Re: Does strattera help your child? my son on intuiv now.....

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No, havent tried it, don't know anything about that one. Any ideas helpful, he is turning 6 this month and 53 pounds, is he too young?

Sandy

In a message dated 2/6/2011 7:27:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, s_hansen34@... writes:

Sandy,

I would find a new dr if you can. Most AS kids don't respond well in stimulant meds which are for ADHD symtoms. My son takes stattera and it works well in low doeses. When he was on 60 mg it made him irritable and grouchy. But he takes 25 mg now in the morning and it works. He also takes resperidon and zoloft and I think those actually make the bigger difference with my son. Has your son ever taken resperidon? Based on what your saying it sounds like your son might benifit from it. Just a thought. ne

From: boogermeanie@... <boogermeanie@...>Subject: ( ) Does strattera help your child? my son on intuiv now..HELPAspergers Treatment Date: Sunday, February 6, 2011, 12:24 PM

My son says the Intuiv makes him "feel weird". He is almost 6 and I'm not sure what that means, but I know it makes him very sleepy and when he gets too sleepy he gets cranky . His impulse control is basically still zero, sadly. So with no intuiv I have a child who would run around the car and jump all day or with he is sleepy, crying and cranky. I tried him on Ritalin and it was all worse, nightmares ( terrors) etc We have done OT for 2 years now, he is a huge sensory overload kid. He is also a spitter when he gets frustrated. Ive tried GABA, DHA, D3, melatonin at night ( does help) . DHA seems to do nothing in my opinion. I guess I really want a way to help him, because his future doesn't look to promising unless I find some help. The doctors locally are just idiots ( "yeah seems he is more than ADD to me".. scratch head scratch head) He was diagnosed in October with aspergers, adhd, sensory issues, low iron, low d3. He also has asthma.

To be honest he is driving me crazy...

when i took him this past week to the OT he hit walls and the whole time in the waiting room, just kept banging into them, then would hurry under the tables. As I left he refused to get in the car, no matter what I did he just laughed and ran around it. when i took him to pulmonolgy he obsessed about turning water on and off and running out of the room doing a full circle around the doctors exam rooms.

So he argues when I tell him anything also, if I go to help him he throws himself on the floor and begins to kick at me. How do you disciple yet still understand its his issue and be understanding, how much should I expect?

seems like nothing helps... today he decided to yell at everyone so hub put him in the room and I can hear him destroying it. makes me wonder what will happen when he is 16 not 6...

HELPPP

Sandy in Va

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No, havent tried it, don't know anything about that one. Any ideas helpful, he is turning 6 this month and 53 pounds, is he too young?

Sandy

In a message dated 2/6/2011 7:27:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, s_hansen34@... writes:

Sandy,

I would find a new dr if you can. Most AS kids don't respond well in stimulant meds which are for ADHD symtoms. My son takes stattera and it works well in low doeses. When he was on 60 mg it made him irritable and grouchy. But he takes 25 mg now in the morning and it works. He also takes resperidon and zoloft and I think those actually make the bigger difference with my son. Has your son ever taken resperidon? Based on what your saying it sounds like your son might benifit from it. Just a thought. ne

From: boogermeanie@... <boogermeanie@...>Subject: ( ) Does strattera help your child? my son on intuiv now..HELPAspergers Treatment Date: Sunday, February 6, 2011, 12:24 PM

My son says the Intuiv makes him "feel weird". He is almost 6 and I'm not sure what that means, but I know it makes him very sleepy and when he gets too sleepy he gets cranky . His impulse control is basically still zero, sadly. So with no intuiv I have a child who would run around the car and jump all day or with he is sleepy, crying and cranky. I tried him on Ritalin and it was all worse, nightmares ( terrors) etc We have done OT for 2 years now, he is a huge sensory overload kid. He is also a spitter when he gets frustrated. Ive tried GABA, DHA, D3, melatonin at night ( does help) . DHA seems to do nothing in my opinion. I guess I really want a way to help him, because his future doesn't look to promising unless I find some help. The doctors locally are just idiots ( "yeah seems he is more than ADD to me".. scratch head scratch head) He was diagnosed in October with aspergers, adhd, sensory issues, low iron, low d3. He also has asthma.

To be honest he is driving me crazy...

when i took him this past week to the OT he hit walls and the whole time in the waiting room, just kept banging into them, then would hurry under the tables. As I left he refused to get in the car, no matter what I did he just laughed and ran around it. when i took him to pulmonolgy he obsessed about turning water on and off and running out of the room doing a full circle around the doctors exam rooms.

