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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Any experience with Straterra ??? |
| menameslaura |
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Posted: 29 Nov 2010, 10:17 pm
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Oh GOD,
he just used the "suicide" word.
What am I going to do ??
I am taking him to the counselor/psychiatrist again.
I pray and pray daily.....
I wish he could find happiness.
I feel so helpless.
BUT, I will DO ANYTHING to help my sweet son, find some peace. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Any experience with Straterra ??? |
| menameslaura |
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Posted: 29 Nov 2010, 10:09 pm
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Any experience with Straterra ??? |
| menameslaura |
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Posted: 29 Nov 2010, 9:21 pm
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| 'ADHD confuses me. The things you describe just sound like a child who is sensory-seeking to me. I jump around a lot and used to spin and make noises. And do you know WHY he is refusing to do his work? When I did that I didn't understand the assignment, had executive functioning problems or was too ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Any experience with Straterra ??? |
| menameslaura |
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Posted: 29 Nov 2010, 7:20 pm
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| My son was diagnosed by the neurologist with having ADD, He is 9 yrs old, and been diagnosed with Aspergers since he was in Kindergarten. We have tried Intuniv recently, and it didn't work for him. I am seeing more and more, the ADD side of him..... very hyper, after school with the noises, spinning... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: What does "Co-Morbid" mean ? |
| menameslaura |
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Posted: 27 Oct 2010, 8:03 am
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| Thanks for that excellent explanation, parrow ! !! !! |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Son was prescribed INTUNIV.... feedback, please. |
| menameslaura |
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Posted: 26 Oct 2010, 6:42 pm
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I appreciate that, DW, but as a parent who has always been "Leary" of meds, I sometimes wonder if my choice to try the meds on our son was the right thing to do.
We had to try something .... For his benefit, but inside, I for some reason feel so guilty.
Are we doing the right thing ? |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Son was prescribed INTUNIV.... feedback, please. |
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Posted: 26 Oct 2010, 6:10 pm
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He started 2mg yesterday and day two, he seems quiet and droopy . I that to be expected ?
Help ! !! ! I think the acclamation period is not only for him,
But me as well... I am not used to this from
Him, and dont know if this is normal.
Help ! !! ! |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Son was prescribed INTUNIV.... feedback, please. |
| menameslaura |
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Posted: 25 Oct 2010, 5:26 pm
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| Thank you, Rachel. Our son who also is 9 yrs old and has Aspergers, just moved to 2mg today. I did notice last week, that he seemed to have a greater attention span than before... and more patience as well ! !! It seems promising. I hope it keeps working :) I appreciate the feedback on all of this, ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Son was prescribed INTUNIV.... feedback, please. |
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Posted: 18 Oct 2010, 11:36 am
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| Our neurologist did mention that this drug, Intuniv, does help some with the Autism Spectrum disorders. Metadate was a nightmare for us last year, so this being our second try at a drug, well, I am hopefully optomistic. Again, any feedback on this drug would be appreciated. My son, "D" has been diag... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Son was prescribed INTUNIV.... feedback, please. |
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Posted: 18 Oct 2010, 11:11 am
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By the way, he started Intuniv this morning before school.
I have done a little reading on it this morning.
Will it make him sleepy ?
Do you give it at night, or in the morning ?
His Neurologist prescription says, 1mg in the morning for a week,
then start 2mg. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: What does "Co-Morbid" mean ? |
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Posted: 18 Oct 2010, 11:09 am
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I guess it's the term "morbid" that makes me curious 
He is 9 yrs old, but I am constantly learning about these diagnosis.
Thank God, there is a place like WrongPlanet ! !! !! !! !! !! ! |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: What does "Co-Morbid" mean ? |
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Posted: 18 Oct 2010, 11:06 am
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Does that mean if he already has been diagnosed with having Asperger Syndrome years ago, and just now diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, he is "Co-Morbid" ??
Is there anything else you can tell me / educate me on this ?
I really appreciate it ! !! |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: What does "Co-Morbid" mean ? |
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Posted: 18 Oct 2010, 10:46 am
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| My son was diagnosed with ADHD, what does Co-Morbid mean ? |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Son was prescribed INTUNIV.... feedback, please. |
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Posted: 18 Oct 2010, 10:30 am
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| Hello, "D" was diagnosed by the Neurologist today. He has a mild form of ADD. The doctor prescribed Intuniv. He said it would also help him some with the traits of Autism... "D" has Asperger Syndrome. Does anybody have any experience with using Intuniv ? I really would appreciate any feedback ! !! |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Kids think my son is mean... |
| menameslaura |
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Posted: 09 Oct 2010, 10:01 am
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| I wrote this from my son, who has Asperger Syn, perspective. My son has a lot pf problems when his younger brother (NT) brings over his (NT) friends to the house..... "D" always growls and says inconsiderate things to these kids, and I have heard them say things like .... "A" (younger NT brother), i... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Aperger's, ADHD and Metadate CD |
| menameslaura |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2009, 12:05 pm
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Well, I have tried it myself.... I have been on anti-depressants before for anxiety.
and, they did help.
Also, by the way, Wikepedia isn't a very reliable source for true and accurate information. |
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