Re: Re: Aspie Teens

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That's how we are right now. The ADHD meds he's off. But.....he had a horrible "bout" with OCD about 1 1/2 years ago and the meds saved him....literally. It IS sad.....but knowing the requirements of the Military and how tough it CAN be......ya gotta have people that can handle things....at any time. And....my son, sadly, would have a hard time handling different things. At least at this time in his life.

Robin

From: Mimi <sue@...>Subject: ( ) Re: Aspie Teens Date: Saturday, March 26, 2011, 7:57 AM

That is correct, the Armed Forces will not take you if you take certain prescription drugs--almost all ADD drugs. In our son's case, a med for ADD. He found out he could also be denied a job where he had been hired one day, let go the next because he was taking it, even with a prescription, at least in our state. He loved ROTC in school, would do very well in the structured environment, but without the help of those meds would be very difficult for him.sue in TN> >>> >>> >>>From: Theresa Stoops <houndlover2@...>> >>>Subject: Re: ( ) Aspie Teens> >>> > >>>Date: Thursday, March 24, 2011, 6:43 PM> >>>> >>>> >>>Â > >>>thanks to all who have responded.> >>>I have 2 teens Aspie , a daughter 17 who goes next week to MEPS trying to get > >>>into the Air Force.> >>>and my son 16. > >>>Both are

totally different in their Aspie ways.> >>>My son has been the worse for me to handle.> >>>Currently he is 16 but mature wise he is 10-13 on any given day.> >>>Has no friends because he annoys them like he does us at home.> >>>Always thinks he is right so no matter what even if he is dead wrong he does not > >>>see it, has always excelled in school> >>>until this year 10th grade.> >>>As high school has gotten harder , he will not study thinks if he hears the > >>>teacher talk about it then to study is pointless.> >>>Home work not getting done or gets done and not turned in.> >>>At times I feel like giving up.> >>>I am a strong advocate for him in school, but if he will not try then pretty > >>>hard to advocate for him , yet watching him throw away>

>>>his grades is hard. > >>>It is always the teachers fault, doing math problems is pointless even when the > >>>teacher explained to us how math works.> >>>you can ground him but it does no good because in his mind he did nothing wrong, > >>>you just took his computer or what ever for no reason.> >>>> >>>Theresa Stoops> >>>Coordinator Of> >>>Florida F.A.S.D. Interagency Action Group > >>>850-408-3789> >>> > >>>

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Yep. You have to be able to physically and mentally be challenged. Bottom line.

So......we personally, don't see our oldest son being able to join. Sadly, he's the one who wants it the most.

From: Theresa S. <houndlover2@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Re: Aspie Teens Date: Saturday, March 26, 2011, 8:10 AM

Ok...tell me...the Armed Forces won't take you if you take certain meds????? or > if you have a DX?????>>>>

There are waiver's that you can get for some disabilities in the service. I am unsure which one's they are. And then there are some disabilities that if you are later dx with once in the service it seems OK.

For my daughter we are lucky that she can function without meds for the most part.

Takes a little work on her part, I wished I could say the same for my son who nobody could be around without meds. all 4 of my kids where made to be in JROTC in high school, we have not given them a choice about it since it brings structure and most of all friends. ROTC trains their students to support one another, etc . so this has worked well for my youngest son who has not been able to make and keep friends

Theresa StoopsCoordinator OfFlorida FASD Interagency Action Group 850-408-3789