Guest guest Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Congratulations!! Sounds like you had a win win situation going on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Did they have anything to say about ADHD or am I talking about the wrong ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 I was curious about that too... pcknott@... wrote: > Did they have anything to say about ADHD or am I talking about the wrong ?? > > > > > > > > All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 You're right , that's my . Once again the teacher listed examples of how has a hard time focusing, sitting still, etc. Others added to that. The school psychologist indicated that did fairly well throughout the test, until the end. Then she told us how seemed to do everything quickly and was quite careless with her answers. It seemed she just wanted to be finished. I mentioned that maybe she was tired from having to listen to and follow directions for an extended amount of time (I knew it had to be longer than an hour). Her HI concured that she probably was getting tired. The school psych is the one who did this testing. We are seeing an independent psych who works with deaf/hoh kids to determine if she has ADHD. I'm fine with it either way. If she is diagnosed with ADHD then we will do what is needed. If she doesn't, then maybe I can get the school to stop putting the focus on that, and instead look at what might be hearing related issues. Did I tell you that our psych asked for video tape of at school? I have that tape right now and I've watched about half of it, which is almost a full day at school. Honestly, I don't see anything on there that would indicate any type of problem to me. There was one time when the teacher had to ask to put down her pencil twice, but really....she is only 6 and there were others who also had to be redirected. Other examples that they share with me I can clearly see how they could be related to the hearing loss. The one thing that leaves a shadow of doubt in my mind is that can be " bouncy " when she gets excited and sometimes when she's bored. I just got all of the paperwork the teacher had to fill out so our next step is to make an appointment with our psych. We should have an answer before school starts again. I will keep you updated. Debbie, mom to , 6 (almost 7), moderate SNHL and , 3, hearing pcknott@... wrote: Did they have anything to say about ADHD or am I talking about the wrong ?? Some men see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were and ask why not. G.B Shaw __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 < The school psychologist indicated that did fairly well throughout the test, until the end. Then she told us how seemed to do everything quickly and was quite careless with her answers. It seemed she just wanted to be finished. I mentioned that maybe she was tired from having to listen to and follow directions for an extended amount of time (I knew it had to be longer than an hour). Her HI concured that she probably was getting tired. > Deb, I went through something similar with my hearing daughter. Not with only with the testing example above, but with some of the other things you've written. We went back and forth for almost 10 years about her difficulties. At one point. she tried an ADD medicati0n, but didn't want to take it after two weeks.I was just as happy for her not to be medicated. The eventual conclusion was that she might be " borderline ADD. This year she started high school. Her special education coordinator explained a few things to me that may have been part his opinion, but made sense. One was that girls with ADD often act very differently than boys with ADD, but that since boys were more often diagnosed, many diagnosticians used their paradigm and missed the diagnosis. He believed that in many cases, diagnosing ADD was more art than science. After working with my daughter twice a week for a few months, he encouraged us to revisit the medication question. She began something different (Focalin, which is said to be more for girls). In two weeks, her math grade went from a D- to a C+, her Chinese went from a C- to B-, etc. She felt competent for the first time. I, of course feel guilty that I let her give up on the meds so soon, but at least she is where she should be. I was later told by a neurologist that sometimes the need for medication in ADD only shows up after it's been tried and is successful in comparison to taking no medication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 My son, Mikey, is ADHD as well as having unilateral hearing loss. It's one of those struggles - is it his hearing or is it the ADHD??? Our ADHD Dr. wouldn't even see Mikey before age 7. He said children under that age haven't developed enough and many " ADHD signs " are just being kids. What the key for us was (as already noted) the difference for Mikey when he is on the meds. It is NOT a " cure all " for what ails him in school but it helps him to focuse - his words are to " tune in " . Back story - my hubby, who is also ADHD, was AGAINST meds until he realized how hard Mikey was struggling. He was willing to try it on a test run and was convinced by the changes to continue with it. He is now a " typical " 7th grader. He