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Post by catseye on Aug 24, 2004 11:10:47 GMT -5
For reasons I dont like, to say the least, my sd 8 will be going to school without medication for the ADHD. I am totally against the decision but it isnt my decision to make at this point.
Anyhow I am wondering weather you would give the school a heads up about your child being medication free?
She will have a new homeroom teacher, that knows nothing about her issues at this point (sd is adhd, autistic, and hearing impaired), however I am wondering about the special education teacher who will be with my sd for the next 5 years. Should I give the teacher who DOES know my sd with and without medication a heads up? OR let it play out and see if the school has any issues with sd?
School starts on September 7th here. I do know that the ONE time I forgot the medication last year, my sd's special education teacher called me within 2 hours of school starting, and knew right away something was wrong or different with my sd that morning... So based on that history what would you do in regards to informing the school of such a change? I am too biased since I obviously didnt make the decision, and well lets just say I am not to pleased! LOL
cat
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Post by rosyred45 on Aug 24, 2004 11:38:06 GMT -5
I'd let them know that there are changes in the medication, especially since she was medicated last year. You don't have to say if you do or don't agree with it, unless you want to. Just tell them this is what's going on and that's it.
Reguarding the teacher that knows her with and without, she'll probably be able to tell anyhow, and might ask what's giong on.
You could also let them know what does and doesn't work at home. They might get a different response though from your sd, so that might be something else to think about.
I hope things get better for ya
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Post by Linda on Aug 24, 2004 11:55:52 GMT -5
I agree...tell them and if you know the teacher tell her why.It might get taken right out of your hands anyway cat.If sd has a lot of issues the school might take matters in their own hands and your sd will be back on her meds.I have seen it happen.....Good Luck
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Post by aimee30 on Aug 24, 2004 12:51:42 GMT -5
I agree about informing the teacher. I think she may ask what's wrong if she isn't told, hence another phone call from the school. I also think it helps out with your relationship with the teacher if you do tell her. If and when the decision is reversed again, or needs to be reversed, the teacher might be able to help out with documentation of how SD reacted with and without meds.
Lots of luck, cat!
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Post by AnneM on Aug 24, 2004 12:58:44 GMT -5
I am another who agrees the school should be told... You say that you are against the decision for her to return to school unmedicated? Could this perhaps be the way forward to get the decision reversed (assuming it proves necessary) through teacher feedback? More importantly maybe WOULD the decision be reversed by those that made it IF the feedback shows that the medication is necessary?
OH GOOD LUCK CAT !! .. AND GOOD LUCK SD !! ...
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Post by catseye on Aug 24, 2004 13:42:50 GMT -5
Thanks all, that was my gut reaction to tell the teacher first thing.... I just wasnt sure if it was biased because I am obviously not happy about it! ;D Anne: that is what my husband is hoping will happen, maybe this can final end the issue to medicate or not, if we have not only the dr and us on the medication side, but also the school encouraging it... The problem with that is I KNOW the decision may get reversed, but I doubt it will be allowed to use the adderall xr 30 again... I am seeing an issue there, and having to play the dreaded finding a medication that works game, which we already played once and finally found it... However during the time we were trying different meds to find the right fit for sd, my sd lost nearly the whole first year of first grade  , because it was difficult finding the right one ya know! ARGH! cat |
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Post by camismom on Aug 24, 2004 14:28:13 GMT -5
I agree...tell them and if you know the teacher tell her why.It might get taken right out of your hands anyway cat.If sd has a lot of issues the school might take matters in their own hands and your sd will be back on her meds.I have seen it happen.....Good Luck me too! It may not seem like it right now, but this could wind up playing into your hands. I'll be rooting for ya! |
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Post by jdmom on Aug 24, 2004 15:25:14 GMT -5
I may be the catty one one the group here, but if it is not your idea (or desire) to not medicate, can you be sure that the school lodges their complaints with the person who obviously thinks that this is such a great idea? Let them deal with it!  I would also tell the school that she is unmedicated. It might cut down a little bit on the feedback....maybe. |
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Post by catseye on Aug 24, 2004 15:42:06 GMT -5
Jdmom! A woman after my own heart! I have specifically told my husband that is what should be done... Let the person who want this, deal with the consequences!
Unfortunately (actually fortunately!) the complaining party lives 2 hours away, is a long distance phone call, cant leave work yada yada... I will definately make sure all communication regarding the medication issue is in writting, so it can be forwarded on to the pain in my butt! OH I mean the other party... ;D
Can you imagine how much crow I am going to have to eat, if there are no problems this year without medication? LOL
I know we all have the goal that eventually our kids will mature to a point of not needing medication, I just dont think sd is "there" yet...
cat
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