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Hi , welcome and lots of ((((hugs))))! A lot on your plate

right now with your son and with you & family members.

Tell your son that my 2 sons (now age 18, twins, not identical) both

were still in speech when they began 6th grade. One did finish up in

6th, the other in 7th. My OCD son was the one who finished in 6th.

I agree your son should finish, reach those goals!

My son's OCD began in 6th grade too, right after he began!

Our school system doesn't allow any of that stuff at school. Will be

taken if brought. Well, OK, the cards are OK, but CD players,

gameboys, etc., they don't. My sons were all into yu-gi-oh too and I

remember ALL those cards, LOL. Yes, they took them to school to

trade or show off or sell.

As to schoolwork - what are your son's OC behaviors? OCD can

definitely affect schoolwork (did for us). I guess my question is

*how* do you think it is affecting his schoolwork? Does he have

trouble writing? Reading?

Will he talk about his OCD? That would be a great help if he says

where it's causing problems.

Also he is now 12!! Puberty, feeling more " grown up " , hormones, all

that can be playing a part; wanting to " fit in " with peers. Many

kids have grades drop in middle school. You mentioned his went down

before this though.

I think if your son - or you if you can tell - will say just " how "

OCD is bothering him with schoolwork, it'll help get him his 504

Plan. We had one.

SIGH, I just rambled & jumped around, wish I had more time but you're

definitely in a great group for dealing with schools, OCD, even

Tourette's, etc.

(((hugs))) for the Alzheimers, I'm sooooo sorry. Take care of YOU

too, take some time each day for YOU and your needs! We'll help you

get through this OCD stuff, you don't need the added stress!

single mom, 3 sons

, 18, with OCD, dysgraphia and Aspergers/mild

>

> My name is and I am new here. I joined because we have a 12

> year old son that I feel is in desperate need of help.

>

> I will try to make this quick and to the point.

>

> Our son was diagnosed with OCD and Mild Tourettes in 2000 at about

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Hi , welcome and lots of ((((hugs))))! A lot on your plate

right now with your son and with you & family members.

Tell your son that my 2 sons (now age 18, twins, not identical) both

were still in speech when they began 6th grade. One did finish up in

6th, the other in 7th. My OCD son was the one who finished in 6th.

I agree your son should finish, reach those goals!

My son's OCD began in 6th grade too, right after he began!

Our school system doesn't allow any of that stuff at school. Will be

taken if brought. Well, OK, the cards are OK, but CD players,

gameboys, etc., they don't. My sons were all into yu-gi-oh too and I

remember ALL those cards, LOL. Yes, they took them to school to

trade or show off or sell.

As to schoolwork - what are your son's OC behaviors? OCD can

definitely affect schoolwork (did for us). I guess my question is

*how* do you think it is affecting his schoolwork? Does he have

trouble writing? Reading?

Will he talk about his OCD? That would be a great help if he says

where it's causing problems.

Also he is now 12!! Puberty, feeling more " grown up " , hormones, all

that can be playing a part; wanting to " fit in " with peers. Many

kids have grades drop in middle school. You mentioned his went down

before this though.

I think if your son - or you if you can tell - will say just " how "

OCD is bothering him with schoolwork, it'll help get him his 504

Plan. We had one.

SIGH, I just rambled & jumped around, wish I had more time but you're

definitely in a great group for dealing with schools, OCD, even

Tourette's, etc.

(((hugs))) for the Alzheimers, I'm sooooo sorry. Take care of YOU

too, take some time each day for YOU and your needs! We'll help you

get through this OCD stuff, you don't need the added stress!

single mom, 3 sons

, 18, with OCD, dysgraphia and Aspergers/mild

>

> My name is and I am new here. I joined because we have a 12

> year old son that I feel is in desperate need of help.

>

> I will try to make this quick and to the point.

>

> Our son was diagnosed with OCD and Mild Tourettes in 2000 at about

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Hi , welcome and lots of ((((hugs))))! A lot on your plate

right now with your son and with you & family members.

Tell your son that my 2 sons (now age 18, twins, not identical) both

were still in speech when they began 6th grade. One did finish up in

6th, the other in 7th. My OCD son was the one who finished in 6th.

I agree your son should finish, reach those goals!

My son's OCD began in 6th grade too, right after he began!

Our school system doesn't allow any of that stuff at school. Will be

taken if brought. Well, OK, the cards are OK, but CD players,

gameboys, etc., they don't. My sons were all into yu-gi-oh too and I

remember ALL those cards, LOL. Yes, they took them to school to

trade or show off or sell.

