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The Bitter-Sweet Reality of Medication
Just last week, my 8-year-old started ADHD medication. My older two (15 and 13) had started in junior high. Neither of my older two are hyperactive, so there were no behavior problems in school (other...
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The ADHD Medication Adventure
Justin, Justin, Justin. He’s calmer and less of a motor-mouth on his new ADHD medication, but we’ve been watching for 11 days and there’s no question that he is much MUCH more whiny and petulant. He...
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Practice Makes Perfect–at least for school
Today was the first day of school and after seven years of practice, I think we’ve almost got it. It’s helpful to know your children well enough that you can anticipate their reactions and help them...
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It’s Not Too Late To Compensate!
My daughter is diagnosed with Borderline Intellectual Functioning(BIF) coupled with ADHD. For those of you who don’t know what Borderline Intellectual Functioning(BIF) is it is when the person has...
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My child is diagnosed with Borderline Intellectual Functioning (BIF) and ADHD; inattentive type. My child does not struggle with hyperactivity rather she tends to veer off and daydream which causes her...
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I Forgot!
Dealing with a child that has ADHD can be very difficult. As much as it is difficult for me, I am sure it is much more difficult for my child. I can’t imagine what it must be like to not be able to...
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I Forgot – Part 2 “The Plan”
So in one my previous post I talked about how my daughter who has ADHD is struggling with forgetfulness. I asked my daughter to come up with a plan to help her remember to gather her things at school...
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IEP – It’s Time For A Meeting
My blossoming fifth-grader is excited to be in her class this year. Last year, when she started school she started towards the middle of the school year. This is her first year being adopted and also...
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IEP – The Meeting and Solution
Previously in a post I wrote about going to my daughter’s school to have a meeting in regards to her IEP and the amount of homework that they are sending home for her. That meeting took place last week...
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Education For Some
My husband and I had to attend the nine week conference at my daughter’s school. At the conference they talk about how your child is doing so far, the areas they need to improve on, and if they are on...
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IEP – The Meeting Finally!!!!
So we finally went to the meeting for my daughters IEP. It has been about a month since I last wrote about it but I was absolutely shocked at the fact of how the teachers would not take responsibility...
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