I Made A Hard Decision Today
To let the doctor put Aaron on medicine for ADHD.
Below are signs and symptoms for ADHD and almost all of them Aaron has. It is been getting harder and harder for Aaron to control his self at school and at home. Our family doctor refered us to the University before summer this year and she said Aaron was borderline ADHD, but her advice was to watch super nanny. WTH???
I have been getting letters and phone calls from his teacher all this school time. I get so tired of hearing bad things about my child. He is not bad and he is not dumb or stupid. In fact he is very smart he just can not control some things. Some behavior he can not understand why it is wrong or that it is wrong at all.
I feel really guilty for putting him on the meds, but we are on our last leg dealing with this. If the meds affect him in ways he or I do not like I will take him off of them and pull him out of school and home school him. I love my child and would not do anything or let anyone else do anything to put him is harms way. My job is to protect him and I will do that job at all costs!!
I had a few people tell me that I am crazy for trying the medicine. They are not the ones having to deal with the problem or watch your child wonder and cry because he does not understand why he gets in trouble.
DSM-IV Criteria for ADHDI. Either A or B:
Six or more of the following symptoms of inattention have been present for at least 6 months to a point that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level:
Inattention
-Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities.
-Often has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities. -Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.
-Often does not follow instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions). -Often has trouble organizing activities.
-Often avoids, dislikes, or doesn't want to do things that take a lot of mental effort for a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework). -Often loses things needed for tasks and activities (e.g. toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools). -Is often easily distracted. -Is often forgetful in daily activities.
Six or more of the following symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity have been present for at least 6 months to an extent that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level:
Hyperactivity
-Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat.
-Often gets up from seat when remaining in seat is expected.
-Often runs about or climbs when and where it is not appropriate (adolescents or adults may feel very restless).
-Often has trouble playing or enjoying leisure activities quietly. -Is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor".
-Often talks excessively.
Impulsivity
-Often blurts out answers before questions have been finished.
-Often has trouble waiting one's turn. -Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games).
Some symptoms that cause impairment were present before age 7 years. Some impairment from the symptoms is present in two or more settings (e.g. at school/work and at home).
There must be clear evidence of significant impairment in social, school, or work functioning. The symptoms do not happen only during the course of a Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Schizophrenia, or other Psychotic Disorder. The symptoms are not better accounted for by another mental disorder (e.g. Mood Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Dissociative Disorder, or a Personality Disorder).
Based on these criteria, three types of ADHD are identified:-ADHD, Combined Type: if both criteria 1A and 1B are met for the past 6 months
-ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type: if criterion 1A is met but criterion 1B is not met for the past six months
-ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type: if Criterion 1B is met but Criterion 1A is not met for the past six months.
Below are signs and symptoms for ADHD and almost all of them Aaron has. It is been getting harder and harder for Aaron to control his self at school and at home. Our family doctor refered us to the University before summer this year and she said Aaron was borderline ADHD, but her advice was to watch super nanny. WTH???
I have been getting letters and phone calls from his teacher all this school time. I get so tired of hearing bad things about my child. He is not bad and he is not dumb or stupid. In fact he is very smart he just can not control some things. Some behavior he can not understand why it is wrong or that it is wrong at all.
I feel really guilty for putting him on the meds, but we are on our last leg dealing with this. If the meds affect him in ways he or I do not like I will take him off of them and pull him out of school and home school him. I love my child and would not do anything or let anyone else do anything to put him is harms way. My job is to protect him and I will do that job at all costs!!
I had a few people tell me that I am crazy for trying the medicine. They are not the ones having to deal with the problem or watch your child wonder and cry because he does not understand why he gets in trouble.
DSM-IV Criteria for ADHDI. Either A or B:
Six or more of the following symptoms of inattention have been present for at least 6 months to a point that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level:
Inattention
-Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities.
-Often has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities. -Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.
-Often does not follow instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions). -Often has trouble organizing activities.
-Often avoids, dislikes, or doesn't want to do things that take a lot of mental effort for a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework). -Often loses things needed for tasks and activities (e.g. toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools). -Is often easily distracted. -Is often forgetful in daily activities.
Six or more of the following symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity have been present for at least 6 months to an extent that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level:
Hyperactivity
-Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat.
-Often gets up from seat when remaining in seat is expected.
-Often runs about or climbs when and where it is not appropriate (adolescents or adults may feel very restless).
-Often has trouble playing or enjoying leisure activities quietly. -Is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor".
-Often talks excessively.
Impulsivity
-Often blurts out answers before questions have been finished.
-Often has trouble waiting one's turn. -Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games).
Some symptoms that cause impairment were present before age 7 years. Some impairment from the symptoms is present in two or more settings (e.g. at school/work and at home).
There must be clear evidence of significant impairment in social, school, or work functioning. The symptoms do not happen only during the course of a Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Schizophrenia, or other Psychotic Disorder. The symptoms are not better accounted for by another mental disorder (e.g. Mood Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Dissociative Disorder, or a Personality Disorder).
Based on these criteria, three types of ADHD are identified:-ADHD, Combined Type: if both criteria 1A and 1B are met for the past 6 months
-ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type: if criterion 1A is met but criterion 1B is not met for the past six months
-ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type: if Criterion 1B is met but Criterion 1A is not met for the past six months.
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