As to schoolwork - what are your son's OC behaviors? OCD can

definitely affect schoolwork (did for us). I guess my question is

*how* do you think it is affecting his schoolwork? Does he have

trouble writing? Reading?

Will he talk about his OCD? That would be a great help if he says

where it's causing problems.

Also he is now 12!! Puberty, feeling more " grown up " , hormones, all

that can be playing a part; wanting to " fit in " with peers. Many

kids have grades drop in middle school. You mentioned his went down

before this though.

I think if your son - or you if you can tell - will say just " how "

OCD is bothering him with schoolwork, it'll help get him his 504

Plan. We had one.

SIGH, I just rambled & jumped around, wish I had more time but you're

definitely in a great group for dealing with schools, OCD, even

Tourette's, etc.

(((hugs))) for the Alzheimers, I'm sooooo sorry. Take care of YOU

too, take some time each day for YOU and your needs! We'll help you

get through this OCD stuff, you don't need the added stress!

single mom, 3 sons

, 18, with OCD, dysgraphia and Aspergers/mild

>

> My name is and I am new here. I joined because we have a 12

> year old son that I feel is in desperate need of help.

>

> I will try to make this quick and to the point.

>

> Our son was diagnosed with OCD and Mild Tourettes in 2000 at about

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Hi , welcome and lots of ((((hugs))))! A lot on your plate

right now with your son and with you & family members.

Tell your son that my 2 sons (now age 18, twins, not identical) both

were still in speech when they began 6th grade. One did finish up in

6th, the other in 7th. My OCD son was the one who finished in 6th.

I agree your son should finish, reach those goals!

My son's OCD began in 6th grade too, right after he began!

Our school system doesn't allow any of that stuff at school. Will be

taken if brought. Well, OK, the cards are OK, but CD players,

gameboys, etc., they don't. My sons were all into yu-gi-oh too and I

remember ALL those cards, LOL. Yes, they took them to school to

trade or show off or sell.

As to schoolwork - what are your son's OC behaviors? OCD can

definitely affect schoolwork (did for us). I guess my question is

*how* do you think it is affecting his schoolwork? Does he have

trouble writing? Reading?

Will he talk about his OCD? That would be a great help if he says

where it's causing problems.

Also he is now 12!! Puberty, feeling more " grown up " , hormones, all

that can be playing a part; wanting to " fit in " with peers. Many

kids have grades drop in middle school. You mentioned his went down

before this though.

I think if your son - or you if you can tell - will say just " how "

OCD is bothering him with schoolwork, it'll help get him his 504

Plan. We had one.

SIGH, I just rambled & jumped around, wish I had more time but you're

definitely in a great group for dealing with schools, OCD, even

Tourette's, etc.

(((hugs))) for the Alzheimers, I'm sooooo sorry. Take care of YOU

too, take some time each day for YOU and your needs! We'll help you

get through this OCD stuff, you don't need the added stress!

single mom, 3 sons

, 18, with OCD, dysgraphia and Aspergers/mild

>

> My name is and I am new here. I joined because we have a 12

> year old son that I feel is in desperate need of help.

>

> I will try to make this quick and to the point.

>

> Our son was diagnosed with OCD and Mild Tourettes in 2000 at about

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Hi , welcome and lots of ((((hugs))))! A lot on your plate

right now with your son and with you & family members.

Tell your son that my 2 sons (now age 18, twins, not identical) both

were still in speech when they began 6th grade. One did finish up in

6th, the other in 7th. My OCD son was the one who finished in 6th.

I agree your son should finish, reach those goals!

My son's OCD began in 6th grade too, right after he began!

Our school system doesn't allow any of that stuff at school. Will be

taken if brought. Well, OK, the cards are OK, but CD players,

gameboys, etc., they don't. My sons were all into yu-gi-oh too and I

remember ALL those cards, LOL. Yes, they took them to school to

trade or show off or sell.

As to schoolwork - what are your son's OC behaviors? OCD can

definitely affect schoolwork (did for us). I guess my question is

*how* do you think it is affecting his schoolwork? Does he have

trouble writing? Reading?

Will he talk about his OCD? That would be a great help if he says

where it's causing problems.

Also he is now 12!! Puberty, feeling more " grown up " , hormones, all

that can be playing a part; wanting to " fit in " with peers. Many

kids have grades drop in middle school. You mentioned his went down

before this though.

I think if your son - or you if you can tell - will say just " how "

OCD is bothering him with schoolwork, it'll help get him his 504

Plan. We had one.

