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lindz126 · 05-05-2008, 01:17 AM

mom2three--I too am a mom to three :-D (2 of 3 w ADD)

s1 super organized and focused naturally, gifted, and self motivated, super student--he's going to Washington and Lee in Fall (he finds his ADD sibs rather frustrating at times but is usually tolerant as he doesn't get them fully

d1 naturally intuitive, disorganized, spacey, dreamy, unfocused--diagnosed w inattentive ADD in 5th grade, still held her own til 8th gr but then hit a wall academically--meds have helped her significantly which in turn helped her self esteem--she now perceives herself as smart and capable--a joy to see, taking AP classes and hoping to become a psychologist, she complains at times about side effects and so she chooses to not take meds on weekends, or school breaks, but appreciates that it helps to even the playing field so she can focus, manage time, study and succeed--I see the benefits but also feel torn about her being on meds--its been 3 yrs, I think as college students it may be one of those issues they need to figure out, hopefully with our input, her m.d.'s input--but ultimately her decision--part of letting them manage their lives--I also hope she maintains the close open dialogue we have so if she finds herself struggling she can acknowledge it and make needed adjustments.

s2--diagnosed adhd/gifted in kindergarten--has been in full time gifted programming which has reduced behavioral issues as he remains stimulated --teachers have worked well to recognize his need to "have the answer" and keep his mind challenged--in 6th grade and doing great, no real issues--no meds needed.

Shawbridge--will check out your book sounds interesting to me...

2 books I like :
"SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH ADHD AND LD" by Kathleen Nadeau
"DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION AND ANSWERS TO DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION" by Edward Hallowell (he's a psychiatrist w ADD and demonstrates the wonderful qualities those with ADD have and subscribes to the belief (as I do) that brain differences are what makes the world go round--we'd lose so much without the creative ideas and energy of people with ADD.

05-05-2008, 01:17 AM	#11
lindz126 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 193	mom2three--I too am a mom to three :-D (2 of 3 w ADD) s1 super organized and focused naturally, gifted, and self motivated, super student--he's going to Washington and Lee in Fall (he finds his ADD sibs rather frustrating at times but is usually tolerant as he doesn't get them fully d1 naturally intuitive, disorganized, spacey, dreamy, unfocused--diagnosed w inattentive ADD in 5th grade, still held her own til 8th gr but then hit a wall academically--meds have helped her significantly which in turn helped her self esteem--she now perceives herself as smart and capable--a joy to see, taking AP classes and hoping to become a psychologist, she complains at times about side effects and so she chooses to not take meds on weekends, or school breaks, but appreciates that it helps to even the playing field so she can focus, manage time, study and succeed--I see the benefits but also feel torn about her being on meds--its been 3 yrs, I think as college students it may be one of those issues they need to figure out, hopefully with our input, her m.d.'s input--but ultimately her decision--part of letting them manage their lives--I also hope she maintains the close open dialogue we have so if she finds herself struggling she can acknowledge it and make needed adjustments. s2--diagnosed adhd/gifted in kindergarten--has been in full time gifted programming which has reduced behavioral issues as he remains stimulated --teachers have worked well to recognize his need to "have the answer" and keep his mind challenged--in 6th grade and doing great, no real issues--no meds needed. Shawbridge--will check out your book sounds interesting to me... 2 books I like : "SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH ADHD AND LD" by Kathleen Nadeau "DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION AND ANSWERS TO DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION" by Edward Hallowell (he's a psychiatrist w ADD and demonstrates the wonderful qualities those with ADD have and subscribes to the belief (as I do) that brain differences are what makes the world go round--we'd lose so much without the creative ideas and energy of people with ADD.