tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1505685326280828198.post4169123057194696704..comments2008-03-27T17:36:29.519-07:00Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03566517667903436879noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1505685326280828198.post-33471241449053980912008-03-27T17:36:00.000-07:002008-03-27T17:36:00.000-07:00Kathy, <BR/><BR/>I agree with your post about medicating for ADHD. <BR/><BR/>I am working with a 1st grader who has been strugglubg all year. (Her mom just hired me last month.) She is bordering on repeating 1st grade because of her low grades, inability to pay attention in class, and inability to retain information. The mom has been against using medication because her older son is on medication for the same problem. When I asked her how he is doing she said medication made all the difference in the world - which kind of perplexed me. If it works for one child why is she against trying it with the other child? <BR/><BR/>I have been trying to explain to her that not medicating will cost much more in the long run - similar to what you called "side effects" in your post. She may repeat 1st grade and her self-confidence will be affected for years to come. <BR/><BR/>Just last week the mom finally gave in and got her daughter medication. What a difference it has made already for her in her tutoring sessions! <BR/><BR/>On another note: <BR/>In a previous post you said that you were done with the online tutoring for the 11-year old. Does this mean that you are completely done or just done with another session? If you are completely done then how many sessions did you do total? Will you continue helping her in the future?<BR/><BR/>Finally, I have been watching the videos you have posted on this site regarding ADHD. Thank you - I have learned a lot.Lyndanoreply@blogger.com