SIGH, I just rambled & jumped around, wish I had more time but you're

definitely in a great group for dealing with schools, OCD, even

Tourette's, etc.

(((hugs))) for the Alzheimers, I'm sooooo sorry. Take care of YOU

too, take some time each day for YOU and your needs! We'll help you

get through this OCD stuff, you don't need the added stress!

single mom, 3 sons

, 18, with OCD, dysgraphia and Aspergers/mild

>

> My name is and I am new here. I joined because we have a 12

> year old son that I feel is in desperate need of help.

>

> I will try to make this quick and to the point.

>

> Our son was diagnosed with OCD and Mild Tourettes in 2000 at about

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Hi , welcome and lots of ((((hugs))))! A lot on your plate

right now with your son and with you & family members.

Tell your son that my 2 sons (now age 18, twins, not identical) both

were still in speech when they began 6th grade. One did finish up in

6th, the other in 7th. My OCD son was the one who finished in 6th.

I agree your son should finish, reach those goals!

My son's OCD began in 6th grade too, right after he began!

Our school system doesn't allow any of that stuff at school. Will be

taken if brought. Well, OK, the cards are OK, but CD players,

gameboys, etc., they don't. My sons were all into yu-gi-oh too and I

remember ALL those cards, LOL. Yes, they took them to school to

trade or show off or sell.

As to schoolwork - what are your son's OC behaviors? OCD can

definitely affect schoolwork (did for us). I guess my question is

*how* do you think it is affecting his schoolwork? Does he have

trouble writing? Reading?

Will he talk about his OCD? That would be a great help if he says

where it's causing problems.

Also he is now 12!! Puberty, feeling more " grown up " , hormones, all

that can be playing a part; wanting to " fit in " with peers. Many

kids have grades drop in middle school. You mentioned his went down

before this though.

I think if your son - or you if you can tell - will say just " how "

OCD is bothering him with schoolwork, it'll help get him his 504

Plan. We had one.

SIGH, I just rambled & jumped around, wish I had more time but you're

definitely in a great group for dealing with schools, OCD, even

Tourette's, etc.

(((hugs))) for the Alzheimers, I'm sooooo sorry. Take care of YOU

too, take some time each day for YOU and your needs! We'll help you

get through this OCD stuff, you don't need the added stress!

single mom, 3 sons

, 18, with OCD, dysgraphia and Aspergers/mild

>

> My name is and I am new here. I joined because we have a 12

> year old son that I feel is in desperate need of help.

>

> I will try to make this quick and to the point.

>

> Our son was diagnosed with OCD and Mild Tourettes in 2000 at about

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Hi , welcome and lots of ((((hugs))))! A lot on your plate

right now with your son and with you & family members.

Tell your son that my 2 sons (now age 18, twins, not identical) both

were still in speech when they began 6th grade. One did finish up in

6th, the other in 7th. My OCD son was the one who finished in 6th.

I agree your son should finish, reach those goals!

My son's OCD began in 6th grade too, right after he began!

Our school system doesn't allow any of that stuff at school. Will be

taken if brought. Well, OK, the cards are OK, but CD players,

gameboys, etc., they don't. My sons were all into yu-gi-oh too and I

remember ALL those cards, LOL. Yes, they took them to school to

trade or show off or sell.

As to schoolwork - what are your son's OC behaviors? OCD can

definitely affect schoolwork (did for us). I guess my question is

*how* do you think it is affecting his schoolwork? Does he have

trouble writing? Reading?

Will he talk about his OCD? That would be a great help if he says

where it's causing problems.

Also he is now 12!! Puberty, feeling more " grown up " , hormones, all

that can be playing a part; wanting to " fit in " with peers. Many

kids have grades drop in middle school. You mentioned his went down

before this though.

I think if your son - or you if you can tell - will say just " how "

OCD is bothering him with schoolwork, it'll help get him his 504

Plan. We had one.

SIGH, I just rambled & jumped around, wish I had more time but you're

definitely in a great group for dealing with schools, OCD, even

Tourette's, etc.

(((hugs))) for the Alzheimers, I'm sooooo sorry. Take care of YOU

too, take some time each day for YOU and your needs! We'll help you

get through this OCD stuff, you don't need the added stress!

single mom, 3 sons

, 18, with OCD, dysgraphia and Aspergers/mild

>

> My name is and I am new here. I joined because we have a 12

> year old son that I feel is in desperate need of help.

>

> I will try to make this quick and to the point.