has his struggles - he'll never be a school wiz kid but he does his best and he's turning out okay as far as we can see... (stay tuned, next week I'll want to KILL him!!!) > > < The school psychologist indicated > that did fairly well throughout the test, until the end. Then > she told > us how seemed to do everything quickly and was quite careless > with her > answers. It seemed she just wanted to be finished. I mentioned that > maybe she > was tired from having to listen to and follow directions for an > extended amount > of time (I knew it had to be longer than an hour). Her HI concured > that she > probably was getting tired. > > > Deb, > > I went through something similar with my hearing daughter. Not with > only with the testing example above, but with some of the other things > you've written. We went back and forth for almost 10 years about her > difficulties. At one point. she tried an ADD medicati0n, but didn't > want to take it after two weeks.I was just as happy for her not to be > medicated. The eventual conclusion was that she might be " borderline > ADD. > > This year she started high school. Her special education coordinator > explained a few things to me that may have been part his opinion, but > made sense. One was that girls with ADD often act very differently than > boys with ADD, but that since boys were more often diagnosed, many > diagnosticians used their paradigm and missed the diagnosis. He > believed that in many cases, diagnosing ADD was more art than science. > After working with my daughter twice a week for a few months, he > encouraged us to revisit the medication question. She began something > different (Focalin, which is said to be more for girls). > > In two weeks, her math grade went from a D- to a C+, her Chinese went > from a C- to B-, etc. She felt competent for the first time. I, of > course feel guilty that I let her give up on the meds so soon, but at > least she is where she should be. I was later told by a neurologist > that sometimes the need for medication in ADD only shows up after it's > been tried and is successful in comparison to taking no medication. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 < > When I read what you write, my gut feeling is that doesn't have ADHD. I'm not a professional and I certainly agree with your choice to get her evaluated by someone other than the school, but with Neal, I always knew there was a problem beyond his hearing loss. We tried everything we could think of to avoid an actual diagnosis of ADHD and medication, but it was obvious to us that Neal's behavior was different from other kids with his same hearing loss, equipment, and demands. I think that you would have that feeling too if actually had a problem. But again, if in the end you do get a diagnosis of ADHD and medication is suggested, don't be afraid of it. I was afraid of that changing who Neal was just like I was afraid of his implant changing who is was at one point. Neither fear was necessary. Rhonda Savage Mom to Audrey, 9, hearing; and Neal, 6 1/2, CII at 2.9 years " Hard does not mean impossible. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Rhonda Savage mom2savages@...> wrote: < > When I read what you write, my gut feeling is that doesn't have ADHD. I'm not a professional and I certainly agree with your choice to get her evaluated by someone other than the school, but with Neal, I always knew there was a problem beyond his hearing loss. We tried everything we could think of to avoid an actual diagnosis of ADHD and medication, but it was obvious to us that Neal's behavior was different from other kids with his same hearing loss, equipment, and demands. I think that you would have that feeling too if actually had a problem. But again, if in the end you do get a diagnosis of ADHD and medication is suggested, don't be afraid of it. I was afraid of that changing who Neal was just like I was afraid of his implant changing who is was at one point. Neither fear was necessary. Rhonda Savage Mom to Audrey, 9, hearing; and Neal, 6 1/2, CII at 2.9 years " Hard does not mean impossible. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 Prior to my son being diagnosed with a hearing impariment,he was diagnosed with adhd at 7.....He was medicated .....at 8 diagnosed with capd , hearing impariment.... I believe the adhd behavior was to compensate for the hearing loss...know I am being told the same by the school...he very well may never have had adhd ....... gina nell92662 nell92662@...