Posted by lorilu on March 29, 2005, at 8:46:21
In reply to Re: sorry cuddybear!, posted by Phillipa on March 27, 2005, at 13:36:41
> Yes, the press seems to distort things. Maybe they should write about how many adolescents are helped by meds. This boy was definitely disturbed before the shooting. Fondly, Phillipa
The meds are being blamed... What about the gun? Obviously this kid had a problem before or he wouldn't have been put on the meds. Too bad no one thought of a mood stabilizer, parenting classes, whatever....I am not familar with the case.
I do know meds work for some kids (especially for my son who has OCD), although right now only 1 of my dozen or so students who are autistic takes meds. They are not a blanket answer , but that student it actually helped with sleep, aggression, and attention. Unfortunately the child had a side effect and is weaning off and the old behaviors started coming back. But with good reinforcement that is fading, too bad not at home.
Take your kids to the doctor 1-2 times a month and be involved in their lives and on meds or not they will probably not turn out like that kid. I know mine won't. I love my "Student of the Month"!!!
Sorry this is a touchy subject for me.
lorilu
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