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My 5 year old was diagnosed almost a year ago and I guess I've been in unrealized denial, meaning i thought i had accepted it because I've told people. but I think I was just defending his behavior(or my parenting?) we haven't seen any doctors, or specialists since the diagnois in Iowa City(which I reacted very poorly at, I yelled at the psychatrist when she said my son fell into the range of mental retardation, cussed and yelled cried… read more
posted 10 months ago by A MyAutismTeam User
A MyAutismTeam User said:
There are less invasive treatments that treat the source of the problem rather than covering the symptoms. Drugs change brain chemistry and in… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
I haven't medicated my child so far. I believe if we start so earlier on life they will requiere stronger med in the future. I totally… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
i have always hated the idea of medicating kids it seems more often than not that is the first go to idea to "fix" your kids! and me… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
i understand your concern. i was so against medication and in my sons case it was a rollercoaster of a nightmare thank goodness it worked out… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Meds may be a temporary solution until you are able to address your child's root issues. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG7jv-hTSwQ 10… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Personally I'm not a huge fan of psychological exams for preschool kids- did you see a neurologist or developmental pediatrician as well?… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Hello
Your son is very young and it scares me to think of meds for a child this young. I have a 7yo on the spectrum and have worked inthe filed… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
When my son was diagnosed at age three I too went through a roller-coaster of emotions -- anger, denial, guilt, frustration, etc. When you… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
thanks to everyone who commented :) I appreciate all of your responses.
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
For my son, I am willing to try everything before I put him on medication, and if you work hard enough, get him in a very specific routine… read more
posted 9 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
My son is almost 12 now and when he was your child's age, I was at the same point as you are. The best thing I did was medicate MYSELF! I… read more
posted 3 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Please don't despair! Now is the time for action and just getting started will make you feel so much more hopeful. Talk to your doctor… read more
posted 2 months ago
