My son is 9 yo and is ADHD & dyslexic. As a parent I worry about him alot when he goes to SS and children's church. On the weekends I don't give him his meds b/c I hate the way they make him act. But, I worry about how he will behave in class also. So, sometimes I give him a half of a dose (enough to take the edge off, but w/out changing his personality). Also, on Wednesday nights I help with children's church, mostly so I can try to help with my son. It's not that he's out of control, but he does get out of his seat alot, and he cries over things that most 9 yo kids would not. I think that when his meds wear off, he is more emotional. We have tried lots of different meds, and this one seems to work the best. As a parent, it is very hard when you have a child with ADHD. They are so impulsive and immature for their age. I'm always afraid my child will be viewed as being mean or a cry baby by people that don't understand the situation. I mean just to look at my son he looks "normal".
So, thank you to all of you that take the time to work with special needs kids.
God Bless you sister. I am ADHD/Dyslexic. I went thru a lot of what you are discribing. Back when I was a kid in the 70's the dosages were much higher and the results of the medicine were extreme nightmares during puberty.
The good news is, I turned out pretty OK. That had a lot to do with my parents. it wasnt easy for them for sure, but a firm hand with a lot of love and understanding and an open policy of talking to me about the situation were the keys.
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My 10 year old nephew has Asperger's Syndrome...a mild form of Autism.
I have posted before about Ethan. He is a great kid and is smart as a whip...he has come a long way.
When he was younger and wouldn't hug or sit on our laps, I'd say, "Ethan...come and hug Aunt Barb...try to break my ribs."
And he'd try to do just that...now he hugs all the time and doesn't mind sitting on my lap.
The church plays a big part in helping these kids, IMO.
Ethan sits on the front row in service, "with the guys..." and is encouraged to do so. Everyone treats him as if nothing is wrong.
Of course his situation is not as drastic as what Sherri is describing, though he does have his moments of anger.
But he is quick to tell me if he's had a bad day and listens when we try and teach him how to handle stress.
My son wouldn't sit on my lap either. It was a sesory issue. Now that he is over the sensory issues he has no problem with sitting on my lap. Too bad he is 17 years old now!!!!!!!!!It's ok, a parent will take it when the child feels like giving it, no matter what the age.
I pray I never have to face what some of you parents and relatives have faced... I hope that's not selfish but I pray it every day! That said.. I pray for you, because what you face cuts to the heart of any parent or loved one. I am honored to read this thread and hear of how you have/are working through these things.
God Knows...
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Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
I pray I never have to face what some of you parents and relatives have faced... I hope that's not selfish but I pray it every day! That said.. I pray for you, because what you face cuts to the heart of any parent or loved one. I am honored to read this thread and hear of how you have/are working through these things.
God Knows...
Yes He does, and I appreciate your prayers, girl...
Ethan has been praying at the altar, and they tell me that he is so sweet, standing there with his little hands raised. He's such a dear heart.
One thing for Sherri and others to remember about autisic children is that they often excel in a specific area, and the key to reaching them is finding their 'thing' and encourage them in it.
Ethan began his interest when he was very small with the Titanic...knew all there was to know at his young age and would talk endlessly about it. We encouraged his interest by asking him questions and buying him books.
He shifted from that to animals and reptiles and we have done the same. His b'day is coming up and he wants gift cards to PetSmart.
Again the church folks are a big help...they take him fishing and listen to him talk about his tales of searching for bugs and varmints.
I just finished this book by Jenny McCarthy, Mother Warriors, A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds.
Excerpt from the book - there is some language in this book:
Quote:
"When did people become so trusting of government organizations or even paramedical companies? Sooner or later, many of these organizations become corrupt. It's inevitable.
Remember when they told us smoking was good for our health? Remember they told us autism was because of emotionally cold and lazy mothers? How many times have medications come on the market, deemed safe, and then pulled off the market owing to major side effects? Are we to believe that ALL thirty-six vaccinations given now are ALL safe with no side effects? Give me a break. Are we supposed to buy the fact that these shots are one-size-fits-all? Or that every child is born with a perfect immune system? Wake the **** up, America, and think hard about the logic in this.
In the meantime, I hope mothers across America will join me in our fight to change this insane vaccine schedule and demand that they GREEN our vaccines. Take the **** out! Enough is enough.
I was riveted!!! Boy, I can't wait to read her book, Louder than Words.
Watching her segments on YouTube with Oprah. Jenny McCarthy is a hero and so are all the mothers who stood up to the medical industry and said - ENOUGH!!!
I just met a mother in Brazil who is a missionary and raised their kids in that country. Her youngest son was at the missionary retreat, and he is autistic. He is highly funcitoning, but she said that he was totally non-functioning until she read about changing his diet. She took him off four things, one at a time, until he became a different person! They were white sugar, milk products, gluten and one other that I can't remember. He improved with each one that was removed.
Anyway, he was a joy to watch. You could tell there was something "different" about him, but he was friendly and loved to worship. Also, he taught himself how to read, write, and speak Japanese - he's extremely intelligent. He wants to be a missionary to Japan!!
As a parent I worry about him alot when he goes to SS and children's church. On the weekends I don't give him his meds b/c I hate the way they make him act. But, I worry about how he will behave in class also. So, sometimes I give him a half of a dose (enough to take the edge off, but w/out changing his personality). Also, on Wednesday nights I help with children's church, mostly so I can try to help with my son. It's not that he's out of control, but he does get out of his seat alot, and he cries over things that most 9 yo kids would not. I think that when his meds wear off, he is more emotional. We have tried lots of different meds, and this one seems to work the best. 
As a parent, it is very hard when you have a child with ADHD. They are so impulsive and immature for their age. I'm always afraid my child will be viewed as being mean or a cry baby by people that don't understand the situation. I mean just to look at my son he looks "normal". 
It's ok, a parent will take it when the child feels like giving it, no matter what the age.
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