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You are here: Home / Archives for ADHD

So what – I label my children – and so do you

November 1, 2012 by ChantelK

After writing my last post a hard pill to swallow I received a nasty response from someone (I chose not to approve it under my comments section) who accused me of degrading my children and stated that I label each and everyone of my children and don't allow them to be who they really are and if I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: ADHD, aspergers, gifted, individual, labels, large family, learning disability

Hard pill to swallow

October 23, 2012 by ChantelK

Recently I was with a group of people talking and somehow the topic of ADHD came up.  As the conversation carried along I was surprised to hear so many complain of how many Doctors just like to slap children with the diagnosis and push medication on them.  As well, they claimed that there … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: ADHD, assessments, diagnosis, medication, school

THE HOARDER

October 4, 2012 by ChantelK

I remember years ago sitting in the waiting area of our Doctors office.  Another parent who was also waiting saw my son holding some Pokemon cards and made a comment about how her son also liked Pokemon and collected the cards as well. At that time I couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: ADHD, aspergers, assessments, autism, Bipolar, buried alive, children, collector, hoarding

TWO DIFFERENT WORLDS – when special needs affect a marriage

June 26, 2012 by ChantelK

Twelve years ago when my oldest son was barely a few days old and lying in the hospitals incubator I knew he was different.  I don't know how, but I just did.  For years no one would believe me.  Doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists and well meaning friends would tell me "don't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: ADHD, autism, marriage, special needs

Medication and the ADHD Child

July 22, 2011 by ChantelK

For most people, a quick glance through my half open front door is enough to send them running down the street screaming. Eight children, fifty five arguments, jumping, yelling, hair pulling and a soccer ball or two whizzing past your face. People always ask me "How do you do it?" My response is "A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: ADHD, children, medication

And The Monkeys Are…….

July 13, 2011 by ChantelK

Well so far you all know that I have 8 children but I didn't really tell you to much about them so here it is...........Marie is the oldest and she just turned 13.  She was a surprise child as I was on birth control (see I do know what it is) but it just didn't work.  From the day she was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: ADHD, large family, parenting multiples, special needs

My Work Here is Done?

June 1, 2011 by Carol Enright

By: Cayla from Running, Recipes, and ReadingTwo weeks ago I got this email from B's teacher telling me that he had a not-so-good day at school and may be upset when he gets home.  Upon reading it, I got that feeling in my stomach that is a nauseating combination of worry, frustration, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: ADHD, parenting, parenting advice

Back on Meds

May 11, 2011 by Carol Enright

By: Cayla from Running, Recipes, and ReadingSo we decided to medicate.  Again.  And by "we", I actually mean that it was B that made the decision.  Really.  OK, so I did bring it up with, "what do you think about what Dr. Z said about trying a different medication?"  But … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: ADHD, medication and ADHD, medication and children

To Medicate or Not to Medicate

April 15, 2011 by Carol Enright

By: Cayla from Running, Recipes, and Reading My son, B, has ADHD.When we first found out, our doctor asked if we would consider medication.  "Oh, no," we responded, "He's getting straight-A's in school and has lots of friends. We love his personality and don't want him to change."  We had … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: ADHD, education, medication and ADHD, medication and children, Special Education teacher

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