Guest guest Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 I think, in my nondoctoral opinion, that using drugs to delay puberty (unless there's a medical problem CAUSING very early puberty) skates the ethical line, and tends to fall on the wrong side. The drugs they use for that purpose have some serious risks, it's one thing for an adult to CHOOSE those risks because of a medical condition that sucks more than the side effects, it's another thing entirely for parents to choose them FOR their child-still growing I might add-for a not just off label but off the bottle application. Just my opinion. Kassiane > > Our developmental pediatrician mentioned consulting with an > endocrinologist regarding " delaying puberty " for my daughter who is > fast approaching puberty. She has moderate autism. She is verbal for > wants and needs. They said many parents of girls opt to do this until > some girls " are older and better able to handle it. " > > Any thoughts/feedback would be greatly appreciated. > > Either reply here or privately at jodyhoffman@m... > > Thank you in advance !!!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 Hi I agree with Kassiane. Nature has her reasons for the timing and the mysteries of development, and we cannot know all the implications of changing that course. It is not my place or intention to judge anyone or tell the what to do with their own child but since you asked for input......your daughter will have to deal with this sooner or later anyway, right? She may be better able to adapt than you think. And, if not, by the time you would've " let her " have the experience if you went the medical delay route, she'll probably have settled into some sort of acceptance and routine with it al. Good luck with whatever you choose to do. This is not easy stuff. Sincerely, Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Hi, I too was wondering about this. I have heard very little about it. What are the serious risks you talk of? Here is my situation: My Destiney is non-verbal and has some mental retardation and is in diapers. I have tried potty training since she was two years old and now she is nine and a half. Her therapists and the school have followed through with the plan of potty training for years with absolutly no results. I have tried every approach suggested to me. She often will " dig " if I dont put her into a sleeper for no-acess. When we are out and about or visiting a friend or family, I often am on edge because of this. My close family of course understands and I do put her into a sleeper (put on backwards seems to do the trick) and I dont worry as much. But I dont exactly know how either one of us will handle this. I am a single mom as well so there is no help at home when she does " dig and paint " . Any advice on this would be so greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Have you had her checked for yeast and bacteria. Sometimes this can cause these behaviors. We have been there many years ago and " done that " . My daughter is 11. Kathy H. Re: Re: delaying puberty Hi, I too was wondering about this. I have heard very little about it. What are the serious risks you talk of? Here is my situation: My Destiney is non-verbal and has some mental retardation and is in diapers. I have tried potty training since she was two years old and now she is nine and a half. Her therapists and the school have followed through with the plan of potty training for years with absolutly no results. I have tried every approach suggested to me. She often will " dig " if I dont put her into a sleeper for no-acess. When we are out and about or visiting a friend or family, I often am on edge because of this. My close family of course understands and I do put her into a sleeper (put on backwards seems to do the trick) and I dont worry as much. But I dont exactly know how either one of us will handle this. I am a single mom as well so there is no help at home when she does " dig and paint " . Any advice on this would be so greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 The hormones that increase at puberty are also the ones that are healing to the brain, notably progesterone...Puberty has been a blessing for my 12 1/2 y/o. She's experienced leaps in progress in her challenging areas from fine/gross motor skills, to social skills, self-control, independence, interest in social context, and more.... Seems like many of our kids are suffering because doctors played God already. I'm with Kassiane, the ethics and the medical wisdom seem misguided and misinformed. Personally, I lean toward the de-deification of the MDeities... .... > > Our developmental pediatrician mentioned consulting with an > endocrinologist regarding " delaying puberty " for my daughter who is > fast approaching puberty. She has moderate autism. She is verbal for > wants and needs. They said many parents of girls opt to do this until > some girls " are older and better able to handle it. " > > Any thoughts/feedback would be greatly appreciated. > > Either reply here or privately at jodyhoffman@.... > > Thank you in advance !!!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 It is amazing how puberty affects each of our daughters in different ways. Since 12 and 1/2, my daughter has regressed in all areas of her development with the emergence of rages, temper tantrums, and self injurious behavior. Many autistic behaviors increased also. We've been able to reduce all of the above through dietary interventions and supplements, but I'm still waiting for this puberty time to be over. will be 17 in March. How much longer is puberty actually???? Re: delaying puberty The hormones that increase at puberty are also the ones that are healing to the brain, notably progesterone...Puberty has been a blessing for my 12 1/2 y/o. She's experienced leaps in progress in her challenging areas from fine/gross motor skills, to social skills, self-control, independence, interest in social context, and more.... Seems like many of our kids are suffering because doctors played God already. I'm with Kassiane, the ethics and the medical wisdom seem misguided and misinformed. Personally, I lean toward the de-deification of the MDeities... .... > > Our developmental pediatrician mentioned consulting with an > endocrinologist regarding " delaying puberty " for my daughter who is > fast approaching puberty. She has moderate autism. She is verbal for > wants and needs. They said many parents of girls opt to do this until > some girls " are older and better able to handle it. " > > Any thoughts/feedback would be greatly appreciated. > > Either reply here or privately at jodyhoffman@.... > > Thank you in advance !!!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 I don't know how it differs in people with autism, but a leader at my church who raised 3 girls said one day around 17 1/2 they suddenly turn back into themselves again. Lol. Debi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Whoo hoo!!!!!! Maybe I'll see some light at the end of this puberty tunnel soon. Thanks Debi! Re: delaying puberty I don't know how it differs in people with autism, but a leader at my church who raised 3 girls said one day around 17 1/2 they suddenly turn back into themselves again. Lol. Debi Autism_in_Girls-subscribe ------------------------ Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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