tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29160989.post5052207376628759700..comments2023-07-06T06:34:25.093-05:00Comments on Adopting the Spectrum: TransistionUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29160989.post-65892948096929942942011-06-27T18:13:33.629-05:002011-06-27T18:13:33.629-05:00I'm sorry to hear that the move has been so to...I'm sorry to hear that the move has been so tough. I wanted to offer my perspective on the medicine issue. The decision to medicate is extremely hard, but if a child isn't responding to behavior modification alone, and her self-esteem is suffering, it's<br />definitely something to consider.<br /><br />Our son was a lot like your Hannah. He would hide behind the couch and use the bathroom, his behavior at home was a lot worse than at school, and he was very explosive. We tried ADHD medicine first. We saw a little bit of improvement in impulsivity, but none with anything else. He also lost a LOT of weight. We finally decided to try a different approach and treat his anxiety instead. We put him on prozac, and THAT made a HUGE difference. His behavior was more anxiety related than anything else. <br /><br />Every child is different, so talk to your doctor about it. Good luck with whatever you decide.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08563221196810868202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29160989.post-70800588036393812992011-06-26T21:25:12.777-05:002011-06-26T21:25:12.777-05:00As a special education teacher I have seen many st...As a special education teacher I have seen many students like Hannah who have gone on to do very well in school on medication. I have taught several ADHD students and they all did well on medications. Some parents choose to give their children medication holidays during the summer and holiday breaks where they are not on any medications. I would speak to her new doctor and see if he/she thinks that Hannah might be a canidate for medicine. You could always try it and if it does not work for her then wean her off. <br /> I am sorry to hear that the transition to a new home and state did not go well for her. I do hope that she is able to adjust soon. I think that you are doing everything right and I commend you for being as patient and caring as you are with her. I imagine it must be difficult when she is hitting, kicking and biting you to remain calm. <br /> Good luck with everything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29160989.post-29002621722705870532011-06-23T23:12:42.808-05:002011-06-23T23:12:42.808-05:00I'm sorry to hear that the transition has been...I'm sorry to hear that the transition has been so rough on Hannah. Have you read The Explosive Child? I just finished it. Got some good communication techniques from it. It really gives a different perspective on children who are explosive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com