tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204144123818531275.post956902599274604185..comments2023-03-22T04:45:45.199-04:00Comments on Another Autism Dad: A Difficult DecisionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04434626807678457284noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204144123818531275.post-70334375167203890112011-04-16T01:12:19.772-04:002011-04-16T01:12:19.772-04:00I've been torn about kids on meds for a long t...I've been torn about kids on meds for a long time. For the most part, I don't think they should be done (2yo diagnosed with bipolar and put on MAJOR brain chemistry changing meds? It's been done!), but some kids just need them. At least for awhile. Thomas is unofficially ADHD. He's been in therapy and his therapist said that's what she thought. We had the option to get it official, but I decided to hold off. What's the point unless we wanted meds as well? And with Thomas, he's fine with school work, and well, fine in school behavior wise, so no meds. Period. When that changes, we'll reevaluate. So far we are very VERY lucky.<br /><br />I don't know Maria's story in full, so I won't pass judgment. Period. But I do trust that you are doing what you honestly feel to be best for your daughter/family, and hey, that's all anyone can do. And who knows, maybe in a few years when she is old enough for therapy (she is awfully young for it to be effective) you MIGHT be able to take her off her meds. Then again, maybe not. *shrug* It's about allowing her to reach her full potential. In the end, that's what matters.<br /><br />As a side note, as someone who has had to teach a young person to swallow a pill, start with grains of rice and use a cup with a straw. Once she gets that down, move up to something slightly larger that she won't choke on. It doesn't take much work (maybe a little nerves on her part) and it's easy peasy to teach in the end.<br /><br />Good luck!Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08214615912474657227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204144123818531275.post-76752676630588287142011-04-15T14:04:20.384-04:002011-04-15T14:04:20.384-04:00I like your thought process. If medication can he...I like your thought process. If medication can help it, it's obviously a medical problem. Kinda like medicating hypertension. Interesting to follow the results.<br /><br />Been a while, reggae buddy! Since the last time, my wife and I have combined into one giant super mega blog: http://bothsidesofthecoin1.blogspot.comBrian@bothsidesofthecoinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03195161557013222665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204144123818531275.post-27800819819214225132011-04-15T13:12:59.592-04:002011-04-15T13:12:59.592-04:00I would definitely be interested in reading more a...I would definitely be interested in reading more about her progress and what you are seeing as a result of the meds. Thanks for keeping us posted!Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16306261214236326036noreply@blogger.com