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  1. Disclamer: I am not after bumpats Ok so this is an update regarding the ADHD/ADD and ODD issue with my son. As many of you will remember, it caused quite a stir on the forum. I would like first of all thank you all for what you said on that thread because although I was offended by it, it also made me think really really hard about what was best for my son. I showed all the comments to my partner (who is also Leo's other mom) and after having a chat, we decided to take another drastic step to fully ensure we were doing the right thing. I phoned Queensland Health (a system run by the Australian government) and explained our case. I expressed deep concerns with Leo's diagnosis, telling them we are fearful that doctors were taking the easy way out - or they were assuming we wanted the easy way out. Queensland Health gave us the details of a place called Minds and Hearts, a clinic who are against giving drugs to children unless absolutely necessary. Now although their main focus is autism, they also deal with ADHD cases as well. I gave them a call immediately and pushed and pushed them to see us asap as Leo was due to start is his medication. Surprisingly, they were able to squeeze us in that very day as they had a cancellation (though my eyes nearly popped out my skull when I heard the cost in $$$). Never the less, money is nothing when it comes to our children's well being so we took the appointment and headed straight to them in the city. Once there, they phoned all of the doctors that Leo had seen and (although it took over 2 hours) they were able to finally get all the information and notes emailed to them. After that, with a friendly environment suitable for young kids, they monitored Leo daily (we had to go there every day for 4 hours at a time for a whole week, so Leo was leaving school early last week for these appointments). Interestingly, during that very week we received a phone call from Leo's teacher telling us that Leo has become out of control at school. He was throwing things, hitting and spitting other kids and the teachers, screaming and being completely disobedient. In the words of his teacher: "Leo's behavior has become increasingly bad this fortnight, and neither consequences nor rewards have any effect on him like they do his classmates". His teacher then agreed to discuss this with the clinic should they call. I told the clinic briefly what his teacher had said, but I requested that they phone her because I do not want to effect their findings by a bias attitude. Thankfully, they did phone the teacher. Anyway, cutting a long story short (because I could go on and on about the events that week), their findings have put our minds at ease. What Minds and Hearts concluded - Leo has a chronic case of ADHD rarely seen in children his age. Leo also displays overwhelming symptoms of ODD. In his specialized case, it is our professional opinion that Leo will not properly function academically or socially without properly administered medication. We approve the use of Ritalin, to be taken under strict instructs of Dr .... (Leo's original Dr). They also told me that in the number of years they have been operational (you know I completely forget how may years that was now), Leo is only the 4th child that they have ever agreed needed medication for his condition. Three days ago, Leo started his low dosage Ritalin medication. I requested that he have just enough to help him at school, and to have social abilities with his classmates. This is exactly how he has been medicated. The changes are amazing. For the very first time, Leo told his sister that he loves her (he has never done this before, even his sister was shocked), for the first time ever, Leo and his sister have been playing and sharing games. It brings tears to my eyes. He is still a handful and is still naughty - and that is good, because all children are. Thank you pheonix forums, for helping me to understand and giving me the chance to make sure we were doing the right thing.
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