Tag: adhd
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When Your Brain Goes “Hoo-Hoo”
Lately, Boy1 has been raising a finger to the side of his head, twirling it around, and saying, “hoo-hoo” — that familiar gesture for “crazy.” It makes me giggle every time, but it also tugs at my heart a little. I can’t help but wonder if he’s more aware than…
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Teaching the Way He Learns
It’s happening — we’ve officially made the call to homeschool Boy1. It’s a mix of emotions right now: grief over saying goodbye to the wonderful elementary school experiences we’ve had, excitement about the new opportunities ahead, and a fair amount of anxiety about figuring out this new path. Boy1 is…
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The Med Check Shuffle
To the moms who forget to schedule their kids’ med check appointments—I see you. And I’m guessing this view is one you’ve seen before, too. Boy1 has been taking methylphenidate for over a year now, and it has done absolute wonders for him. He went from impulsive, aggressive behaviors to…
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Metadate
Deciding whether or not to medicate your child is an intensely personal decision, fraught with considerations and weighing of pros and cons. No parent takes this choice lightly. After much thought, we decided to try medication to address Boy1’s attention-deficit symptoms. This decision wasn’t easy. We’ve heard concerns about how…
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Autism Testing
After Boy1’s psychoeducational testing, we were advised to pursue autism testing. The wait time for the Medical University of South Carolina was around six months, but given that Boy1 has already been waiting for eight years, I wasn’t willing to have him wait any longer. So, I reached out to…
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Last summer, Boy2 was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), hyperactivity presentation. While working through the assessments for him, I realized that many of the symptoms could have applied to Boy1 as well. I reached out to Boy2’s therapist to see if she could connect me with someone who could evaluate…
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Psychoeducational Testing
In May, Boy1 underwent psychoeducational testing at the Medical University of South Carolina. We recently received the results, which included not only the assessment findings but also a referral for autism testing and a consult for suspected attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). At the time of the initial referral, I hadn’t realized…
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