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I do not want to medicate again, due to side effects. I have a meeting at the school ARD meeting, The last four weeks have been hell! We have been trying everything. I am even fighting with my dear boyfriend, who refuses to even consider that my son is ADHD. I have been dealing with son's probs since kindegarten, he is now 10. Not sure anymore what to suggest to school, they are great. Teacher is really trying to help, at least I think she is. I will Know more tomorrow. Not sure if I should remedicate, or suggest an aide, any help will be appreciated.
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Have you looked into Neurofeedback? It can be used to treat ADD and doesn't involve medication.
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No but I will certainly look into it
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Just re-started my son, 14, on meds again last week after being off of them for three years. The difference was AMAZING within one day. He is not so irritated, stressed, disrespectful, oppositional, lazy. The Doctor tried Concerta this time, as Aderall made him have major mood swings, and rebound in the afternoons. I am totally thrilled. He even is OFFERING TO DO CHORES! That is a miracle...

Have you tried several different meds? Has he been tested for ADHD outside of the school by a Psch.? I went thru everything you described from kindergarten to 5th grade with my son and the school, my Ex (who STILL refuses to accept the ADHD diagnosis), the teachers, his grandparents, etc. I can totally relate to your frustration. However, you are his MOM. Only you can decide what is best for him. Does he just need help focusing and keeping still at school?
Does he need any special accomedations in the classroom? Ask for specifics from the teacher. Then consult your Peditrician before you make a decision about the meds. Good Luck!

PS-there are several new ADHD meds out-like the patch, that have fewer side effects than the pills...
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Yes in Kindergarten, 1st, and the first year in 2nd grade we tried stratera and concerta(which work good), but he lost appetite and had trouble sleeping. I will definetly ask the teacher about that.

P.S. Does anyone know what Extended School Year services are? It was checked on the notice for this meeting. I was just wondering
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I guess, I'd have to say...start at the beginnin. Get a diagnosis if you don't already have one and go from there. Maybe there is something new if you go to the Dr. and talk to them too! Good luck with your meeting...(I usually write myself notes so I don't forget to ask things) Have an open mind...take everything in, get your information..then make your choices! If an aid is an option....I say use it!! Good luck! :o)
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Oooops...btw...my son is 16, and I've been dealing since jr. kindergarten as well...so I get your frustration....just keep trying ...:o)
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I glad to see you dont want to use drugs dont get me wrong im not ante-drugs.But if there is a better way a healther way of doing thing all the better.Have a look at the sites.If any thig they will give u info.Good luck to u and your son.

http://www.davincimethod.com/ADHD....

www.dorcenter.com
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