So he argues when I tell him anything also, if I go to help him he throws himself on the floor and begins to kick at me. How do you disciple yet still understand its his issue and be understanding, how much should I expect?

seems like nothing helps... today he decided to yell at everyone so hub put him in the room and I can hear him destroying it. makes me wonder what will happen when he is 16 not 6...

HELPPP

Sandy in Va

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My son was age 7 (he's now 8) and about 50 lbs when he took strattera. For him, it helped with mood regulation, since his is very prone to frustration which in turn becomes anger, hostility and emotional breakdowns. He is highly intelligent with his strengths being in the superior range and his 'weaknesses' being in the average range. This big discrepancy causes him a lot of trouble. When he shines, he shines and when he is faced with something that is moderately difficult for him, he can't understand why he can't do it as easily.

I'm not sure about age limits for this med. I would talk to your prescribing physician. We tried Strattera after a few trials and errors with other meds. Apparently he is extremely sensitive to some (especially SSRIs).

le

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Date: Sunday, February 6, 2011, 12:24 PM

My son says the Intuiv makes him "feel weird". He is almost 6 and I'm not sure what that means, but I know it makes him very sleepy and when he gets too sleepy he gets cranky . His impulse control is basically still zero, sadly. So with no intuiv I have a child who would run around the car and jump all day or with he is sleepy, crying and cranky. I tried him on Ritalin and it was all worse, nightmares ( terrors) etc We have done OT for 2 years now, he is a huge sensory overload kid. He is also a spitter when he gets frustrated. Ive tried GABA, DHA, D3, melatonin at night ( does help) . DHA seems to do nothing in my opinion. I guess I really want a way to help him, because his future doesn't look to promising unless I find some help. The doctors locally are just idiots ( "yeah seems he is more than ADD to me".. scratch head scratch head) He was diagnosed in October with aspergers, adhd, sensory issues, low iron, low d3. He also has asthma.

To be honest he is driving me crazy...

when i took him this past week to the OT he hit walls and the whole time in the waiting room, just kept banging into them, then would hurry under the tables. As I left he refused to get in the car, no matter what I did he just laughed and ran around it. when i took him to pulmonolgy he obsessed about turning water on and off and running out of the room doing a full circle around the doctors exam rooms.

So he argues when I tell him anything also, if I go to help him he throws himself on the floor and begins to kick at me. How do you disciple yet still understand its his issue and be understanding, how much should I expect?

seems like nothing helps... today he decided to yell at everyone so hub put him in the room and I can hear him destroying it. makes me wonder what will happen when he is 16 not 6...

HELPPP

Sandy in Va

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Thank you.. I will call his doc again tomorrow

In a message dated 2/7/2011 3:07:57 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Dmgallagher83@... writes:

My son was age 7 (he's now 8) and about 50 lbs when he took strattera. For him, it helped with mood regulation, since his is very prone to frustration which in turn becomes anger, hostility and emotional breakdowns. He is highly intelligent with his strengths being in the superior range and his 'weaknesses' being in the average range. This big discrepancy causes him a lot of trouble. When he shines, he shines and when he is faced with something that is moderately difficult for him, he can't understand why he can't do it as easily.I'm not sure about age limits for this med. I would talk to your prescribing physician. We tried Strattera after a few trials and errors with other meds. Apparently he is extremely sensitive to some (especially SSRIs). le

( ) Does strattera help your child? my son on intuiv now..HELPAspergers Treatment Date: Sunday, February 6, 2011, 12:24 PM

My son says the Intuiv makes him "feel weird". He is almost 6 and I'm not sure what that means, but I know it makes him very sleepy and when he gets too sleepy he gets cranky . His impulse control is basically still zero, sadly. So with no intuiv I have a child who would run around the car and jump all day or with he is sleepy, crying and cranky. I tried him on Ritalin and it was all worse, nightmares ( terrors) etc We have done OT for 2 years now, he is a huge sensory overload kid. He is also a spitter when he gets frustrated. Ive tried GABA, DHA, D3, melatonin at night ( does help) . DHA seems to do nothing in my opinion. I guess I really want a way to help him, because his future doesn't look to promising unless I find some help. The doctors locally are just idiots ( "yeah seems he is more than ADD to me".. scratch head scratch head) He was diagnosed in October with aspergers, adhd, sensory issues, low iron, low d3. He also has asthma.

To be honest he is driving me crazy...

when i took him this past week to the OT he hit walls and the whole time in the waiting room, just kept banging into them, then would hurry under the tables. As I left he refused to get in the car, no matter what I did he just laughed and ran around it. when i took him to pulmonolgy he obsessed about turning water on and off and running out of the room doing a full circle around the doctors exam rooms.

