Tuesday, May 10, 2011

starting medication, day 1

well, tyler finally started his medication for his "adhd" behaviours. The teachers, his speech, and ot all said he was more attentive and focused. come about 4:30, a bit less,when aba started, and whinier than usual, but again, there was a substitute. he wasn't hungry at regular time, but about 5:30, he ate good. we took a walk, with tutor, and he did ok. then he wanted to go to neighbors, char, randomly. He was upset when we came home, and kept looking outside. hard to know if meds, or he is just wanting to go outside. He was crying, and hitting his head, I feel more aggressive than usual.and Adjitated.... After about 10 minutes of crying, his Dad asked if he wanted to go for a ride, he got up, and put on his shoes....soo...day 1...patience....I will not deal with this every day...i want my sweet hyper boy back! like his Dad said, maybe he has more new feelings then he knows how to deal with. More clearer, noticing more, but bottom line is I am with him every day, so, I will keep track on his progress, and see how it goes, and again, my shoulders are heavy, deciding on what is best for my son.....ho hum......isn't autism enough to deal with, geez!!!!!!!!!!!

1 comment:

  1. If it's a stimulant, they decrease appetite and can also cause aggression. I would keep a written record of behavior patterns for the doctor so he/she can make adjustments. (no appetite till 6, aggression after 4, etc) Sometimes it takes a few tries to find the right med. Hang in there, Friend. :)

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