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Thank goodness for a second opinion (Update)
We saw a psychiatrist today for a second opinion regarding Gibson. It's NOT schizophrenia, thank goodness! My poor little man has ADHD and an anxiety disorder. Unfortunately, it cannot me treated without medication but we are not putting him on anything yet. At least not until he is 6 years old.
He will have to start an extensive play therapy every day for up to 8 weeks, at the same time I have to take some courses on how to handle his behavior. I'm so thankful these resources are available to us to get the help we need. It's going to be a long rollercoaster ride, but we'll make things better a little at a time.
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Re: Thank goodness for a second opinion (Update)
Thank goodness for that. Is the anxiety tied to the ADHD? I mean, can he have cognitive therapy for that?
Out of curiosity, if it can't be treated without medication, why are you waiting until he's six?
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This is what I'm wondering. I have an anxiety disorder that leads to mild depression before major events (like this deployment) that I take anxiety medicine for when needed (my doctor and I discuss it ahead of time and map out our game plan). Without it, my life would be a LOT harder. I can't understand why you'd wait, and I'm not being snarky, but I'm being honest as a person with an anxiety disorder and a sister with ADHD.
I don't know if the two are linked together.
The Doctor that saw him told me they preferred not to put children on any medication until they are 6. I think they want the play therapists to make the decision as to what medication is appropriate. He did tell me there is a chance he will be put on meds earlier if he's not progressing with the play therapy.
If I had the choice, I would most definitely put him on some kind of medication now instead of waiting another year.
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Sorry I wasn't more clear in my first post. My mind has been so clouded lately, I've never made more spelling mistakes or punctuation errors in my life.
I'm trying to be patient with Gibson but it is not easy by any means. I have to take a course on how to live with a child with ADHD. I'm really looking forward to seeing some positive results. I seriously can't stop crying because I don't know how to deal with him.
I know, it's hard. I don't deal with mental health issues nearly as much as FMO does - I only teach one full class of kids with LDs and outside of that only have one student with serious ADHD. But, you CAN do it! There are lots of great resources out there for parents, I promise.
If you haven't seen this already, here's a couple:
http://school.familyeducation.com/learning-disabilities/add-and-adhd/34474.htm
http://www.ldaa.net/ld.php?opt=12
One of the most important things I think you can do right now is start talking with his school and get yourself familiar with his educational rights. In Ontario, we're required to make accommodations and modifications to programs... so definitely check out what Alberta has to offer!
http://education.alberta.ca/admin/special/resources.aspx
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It really has to be hard to get the news that you have had. I cannot imagine. I can tell you that you are doing more than many parents of the children that I work with would (I work at a treatment center for adolescents).
You have already taken a BIG first step. Therapy will help, and it is good that you are not opposed to this, many people are.
Keep being a great mother!!
Thank you so much. You have no idea how many times I wondered if this was the right thing to do. With him being so young still, I was a bit worried that all this attention he's getting would have a negative effect on him. I'm terrified that this won't get better, but it can't get any worse.
And kaesha, thank you so much for the links. I will most definitely be looking those up, I need to figure out everything I can to help him in school. His teacher has never had a student with ADHD in her class, she's learning all this from me and I barely know what's going on.
Thank you everyone for all your support, advice and for listening to me. You girls all rock! Best virtual friends ever, hands down.
Given the doctors diagnosis, if you haven't already request testing for special education in school. This will give him support in school. If his teacher has no clue how to deal with him this is a big disservice to your kiddo.
For now suggest the following things:
*Look at where he's sitting in class. How many distractions are around him? Who's he sitting by?
*Can she have him get up and help her with things, just to keep him moving?
I will ask the teachers who work with younger kids at my school. I'm used to the older kids. I'll let you know.
Well that's much better than dealing with schizophrenia. My brother had ADHD and lived a really normal life. It was just a constant battle for homework and keeping his brain working at the level he needed. He was actually absurdly smart. I'm sure your Gibson is, too. Hopefully the teachers will want to learn more and help as much as they can.