeling this is getting swept under the rug. Good luck whatever you decide. [/QUOTE]
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