Re: New topic - Seroquel

[Guest guest]

Has anyone had their child on Seroquil- and how has it been?

Any advice woudl be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Re: Older Kids VS. Newer Patients

Michele,

As another grissled old mom of a 90s born kid now on the puberty rollar

coaster, I hear you and can certainly relate. It was harder starting back then

when the research was just taking off and there is a temptation to get upset

that

we didn't (or weren't able to) start on various treatments and therapies

sooner. Then again, I think sometimes it might be harder starting out now

because

there are sooo many different " cures of the moment " and very helpful

therapies out there to wade through and sooo much more guilt thrust on parents

if they

don't do everything.

Years ago, when my son was 5, and we were doing the Son-Rise program, I

thought how much harder, and yet how much easier, it must have been for the

Kaufmans who were dealing with autism in the 60s. Talk about hopelessness.

Then,

when I'd get frustrated with the slow progress, I also thought if no one

expects

much of the kids than ANY progress was a major celebration. Now, it's still

true that any progress should be a major celebration, but as more hope

arrives, more expectations do as well which can also be extremely frustrating

for

parents who do start very early, do everything " right " and their kids still

don't

progress.

It's hard not to compare and have those moments of dispair and frustration.

We want to cheer others on but sadly other's progress often shines the

spotlight on our own kids' weaknesses. Please know there are others who do

understand and are here for you if you need an ear to vent or some support to

pick up

and move forward. Feel free to e-mail me off-list or call me if talking would

help. Sending lots of positive energy your way,

Gaylen

972-633-8244