BambiScott
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Post by BambiScott on Jun 24, 2008 12:25:20 GMT -11
While I sympathize, please be careful following this line of conspiracy. Thanks for the link Sandra. I think that one day, we'll definitely have an answer as to what causes Autism and Asperger's. And I hope that day comes very soon. I hope so too.
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Post by bowl on Jun 27, 2008 0:35:19 GMT -11
My son has been diagnosed with ADHD a few years back. It was really tough dealing with his hyperactiveness and outbursts. He was hitting, pushing, yelling, and throwing temper tantrums. He was prescribed aderal, so being naive I put him on it. It made a remarkable difference for about a year. Since then it's positive effects wore off and things got worse. I (with the help of his doctor) have tried other prescriptions and nothing is better than the original. But recently his behaivor has grown worse, he is becoming completely out of control. He is a loving, smart, active child when he has control, but that is not often. It makes me so sad, because I see his good side and I wish he was always like that. I kick my self in the hiney now because I think I should have never put him on anything in the first place, but when he misses a pill he's off the wall. This weekend i'm pulling him off aderal completely and I'm going to watch him like a hawk, i'm just worried that when he goes back to daycare on Monday he'll act up. We'll see what happens. I realize some people are going to come on here and say, "there's no such thing as ADHD/ADD, you're just a bad parent." But until you walk in someones shoes and all you want to do is help someone you love, be careful of what you say. I would give anything for my son to have a normal childhood and I do everything I can to show him love. His babysitter is not the t.v. and we always do things together. His mom walked out on us when he was one, that also has had a bad affect on his self esteem. I guess my main reason for posting this is to see if anyone has pulled their child off a prescription like Aderal and what the effects were. I want him to be happy, not angry all the time. I want him to have friends that aren't scared he's gonna hit them. I want to be able to cherish his younger years. Thanks, Bowl
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Post by 2spooked on Jun 27, 2008 1:33:42 GMT -11
My son is 4 1/2 and was diagnosed with high-functioning Autism right around the time he turned 3. He's been seeing therapists since he was 2 1/2, and just finished his second year of special needs preschool (and is currently in his 3rd session of summer school there). He has really blossomed in school, and I'm so appreciative of the help he has received from so many people.
We're fortunate in a lot of respects. I have a cousin with Autism who is 5 yrs older, and not doing as well. But it was because of him- his struggles, his symptoms, etc- that we were able to see that my son wasn't "right" somehow, so that we could push for help early on. It's amazing how many pediatricians just aren't with the program, you know? You have to really push them to admit there might be a problem, so that they can at least refer you to somebody who can help.
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BambiScott
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Post by BambiScott on Jun 27, 2008 2:50:17 GMT -11
I have High-Functioning Autism with Asperger's Syndrome myself.
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Post by «Foz» on Jun 27, 2008 3:16:03 GMT -11
Bowl, I wish you the best this weekend taking your son off the pills. I really hope all goes well for you. And no one is going to think you're a bad parent - there's alot of people out there going through that too.
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Post by krystalmoore1986 on Jun 27, 2008 7:05:04 GMT -11
Good luck bowl. I am sure you are an excellent dad!!
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Post by bowl on Jun 27, 2008 7:07:25 GMT -11
Thanks everyone, i'll keep you all posted!
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nowhammies
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Post by nowhammies on Jun 27, 2008 10:12:58 GMT -11
My 10 year old step son has never been diagnosed, but I am almost certain he has Asperger's Syndrome. I've tried many times to have my hubby and his ex-wife get him evaluated - but denial runs pretty deeply. I just think his quality of life would be so much better if we knew what we were dealing with and could get him some type of therapy to help him adjust. When he is at our house, I have taken him completely off of refined foods - especially sugars and white flour. We feed him mostly organic meats, fruits and veggies - and he seems to do much better after he has been here for a while and been on that diet. Unfortunately during the school year we only get him every other weekend - so we don't get to make a lot of progress - but in the summer we have him quite a lot and we can usually see progress while he is here. We can't convince his mom that the diet helps though.
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MysticalKnight
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Post by MysticalKnight on Jul 12, 2008 9:28:45 GMT -11
Karen, yes, my son's diet definitely affects his behavior. I wholeheartedly agree with you there.
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