> wrote: My son, Mikey, is ADHD as well as having unilateral hearing loss. It's one of those struggles - is it his hearing or is it the ADHD??? Our ADHD Dr. wouldn't even see Mikey before age 7. He said children under that age haven't developed enough and many " ADHD signs " are just being kids. What the key for us was (as already noted) the difference for Mikey when he is on the meds. It is NOT a " cure all " for what ails him in school but it helps him to focuse - his words are to " tune in " . Back story - my hubby, who is also ADHD, was AGAINST meds until he realized how hard Mikey was struggling. He was willing to try it on a test run and was convinced by the changes to continue with it. He is now a " typical " 7th grader. He has his struggles - he'll never be a school wiz kid but he does his best and he's turning out okay as far as we can see... (stay tuned, next week I'll want to KILL him!!!) > > < The school psychologist indicated > that did fairly well throughout the test, until the end. Then > she told > us how seemed to do everything quickly and was quite careless > with her > answers. It seemed she just wanted to be finished. I mentioned that > maybe she > was tired from having to listen to and follow directions for an > extended amount > of time (I knew it had to be longer than an hour). Her HI concured > that she > probably was getting tired. > > > Deb, > > I went through something similar with my hearing daughter. Not with > only with the testing example above, but with some of the other things > you've written. We went back and forth for almost 10 years about her > difficulties. At one point. she tried an ADD medicati0n, but didn't > want to take it after two weeks.I was just as happy for her not to be > medicated. The eventual conclusion was that she might be " borderline > ADD. > > This year she started high school. Her special education coordinator > explained a few things to me that may have been part his opinion, but > made sense. One was that girls with ADD often act very differently than > boys with ADD, but that since boys were more often diagnosed, many > diagnosticians used their paradigm and missed the diagnosis. He > believed that in many cases, diagnosing ADD was more art than science. > After working with my daughter twice a week for a few months, he > encouraged us to revisit the medication question. She began something > different (Focalin, which is said to be more for girls). > > In two weeks, her math grade went from a D- to a C+, her Chinese went > from a C- to B-, etc. She felt competent for the first time. I, of > course feel guilty that I let her give up on the meds so soon, but at > least she is where she should be. I was later told by a neurologist > that sometimes the need for medication in ADD only shows up after it's > been tried and is successful in comparison to taking no medication. > > > --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2006 Report Share Posted June 6, 2006 I have to tell you that it depends on the day what my gut says. The things that her teacher mentions just sound like typical 6 year old things. I can also easily dismiss some of them as hearing issues. But then there is a day like today. We go out to the store and she just can't stop moving! She will stand next to the cart and do little dances or maybe she'll try to spin down an aisle. Or, as we are sitting at Mcs, she can't stop playing with her shoes. Then there are other times that she is " just too tired " to do things. Of course since she didn't come with an owners manual ;o) , we get to be the ones to try and figure it all out. In my mind, it seems like the thing lacking is consistancy of the behavior. Last year, there was no mention of a problem, this year there is. But maybe that's part of ADHD. If you had told me when she was 3 that she had ADHD I would have believed you. seemed to have an endless amount of energy...kinda like the energizer bunny. She just kept going and going. But every year, she gets a little less " busy " . That's why we are going ahead with the eval. I know that if she is having focusing problems, meds could make a big difference for her. Her dad wasn't too thrilled with the potential idea, but has agreed to go along with whatever our psych suggests. I will keep you updated. Debbie Some men see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were and ask why not. G.B Shaw __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 In a message dated 6/6/2006 11:09:30 P.M. Central Standard Time, babydewe2@... writes: seemed to have an endless amount of energy...kinda like the energizer bunny. She just kept going and going. You've just described my oldest son, . We always said he was the original Energizer bunny! Putz Illinois Families for Hands & Voices _www.handsandvoices.org_ (http://www.handsandvoices.org/) _www.ilhandsandvoices.org_ (http://www.ilhandsandvoices.org/) Email: support@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 In a message dated 6/6/2006 11:09:30 P.M. Central Standard Time, babydewe2@... writes: seemed to have an endless amount of energy...kinda like the energizer bunny. She just kept going and going. You've just described my oldest son, . We always said he was the original Energizer bunny! Putz Illinois Families for Hands & Voices _www.handsandvoices.org_ (http://www.handsandvoices.org/) _www.ilhandsandvoices.org_ (http://www.ilhandsandvoices.org/) Email: support@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 In a message dated 6/6/2006 11:09:30 P.M. Central Standard Time, babydewe2@... writes: seemed to have an endless amount of energy...kinda like the energizer bunny. She just kept going and going. You've just described my oldest son, . We always said he was the original Energizer bunny! Putz Illinois Families for Hands & Voices _www.handsandvoices.org_ (http://www.handsandvoices.org/) _www.ilhandsandvoices.org_ (http://www.ilhandsandvoices.org/) Email: support@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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