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<blockquote data-quote="ksm" data-source="post: 744931" data-attributes="member: 12511"><p>I'm so sorry, I know how difficult it is when you know your child needs help and you can't find the right help.</p><p></p><p>About the only thing I have to suggest is to ask his doctor about DNA testing to find out what medications is best for him.</p><p></p><p>We tried different medications for our adopted granddaughters, but they didn't help, and some seemed to make behaviors worse. They take a saliva sample and a week later the doctor had the report. They divided the medications in three columns, suggested medications, use with caution, and use with extreme caution. The medications she had been prescribed were not the suggested ones. </p><p></p><p>It was all based on your liver enzymes. She was missing a specific enzyme for certain medications. Plus, she had twice as many of a different enzyme, so she was a rapid metabolizer of certain medications, and couldn't metabolize other medications. </p><p></p><p>The test helped find the best medications for her. Unfortunately, she was in her late teens by then and refused medications once she turned 18.</p><p></p><p>You also might research "waiver for SED" Severely Emotionally Disturbed. Most states have this program, accessed thru the state insurance, by the mental health facilities. Then, extra services might be provided by the state, at no cost to you. Things like respite care, case manager, etc.</p><p></p><p>Plus, this would have more professionals involved in his care, and these professionals might carry more weight with the legal systems, if the boy's father really shouldn't have him without supervision.</p><p></p><p>I know it's hard, but keep trying to get him the help he needs. Behaviors tend to get worse as puberty. </p><p></p><p>Ksm</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ksm, post: 744931, member: 12511"] I'm so sorry, I know how difficult it is when you know your child needs help and you can't find the right help. About the only thing I have to suggest is to ask his doctor about DNA testing to find out what medications is best for him. We tried different medications for our adopted granddaughters, but they didn't help, and some seemed to make behaviors worse. They take a saliva sample and a week later the doctor had the report. They divided the medications in three columns, suggested medications, use with caution, and use with extreme caution. The medications she had been prescribed were not the suggested ones. It was all based on your liver enzymes. She was missing a specific enzyme for certain medications. Plus, she had twice as many of a different enzyme, so she was a rapid metabolizer of certain medications, and couldn't metabolize other medications. The test helped find the best medications for her. Unfortunately, she was in her late teens by then and refused medications once she turned 18. You also might research "waiver for SED" Severely Emotionally Disturbed. Most states have this program, accessed thru the state insurance, by the mental health facilities. Then, extra services might be provided by the state, at no cost to you. Things like respite care, case manager, etc. Plus, this would have more professionals involved in his care, and these professionals might carry more weight with the legal systems, if the boy's father really shouldn't have him without supervision. I know it's hard, but keep trying to get him the help he needs. Behaviors tend to get worse as puberty. Ksm [/QUOTE]
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