I have a bunch of things I want to post on this blog… and it has all been put on hold this week.
My olderst son (7) and I spent a couple days at the children’s hospital this week going through extensive testing for behavioral issues we have noticed in him. I wasn’t surprised yesterday when the psychologist said that they were diagnosing him with ADHD because he tested consistently high in hyperactivity/impulsiveness. What surprises me is the emotions that go along side with this diagnosis. I’m not sure there are words for it – but, it just made me less irritated with his behavior and feeling more honored to be mothering this precious boy.
Anyhow – I am finding myself researching different treatment plans and options… the psychologist highly recommended medication – but, frankly, all I have heard about medicating for ADD/ADHD is horror stories. So – I figured I would turn to the group of moms and parents that visit snacksfortoddlers.com and see what your experience has been. I know this can be a hot topic for discussion – and what one parent swears by… doesn’t always work for another child. Either way… one thing is clear – we all want the best for our children and we can respect that.
So… care to share? Do you have any experience with ADD/ADHD? How have you treated it?… What have you seen work and not work? Would love to hear your thoughts…
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I have no experience in this area, but I just wanted to offer my sympathy and moral support. I can say that my friend’s husband had ADHD as a child and is now in his mid-thirties and a genuine rocket scientist (he’s even worked on various Mars lander projects). Best wishes to you both!