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 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: ADHD Meds

Nianya
 Post subject: Focalin for ADHD
Posted: 18 Jan 2012, 2:19 pm 

Replies: 4
Views: 1,236
We used Focalin extended release initially when our son was very young due to ADHD impulsivity; it worked for awhile. We now use Vyvanse a better longer acting med. What's really important is seeing a developmental ped. or specialist in ADHD. PDD etc...you might get a more specific diagnosis (my son...

 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: Hi! New/intro - my 6.5 y/o son dx with AS, SPD, ODD

Nianya
Posted: 11 Jan 2012, 12:14 pm 

Replies: 4
Views: 699
Hello Alicia,

I have two with ASD; 16yo and 9yo; repetitive behaviors, temper/rage, and social delay are major problems with 9yo; he's in private school and on meds and has gone from failing first grade to straight As in 4th grade. Therapy, the right school and structure really work for us.

 Forum: School and College Life   Topic: Private vs public school

Nianya
 Post subject: Private vs public school
Posted: 11 Jan 2012, 12:10 pm 

Replies: 15
Views: 3,237
Both my ASD kids go to religious oriented private schools where they wear uniform; given our need for structure it makes life easier and they only have to wear polos and khakis so not uncomfortable. :D

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: Same question asked over and over..

Nianya
Posted: 15 Dec 2011, 2:00 pm 

Replies: 19
Views: 2,995
The same thing happens in our house multiple times a day and dh and I often end up shouting NOT RIGHT NOW; I'm going out on a limb here and say that we parents of ASDs have enough issues to deal with in trying to stick to our rigid schedules so we don't end up with meltdowns from the children we ca...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: How to answer The Autism Question

Nianya
Posted: 15 Dec 2011, 1:48 pm 

Replies: 1
Views: 755
I posted this on my site today and welcome any thoughts from the community on this subject: What is Autism? You can Google that phrase and find thousands of instant answers, all except the one you'll need when your teen is sitting with a group at school, who don't know she's autistic, and they ask t...

 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: Get to know my family!

Nianya
 Post subject: Welcome
Posted: 08 Dec 2011, 5:43 pm 

Replies: 6
Views: 842
We are new here too. . .almost 16yo ASD daughter and 9yo ASD son. . .it isn't easy; I found this site for my teen to reach out.

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: Same question asked over and over..

Nianya
Posted: 30 Nov 2011, 8:30 pm 

Replies: 19
Views: 2,995
The same thing happens in our house multiple times a day and dh and I often end up shouting NOT RIGHT NOW; I'm going out on a limb here and say that we parents of ASDs have enough issues to deal with in trying to stick to our rigid schedules so we don't end up with meltdowns from the children we can...
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