I really enjoy this site - my husband unfortunately leaves alot of things up to me to take care because he does not know what to do. I feel like I have to be sole runner of the household when it comes to making sure all is in place for my son.
I have an older child who does not have ADHD nor any other issues so it is hard to relate to him because I spend so much time with my younger son. I feel sometimes that he is left out
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Hello-
I have been getting on this site almost everyday and this is the first time I have written. I feel so lost, overwhelmed, tired etc. My son is 7 almost 8. I have been dealing with this since he was a toddler. I have repeatedly been at doctors: Allergist, Pediatrician, Psychiatrist, Auditory Processing evaluator, Audiologist, etc. I have had him tested for everything under the sun. He also was tested for ADHD when he was 4 years old and the psychology evaluator told me that he was too young to test.
I then held him back so he did not start Kindergarten when he was supposed to because he was not ready (nor was I). He had speech therapy at daycare three days a week.
So, three years later I am still dealing with these issues. I recently again had enough and went back to his pediatrician and discussed with him that I wanted him tested again. They then set an appointment up with the doctor that evaluated him the first time. A friend of mine stated that a local college tests children (while they are teaching the students) so I called them and set up an appointment for him to be tested for ADHD and Auditory Processing.
It took three months for the appointment and when we finally went he was tested for Auditory Processing and nothing else. (Thank God he does not have auditory isues). At the college they stated that they would re-test him for speech and that they would call me in a week. I went the next day for my follow up appointment with his pediatrician's psychologist and to my suprise she did an evaluation that diagnoised him with ADHD with impulse control issues. She recommended Dexedrine 10mg. We were to start that for a week and see how he did.
Luckly I have been in contact with his teacher and she said he is doing really well he seems calmer during the day and he when he talks it is not just rambling he is actually making sense. He has a follow up appointment with the pediatrician next week.
Since all of this though I have been fighting with the college to actually get him an appointment scheduled for his speech testing. I also am waiting for the school to get back to me to make sure that he qualifies for a 504 which gives him help during test etc. I had to call the college today and find out why they have not called. I feel like I am the one who is forcing the doctor/schools hands to get what I want done. Do these people not understand how hard it is to live daily with a child you love with all your heart but can not control.
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He everyone -
I just wanted to introduce myself. I have written in the past - it has been a while.
I originally wrote because I had questions about my daughters behaviors. I was waiting for her to be evaluated and now that we are finished with the evaluation, turns out my daughter has ADHD.
I thought about her either having ADHD (this is in the family) or some kind of autism. She is a very sweet girl but very hyper and distractable. She also has some problems with her language. The doctors feel she has a co-morbid language disorder. I hear this is somewhat common with ADHD. She also has some sensory issues - she is seeking so it is hard to tell if she is doing ADHD things or seeking sensory input.
Well, I just wanted to say hello. I have been reading a lot of the postings here tonight - I cant get of my chair:) Thanks to all who post here - I already feel so much more educated - the book I have been reading has me lost:)
Welcome back! I usually try to get on this site once a day or more. I feel like I am not alone here. Everyone here is going through the same things or almost so it is easy to have EMPATHY. I don't know anyone in my town who has an ADHD child. I know they are out there, but I don't know anyone. So pretty much. This site and these people are my friends my support.I don't have any friends with ADHD kids either and this is defintely a great place to unwind and vent to to other parents in the same situation. My son is ADHD with sensory issues and auditory processing issues. I just keep hope that one day it will get better.
Welcome back!