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| Sun, 05-02-2010 - 8:04pm |
I am new to this group. I have a six year old son who was diagnosed with ADHD at the end of last year. To say that I am having a hard time with him would be putting it lightly. I am not getting much help from his school so far we've had the IEP meeting for special education. I am against medicating children and I feel my son's school is pushing the issue as a quick fix. Luckily my son has an AWESOME teacher this year who is very patient and positive.
I hopped on this board to connect with other parents of children with ADHD. Hopefully reading your stories will help. Any advice is always appreciated!
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HI, and welcome!
The school cannot push for or even mention meds, not their territory. Meds are a personal choice, and not one made lightly. Although most of us here do medicate, some don't, and some do alternatives also.
Jump in where ever you feel like it!
A child may HAVE ADHD, but it is not what they ARE. Never tell a child they ARE ADHD.
A child may HAVE ADHD, but it is not what they ARE. Never tell a child they ARE ADHD.
Denise
Hey aren't you a snap mom (Nov 2006).
Hello,
I am new to the board and wanted to say hello! My son is also 6 and was clinically diagnosed a few months ago but I diagnosed him myself at 4 years old.