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Post by Jorgy on Jun 24, 2005 19:05:33 GMT -5
Sigh, we are finally getting some answers about Jake. Yes, he is ADHD, no, he is not Bipolar. He is also learning disabled as he has auditory AND visual processing disorders. He also has a problem with receptive language. He tests with a normal IQ. The poor kid is behind before he even starts. School is exhausting for him and very frustrating. Right now we have started OT, PT and speech therapy.
I saw a new child phych today and we are going to change his meds to try to help boost his attention and focusing to help with the processing problems. He has also recommended us to see a child neuropsych who underestands the learning disablities along with the ADHD.
Here's hoping we can get this all straightened out...
I just thought I would bring you all uptodate.
Sue
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Post by Linda on Jun 24, 2005 19:44:40 GMT -5
:)Sue....Finally!!!! You can go forward now. You must be somewhat relieved...I know how stressful this has been on you. Thanks for updating us and let us know how everything goes.
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Post by Amsmom on Jun 24, 2005 20:10:53 GMT -5
 sue, thanks for letting us know. linda's right, now you have the key to the puzzle and are on the road to appropriate treatment. i know it's exhausting, it really is. just remember we are all here for you.
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Post by Linda on Jun 24, 2005 20:19:53 GMT -5
It is the not knowing that is the killer! I remember all to well when Paul was going through his dx....I had never heard of ADHD before. I only knew we had this very bright smart kid that couldn't sit still and focus.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!!!!
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Post by Jorgy on Jun 24, 2005 22:15:52 GMT -5
Thanks guys, I am relieved to know more about what's going on with him but right now a large part of me is feeling so bad for him. He has been so misunderstood and lost. He tries so hard but everything seems to be against him. I am fighting the system, the teachers and even my own family. Dh wants to treat him the same as the other kids and that is fine in a lot of things but there are areas that he just can't measure up to the same expectations. That is where I am seeing the frustration for him. Right now, I just plain hurt for him and like any parent, I don't want to see my little boy struggle. I wish it could be me instead of him...  |
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Post by Amsmom on Jun 25, 2005 9:03:08 GMT -5
oh honey, i know exactly what you mean. i hurt for my ds (bipolar/adhd) soooo much. i have said the same thing so many times, i wish i could take it from him so he wouldn't have to suffer. i do understand completely. does dh go with you to the dr appts? would he listen to the dr's advice about not treating your ds exactly the same as the other kids? i also understand that heartache, as i had the same trouble with my ex. he is no longer in our lives tho, which is a very good thing for us. you are such a magnificent mom. jake will come through this. |
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Post by finnmom on Jun 25, 2005 9:47:26 GMT -5
Sue, finally you know, I think that´s the start in this. Now you know what to expect and what to proceed  I know how you feel, it´s so frustrating to see your kid hurting, but it´ll get better in time, he´ll get through this with your help. |
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Post by AnneM on Jun 25, 2005 11:43:40 GMT -5
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Post by Linda on Jun 25, 2005 19:42:28 GMT -5
Sue !! the struggles WILL honestly become less for Jake ... And he will become a stronger little boy |
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Post by kstquilter on Jun 28, 2005 9:46:29 GMT -5
sue,
don't we all wish it was us and not our kids? but now that you know what the problems are, you are already finding the answers you will both need to become successful.
i do understand about your husband some. my dh went thru the same things. he's gradually come around. he rarely talks about it tho and has let me do what i thought was necessary all these years. he didn't like alot of it but he let me do it.
good luck on your new journey.
karen
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Post by Jorgy on Jun 30, 2005 21:45:38 GMT -5
Sorry I haven't replied but my modem was fried during a thunderstorm and only was able to get it fixed today. I thought I was going to die not being able to get online!!! Anyway, I am feeling a lot better about whats going on with Jake. We met with Speech therapy today who is giving us a lot of statagies to deal with his processing disorders and ADHD problems and his just being a kid problems. We will work on this for about a month and then meet with her and she will work with Jake on statagies to get around his processing problems. I sure hope this all works! She also told us about some intensive programs that may help with the processing. I'll keep you all up to date with how all this goes. Thank you everyone! I don't know how I would cope during the "bad" times without you all! Sue |
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Post by finnmom on Jun 30, 2005 23:07:16 GMT -5
Sound´s good Sue, now you´re on the track, just keep doing the good job i hope this´ll help him |
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