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The ADHD Medication Adventure
Justin, Justin, Justin. He’s calmer and less of a motor-mouth on his new ADHD medication, but we’ve been watching for 11 days and there’s no question that he is much MUCH more whiny and petulant. He...
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Practice Makes Perfect–at least for school
Today was the first day of school and after seven years of practice, I think we’ve almost got it. It’s helpful to know your children well enough that you can anticipate their reactions and help them...
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In Search of a Behavior Program that Works
Having three special needs kids, I have tried literally dozens of behavior programs over the years, but still haven’t found anything that really works. The latest idea (from my next door neighbor) was...
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Adopting a Child Living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe a range of effects that can occur in a child whose mother consumed alcohol in the pregnancy. FASD occurs in all economic,...
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Progress With Peanut Butter
I’m not sure what special needs my ten-year-old has. He was two-plus when we adopted him, so by definition, he has “special needs.” Clearly he’s never met a rule he wanted to follow or a boundary he...
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First the Anger, Now the Shame
From day one, the counselor has been trying to educate us that getting angry at our kids just doesn’t work. I am theoretically willing to stipulate to such a position in the comfy position of her...
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It’s Not Too Late To Compensate!
My daughter is diagnosed with Borderline Intellectual Functioning(BIF) coupled with ADHD. For those of you who don’t know what Borderline Intellectual Functioning(BIF) is it is when the person has...
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My child is diagnosed with Borderline Intellectual Functioning (BIF) and ADHD; inattentive type. My child does not struggle with hyperactivity rather she tends to veer off and daydream which causes her...
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I Forgot – Part 2 “The Plan”
So in one my previous post I talked about how my daughter who has ADHD is struggling with forgetfulness. I asked my daughter to come up with a plan to help her remember to gather her things at school...
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IEP – It’s Time For A Meeting
My blossoming fifth-grader is excited to be in her class this year. Last year, when she started school she started towards the middle of the school year. This is her first year being adopted and also...
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IEP – The Meeting Finally!!!!
So we finally went to the meeting for my daughters IEP. It has been about a month since I last wrote about it but I was absolutely shocked at the fact of how the teachers would not take responsibility...
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