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<blockquote data-quote="pepperidge" data-source="post: 484132" data-attributes="member: 2322"><p>I have a very similar child, sadly. We have made a little headway but not a whole lot. Proper medication is essential, but you sound like that is under control. For my son, Lamictal has been a great help. </p><p></p><p>Second, we learned that he does better in very small classes, one on one teaching. He was in private school last year, this year back in public, but with a tutor. It is still a major struggle.</p><p></p><p>Third, he is old enough now to starting to do some trade related courses at local community college. My hopes for him have altered--at this point it is just getting him through HS with whatever grades we can and helping him do the things he likes better which is not regular schoolwork. He has an internship at a local tools place which has been great for him</p><p></p><p>So Is your daughter on an IEP? Has she gotten any services? Is there any way to alter her schedule to make it less painful (going to school later in mornings?), doing more on career interests?</p><p></p><p>Another question is whether things are getting worse, is she digging herself into a really big hole, or is she muddling along? </p><p></p><p>The other thing we have found is taking away privileges etc for a really depressed kid only got us an even more depressed kid. The key has been to try to find hooks--some friends, some activities, driving--something that he really wants. Those didn't exist in the early teen years. As he matures and gets a bit more connected to the world, you have a few more levers--but you need to use them sparingly. Because to these kids everything is overwhelming. If you try to leverage too much it just plays into the the hole is too big to dig myself out of mentality. </p><p></p><p>It is such a difficult situation, because adulthood is approaching. I have finally come to the realization that my kids will not be launching anytime soon and it is will be a slow road to adulthood. Redefine my expectations. You still want to see progress, but realize it will be slow.</p><p></p><p>Probably the best best of advice that we have gotten is work on engagement. Engagement with adults who are good role models, engagement with physical activity, engagement with friends, with hobbies, whatever will give them a reason to get up in the morning. Are you sure that the medication is as good as it can be? SSRI's can sometimes mess with motivation. </p><p></p><p>good luck. hope this helps a little.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pepperidge, post: 484132, member: 2322"] I have a very similar child, sadly. We have made a little headway but not a whole lot. Proper medication is essential, but you sound like that is under control. For my son, Lamictal has been a great help. Second, we learned that he does better in very small classes, one on one teaching. He was in private school last year, this year back in public, but with a tutor. It is still a major struggle. Third, he is old enough now to starting to do some trade related courses at local community college. My hopes for him have altered--at this point it is just getting him through HS with whatever grades we can and helping him do the things he likes better which is not regular schoolwork. He has an internship at a local tools place which has been great for him So Is your daughter on an IEP? Has she gotten any services? Is there any way to alter her schedule to make it less painful (going to school later in mornings?), doing more on career interests? Another question is whether things are getting worse, is she digging herself into a really big hole, or is she muddling along? The other thing we have found is taking away privileges etc for a really depressed kid only got us an even more depressed kid. The key has been to try to find hooks--some friends, some activities, driving--something that he really wants. Those didn't exist in the early teen years. As he matures and gets a bit more connected to the world, you have a few more levers--but you need to use them sparingly. Because to these kids everything is overwhelming. If you try to leverage too much it just plays into the the hole is too big to dig myself out of mentality. It is such a difficult situation, because adulthood is approaching. I have finally come to the realization that my kids will not be launching anytime soon and it is will be a slow road to adulthood. Redefine my expectations. You still want to see progress, but realize it will be slow. Probably the best best of advice that we have gotten is work on engagement. Engagement with adults who are good role models, engagement with physical activity, engagement with friends, with hobbies, whatever will give them a reason to get up in the morning. Are you sure that the medication is as good as it can be? SSRI's can sometimes mess with motivation. good luck. hope this helps a little. [/QUOTE]
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