Re: Ritalin/Mean/Thanks to All

April 22, 2009

it sounds like a very good idea to find a psychitrist that

has experience with autism spectrum disoders. Kids like ours

are usually started on extremely low does of medication.

I had no idea that very high anxiety accounts for so much outburst behavior. I

kept thinking I was doing something wrong. I feel really bad now that my

daughter suffered so many years with such high anxiety. With a very good and

trusted child psychitrist

suffering can be reduced.

Pam

<dunadd12@...> wrote:

>

> Thanks to all who replied to my concern about Ritalin. I must say I agree with

those of you who advised that the Dr. wasn't approaching things the way he

should. I was certainly shocked when he asked what drug we wanted to try first.

Who am I to know that? This is the same man, btw, who told me that my dd doesn't

feel love and can only imitate and mirror it back to me, which prompted my

panicked post a few weeks ago. He answered " I don't know " to a very large number

of my questions. We have a recommendation for another doctor, one who

specializes in ASD. I don't think my dh and I would be very surprised if the dx

changed to PDD -NOS. We have an appt. next month. We'll see.

>

> Thank you, also, for all the information on the meds. I hate to medicate her

but I am heartbroken watching her struggle. I know she's trying so hard to

behave but she just can't seem to control it. We've read all these wonderful

things about diets, too, and we're trying that. We figure it certainly can't

hurt anything.

>

> I am so grateful to all of you!

>

> in FL

>

April 23, 2009

Hi !

Thanks for sharing your heart. I have been there with my son when he was

younger...wanting so badly to do the right thing but not having the ability to

do so. I have often said that I just wish people could see his heart! Meds.

have made a huge difference in his life and how he feels about himself. We've

also switched our diet to all natural (no preservatives, artificial colors, or

artificial flavors). It's healthier for our whole family and I think it has

definitely helped Hunter's behavior. I think you are right to seek a new

doctor. A good one will ask for your input but not ask you to choose a

med./treatment. Above all trust your heart...you know your daughter better than

anyone else, therefore you are the expert on her. A mother's instincts are

usually right.

Blessings on your journey!

Laurie

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