tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8023875857831716336.post6823140452612173291..comments2020-12-12T17:37:16.799-08:00Comments on Questioning Autism: The PlungeSusan Raihalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8023875857831716336.post-15253421777828570202012-07-03T11:34:27.135-07:002012-07-03T11:34:27.135-07:00TestTestSusan Raihalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8023875857831716336.post-11787156119350763282012-02-14T20:00:27.747-08:002012-02-14T20:00:27.747-08:00Let's all pray that everything will go well.Let's all pray that everything will go well.wedding newshttp://www.theweddingtonpost.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8023875857831716336.post-56771135911388822642012-01-17T03:04:35.250-08:002012-01-17T03:04:35.250-08:00The information in your article is incredible. Ver...The information in your article is incredible. Very good article.Sacramento carpet cleaninghttp://www.carpetcleanersacramento.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8023875857831716336.post-74136148177634345192011-11-05T23:56:47.482-07:002011-11-05T23:56:47.482-07:00I remember the trepidation that came with making t...I remember the trepidation that came with making the decision to try Ritalin. It took quite a while to get to the therapeutic dose, but when we got there it was a life changer. Eleven years later it still enables quality learning for our son. Ritalin doesn't work for all kids on the spectrum but when it does, it's a true blessing. There are several variations of Ritalin, with different delivery systems. Try more than one if needed. Hugs and prayers that it will help your son!Mary Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347378028279809724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8023875857831716336.post-11352821275764387492011-10-25T23:59:24.679-07:002011-10-25T23:59:24.679-07:00I'm sorry this is such a difficult time for Ja...I'm sorry this is such a difficult time for Jack (and you). Hugs and here's hoping the Ritalin helps. (lots of "h's" today!)Joan Bhttp://www.paperlicious.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8023875857831716336.post-73811418155087145752011-10-24T18:05:15.902-07:002011-10-24T18:05:15.902-07:00The medication plunge can be both scary and nerve ...The medication plunge can be both scary and nerve wracking. My oldest has been on meds since second grade. Will is not autistic, but he has MAJOR ADHD. It took a year to find the right medicine for him which frustrated me to no end. He is currently taking Vyvanse. As they grow and the dose needs to be increased, sometimes they will exhibit side effects. This is hard because you question if the medicine is not working, or if they have developed a bad side effect.<br />We let Will go off of his meds for two weeks this summer. He wanted to see if he could tell a difference. After one week he wanted to go back on it. Not only does he need it for school, but it helps him socially, too. <br />I could go on and on and on and on....<br />We need to meet for that cup of coffee and chat for real. :D.Emily (stampingout on SCS)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16829013485372271052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8023875857831716336.post-57561140585667327142011-10-17T21:10:28.754-07:002011-10-17T21:10:28.754-07:00I am delighted that your new doc seems so customer...I am delighted that your new doc seems so customer focused. What a relief for you and Jack!!Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621256290452796775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8023875857831716336.post-19401677067905135252011-10-15T13:54:40.181-07:002011-10-15T13:54:40.181-07:00I had my first flu shot in years the other day at ...I had my first flu shot in years the other day at my doc. I never get my kids vaccinated. Just don't want to present anything in their system that could cause regression. I know that is a perceived, not necessarily "real," threat, but it's a discomfort none the less. I have learned to go with my mama gut. Which brings me to my next point: the side effects of meds. ADHD meds are notorious for a host of side effects in kids, including appetite loss and mood changes (for the worse). Use your mama gut and get him off of anything that causes something worse than the inattention. My other thought is the concept of school. I teach fourth grade, and boys at this age are biologically little bundles of energy. I need to read your previous posts to see what kids of allowances for him to move are being made. I use stability balls and wiggle seats in my room. Plus, I plan my instruction for movement breaks. Those are not for just SOME of my students, they are for all. We as teachers forget, in the midst for the almighty adequate yearly progress percentage, that sitting for long periods of time just stinks. I challenge adults to do it in the god-awful school chairs and desks we ask the kids to sit in. I am very interested to see how this pans out for Jack. I have been away from the blog for a bit, so I am off to catch up.JoLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693454713924177306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8023875857831716336.post-44680850519613175672011-10-15T08:35:33.439-07:002011-10-15T08:35:33.439-07:00Susan, I commend you for not forcing the vaccine o...Susan, I commend you for not forcing the vaccine on Jack, after promising no shots. You are such a good mom. I'll send up a generous supply of prayers that the Ritalin helps, and that the mist becomes available. Have a great weekend!Patti Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895474215420399958noreply@blogger.com