2 steps forward, 3 steps back? | ADHD Information

Do you guys ever feel that way? DS is in Boy Scouts, which has had some rough patches, but he's  doing OK thus far.  DS is doing great in school, has good support from his 2 lead teachers, and enjoys art and music. He was asked to be in the afterschool chorus in Jan; his meds last *just enough* to cover most of this time (about an hour). He's been to 2 practices, and last night, I noticed his music teacher at church seemed really upset. I asked what was wrong, and she said Ian won't sing, won't be still, and is disruptive--she only has 1 parapro to assist her with 70 students. To be fair, the rules/expectations are all posted and clear, and this teacher is excellent. Now we're trying to decide--give it another chance or hang it up? I don't want him to always "give up" on things, but if he can't participate where there are certain expectations...see what I mean? This is a privilege, not a required course in school. We need to decide soon.

I cried all the way home from church and didn't sleep much at all. I feel sometimes like if he had a different, visible disability, everyone would go out of their way to put in whatever accomodations the law and/or personal ethics required. But not with ADHD. He is excluded because he simply can't control himself. That is why I am so angry and sad sometimes.

What would you guys do? Look for another past-time, or give this another try? I have a feeling that even if we do decide to give it another try, he can't put a toe out of line, which seems like a recipe for failure. Maybe better to make a clean break and find something else that doesn't require so much self control?

dee
Call his doctor - maybe there's a short acting med he can take when he has
a late class or meeting.