So he argues when I tell him anything also, if I go to help him he throws himself on the floor and begins to kick at me. How do you disciple yet still understand its his issue and be understanding, how much should I expect?

seems like nothing helps... today he decided to yell at everyone so hub put him in the room and I can hear him destroying it. makes me wonder what will happen when he is 16 not 6...

HELPPP

Sandy in Va

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Sandy,

Sorry for not answering sooner. I don't think your son is too young to try strattera but you would have to talk to your dr. Have you been able to sort out his medication issue yet?ne

From: boogermeanie@... <boogermeanie@...>Subject: ( ) Does strattera help your child? my son on intuiv now..HELPAspergers Treatment Date: Sunday, February 6, 2011, 12:24 PM

My son says the Intuiv makes him "feel weird". He is almost 6 and I'm not sure what that means, but I know it makes him very sleepy and when he gets too sleepy he gets cranky . His impulse control is basically still zero, sadly. So with no intuiv I have a child who would run around the car and jump all day or with he is sleepy, crying and cranky. I tried him on Ritalin and it was all worse, nightmares ( terrors) etc We have done OT for 2 years now, he is a huge sensory overload kid. He is also a spitter when he gets frustrated. Ive tried GABA, DHA, D3, melatonin at night ( does help) . DHA seems to do nothing in my opinion. I guess I really want a way to help him, because his future doesn't look to promising unless I find some help. The doctors locally are just idiots ( "yeah seems he is more than ADD to me".. scratch head scratch head) He was diagnosed in October with

aspergers, adhd, sensory issues, low iron, low d3. He also has asthma.

To be honest he is driving me crazy...

when i took him this past week to the OT he hit walls and the whole time in the waiting room, just kept banging into them, then would hurry under the tables. As I left he refused to get in the car, no matter what I did he just laughed and ran around it. when i took him to pulmonolgy he obsessed about turning water on and off and running out of the room doing a full circle around the doctors exam rooms.

So he argues when I tell him anything also, if I go to help him he throws himself on the floor and begins to kick at me. How do you disciple yet still understand its his issue and be understanding, how much should I expect?

seems like nothing helps... today he decided to yell at everyone so hub put him in the room and I can hear him destroying it. makes me wonder what will happen when he is 16 not 6...

HELPPP

Sandy in Va

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ne,

Currently The doctor and I are playing phone tag. I wait all AM for a return call, then run to the bank and she calls back. then she sounds annoyed though she has my cell number and doesn't try me on it. SIGHHHH Last night I tried the Intuiv at night and for him and he seemed calmer all day. Not sure what to think at this point. I will ask about other medications.

thanks

Sandy

In a message dated 2/9/2011 7:18:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, s_hansen34@... writes:

Sandy,

Sorry for not answering sooner. I don't think your son is too young to try strattera but you would have to talk to your dr. Have you been able to sort out his medication issue yet?ne

From: boogermeanie@... <boogermeanie@...>Subject: ( ) Does strattera help your child? my son on intuiv now..HELPAspergers Treatment Date: Sunday, February 6, 2011, 12:24 PM

My son says the Intuiv makes him "feel weird". He is almost 6 and I'm not sure what that means, but I know it makes him very sleepy and when he gets too sleepy he gets cranky . His impulse control is basically still zero, sadly. So with no intuiv I have a child who would run around the car and jump all day or with he is sleepy, crying and cranky. I tried him on Ritalin and it was all worse, nightmares ( terrors) etc We have done OT for 2 years now, he is a huge sensory overload kid. He is also a spitter when he gets frustrated. Ive tried GABA, DHA, D3, melatonin at night ( does help) . DHA seems to do nothing in my opinion. I guess I really want a way to help him, because his future doesn't look to promising unless I find some help. The doctors locally are just idiots ( "yeah seems he is more than ADD to me".. scratch head scratch head) He was diagnosed in October with aspergers, adhd, sensory issues, low iron, low d3. He also has asthma.

To be honest he is driving me crazy...

when i took him this past week to the OT he hit walls and the whole time in the waiting room, just kept banging into them, then would hurry under the tables. As I left he refused to get in the car, no matter what I did he just laughed and ran around it. when i took him to pulmonolgy he obsessed about turning water on and off and running out of the room doing a full circle around the doctors exam rooms.

So he argues when I tell him anything also, if I go to help him he throws himself on the floor and begins to kick at me. How do you disciple yet still understand its his issue and be understanding, how much should I expect?

seems like nothing helps... today he decided to yell at everyone so hub put him in the room and I can hear him destroying it. makes me wonder what will happen when he is 16 not 6...

HELPPP

Sandy in Va

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