thank you for the info.today my son got sent to s.a.f.e. again-he does have good academic standings-but his behavior is awful.i am at my wits end & my mom thinks it will all blow over-i've been working on this for months with no end in sight.she thinks i'm making this up(add/adhd)-which doesn't help my mental state at all.this computer right now is the only resource i have &i really thank you for the reply.
-
Questions about ADHD testing & some comments also...
-
Your welcome, What is s.a.f.e.??
-
s.a.f.e. is his schools version of detention-another child was picking up -my son "just wanted to help"-he wasn't supposed to-he and his friend shoved each other around so they were removed from class.that's his story-when i talk to school shortly i'll find out the rest.this is the first incident of this kind -so i'm not sure what will happen.he has been to s.a.f.e.-once, before x-mas break- that was for not following class rules.here they pull"tickets" when they don't follow the guidelines of the class or school.he "pulls tickets"daily-which i have been trying to cut down -with any ideas at least tried once-to no avail.i will post an update later.again-thanks,ldj20
-
Dear ldyj20There is hope - thank heavens. Challenges for our boy (now 4 1/2) were noticed just shy of his second birthday and it took us well over a year of diligent searching to find specialists well versed enough and willing to take on a 3 year old for diagnosis and treatment. But it wasn't ‘til we started doing our own reading and research that comfort came our way...and we were able to develop the skills needed to help our wonderful yet trying boy. To keep this short, let me recommend two books that helped us tremendously. The first, the only somewhat hopeful book about the positive (as well as negative) attributes of the condition: Driven to Distraction (can't recall the authors, but it's available on Amazon.com). The second book was important because Liam (our son) appeared to also suffer from Oppositional Defiance Disorder (I think that's what it's called). He could blow up with no notice or apparent cause. And his anger would persist sometimes for hours. The book: The Explosive Child. Another comment. Liam was diagnosed with Sensory Integration Dysfunction -- apparently another disorder that can co-exist with ADD/ADHD (and demonstrate symptoms which closely resemble ADD/ADHD symptoms). We had him visiting an occupational therapist for 9 months. During this treatment we also did rigorous, at-home, physical therapy to help him overcome the most serious negative manifestations of the disorder. Addressing this helped address his behavior problems, calmed him in a way we'd never before witnessed and for a while helped him sleep through the night.Lastly, we contacted a homeopathic physician and he recommended we eliminate sugar and minimize the intake of carbohydrates. Although Liam didn't eat for 3 days at the outset, by day 4 he was a believer and fully embraced the changes in his diet. In fact, the evening of day five on the new diet he commented on how happy he felt and how glad he was for making a good choice to eat healthier. For the first time we saw him making eye contact with us, finish a puzzle, play a board game. The bottom line - don't give up. You are (and have to be) his champion, advocating for what's best by learning what's best. Talk to as many experts as will give you time, join local ADD/ADHD support groups, search the web and find a good friend with whom you can talk things through. Raising a child with ADD/ADHD is a heckuva task, but one made much easier by taking the time/devoting the energy now to keep abreast of the research and advancements to treatment made. Well, at least that's what I believe...and I think it's being validated already. Today, more than 2 1/2 years after beginning our aggressive search for help, we close each day marveling at the progress made, the surprises he delights us with.
-
I was misdiagnosed with AD/HD for many years, but I actually had hyperinsulinism (body makes too much insulin) and a resulting adrenal deficiency. I fit all the criteria for an AD/HD diagnosis (until I started showing severe physical symptoms of cortisol deficiency). I have also read that Bipolar disorder is often mistaken at first for AD/HD. I would estimate that as many as 80-90% of hypoadrenalism goes underdiagnosed because usually only the severest form of the disorder is treated.
I am hoping to go to med school one day to try and change this because I almost died from white flower pancakes! That is a different story though! Good luck. -
can you tell me more about hyperinsulinism?
-
hyperinsulinism is like the opposite of diabetes (hypoinsulinism). If you alter your diet and exclude most refined foods (and treat the adrenal insufficiency that often accompanies it) then you will usually be ok.In my experience it seems that endocrine/metabolic disorders are often misdiagnosed and underdiagnosed (especially the borderline cases). Good books to read are Safe Uses of Cortisol by William Jeffries MDand From Fatigued to Fantastic by Jacob Teitelbaum MD. If a history of diabetes/hypoglycemia, thyroid or other hormonal disorders runs in your family, it is good to look into this. [This message has been edited by WanaBDoctor (edited February 01, 2002).]
-
At the continuing insistence of my son's kg teacher we took a Connor's test. Our results were normal for his activity at home, but the teacher's results were high and put him borderline ADHD. The student counselor met several times with him and advised us that because of his hyper activity we "may" want to have him see a psychologist to have him evaluated. She did state that if it were her child she would 'possibly' consider the evaluation in the next few months. I agree with the teacher that he is hyper active and impulsive at times, but not more so than any other 6 year old. The teacher (this is her first year teaching at this school and in the past she had taught 2nd & 3rd grade) has "labeled" him with a problem and she sends notes home about him rubbing his hand along the wall while walking down the hall, talking during class, distracting fellow students ... excuse me, but isn't that "normal" for a 6 year kg student. He is not overly smart in his school work - we do have to work with him on his spelling and writing - but overall he does great. He does love to be read to and is so excited that he can now read to himself. He can sit for long peroids of time and work on a puzzle, do dot to dot pictures, color and play with play dough. He is not a perfectionist, but does like certain things done a certain way. Some of his actions make me think it is possible for him to have ADHD, while others say there is no way, this is just a strong willed, excited 6 yo little boy. We really don't know which way to turn - if he does have ADHD we want him to get treatment, but I am also leary of him being misdiagnosed as sooooo many kids are.
-
I dont want to make you worry more, but when i was in 6th grade i was diagnosed with ADHD. Later on in life around the age of 20 i was diagnosed bi-polar. Alot of doctors are starting to think most ADD /ADHD cases are misdiagnoses of bi-polar disorder. I was also put on ritilan when i was younger. Now i'm 25 and managing. Just a thought. ned
-
This is a dead thread