>

> Our son was diagnosed with OCD and Mild Tourettes in 2000 at about

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Hi , welcome and lots of ((((hugs))))! A lot on your plate

right now with your son and with you & family members.

Tell your son that my 2 sons (now age 18, twins, not identical) both

were still in speech when they began 6th grade. One did finish up in

6th, the other in 7th. My OCD son was the one who finished in 6th.

I agree your son should finish, reach those goals!

My son's OCD began in 6th grade too, right after he began!

Our school system doesn't allow any of that stuff at school. Will be

taken if brought. Well, OK, the cards are OK, but CD players,

gameboys, etc., they don't. My sons were all into yu-gi-oh too and I

remember ALL those cards, LOL. Yes, they took them to school to

trade or show off or sell.

As to schoolwork - what are your son's OC behaviors? OCD can

definitely affect schoolwork (did for us). I guess my question is

*how* do you think it is affecting his schoolwork? Does he have

trouble writing? Reading?

Will he talk about his OCD? That would be a great help if he says

where it's causing problems.

Also he is now 12!! Puberty, feeling more " grown up " , hormones, all

that can be playing a part; wanting to " fit in " with peers. Many

kids have grades drop in middle school. You mentioned his went down

before this though.

I think if your son - or you if you can tell - will say just " how "

OCD is bothering him with schoolwork, it'll help get him his 504

Plan. We had one.

SIGH, I just rambled & jumped around, wish I had more time but you're

definitely in a great group for dealing with schools, OCD, even

Tourette's, etc.

(((hugs))) for the Alzheimers, I'm sooooo sorry. Take care of YOU

too, take some time each day for YOU and your needs! We'll help you

get through this OCD stuff, you don't need the added stress!

single mom, 3 sons

, 18, with OCD, dysgraphia and Aspergers/mild

>

> My name is and I am new here. I joined because we have a 12

> year old son that I feel is in desperate need of help.

>

> I will try to make this quick and to the point.

>

> Our son was diagnosed with OCD and Mild Tourettes in 2000 at about

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Don't you love that.... " I don't THINK you'll drop dead " I've heard that one

too! Very reassuring!

My dd's dad won't read a thing about OCD. He does listen to doctors, but

without me, I don't think he'd have a clue as to what to do.

But I'm also sick of trying to explain things to him and to the in-laws. Next

time I'm just going to say, if you don't understand it, pick up a book because i

don't HAVE to educate you on my daughter if you are going to question everything

I say.

Laurie

svdbyhislove <BJClosner@...> wrote:

I've become very concerned about what happens to

him if something happens to me, because the last time I saw the

cardiologist he told me I was having ventricular arrhythmias but

doesn't know why. And his exact words were, " I don't think you will

drop dead from this " , although I've had a cousin and grandfather who

did just that. Hmmmmmm. . that's reassuring! And I also have a

father who is in the end stages of Alzheimers, so know how devastating

the disease can be. You are so young to be dealing with it. I'm so

sorry.

My husband has no desire to pick up a book and read, especially since

I'm handling it all already. . . But, I'm constantly throwing facts

and information at him and forcing him to listen to me for the sake of

our son. If something happens to me, Josh needs an advocate for him.

Hopefully some of what I'm saying to Bruce will get through enough

that he can be there for his son, if that need arises.

You are not alone. There are a lot of people here who understand what

your family is going through. This is a great site for information

and support. Welcome.

BJ

>

> My name is and I am new here. I joined because we have a 12

> year old son that I feel is in desperate need of help.

>

> I will try to make this quick and to the point.

>

> Our son was diagnosed with OCD and Mild Tourettes in 2000 at about

> age 5. His OCD consisted of having to having his toy cars lined up

> just right before he could eat a meal of go to the bathroom, etc.

> His stuffed animals had to be in the right order on his dress at

> night. He has a fear of flying insects to the point that he either

> freaks out when he sees them or freezes up. When we re playing cards

> the pile of cards have to be straigth or he is constantly fiddling

> with them. As far as his Tics (Tourettes)his consists of goraning

> and grunting in his throat. He also stutters when he gets anxious or

> nervous so when he talks sometimes he grimaces alot.

>

> When he started grade school he did exceptionally well A's, B's and

> as he got into 4th grade we say a dramatic drop in his grades are

> they have been consistent D'S & F'S since then.

>

> He does receive Speech theraphy in which he hates because he is the

> only 6th grader still in speech. He wants to quit but as discussed

> with his speech teacher he is still in need although his goals have

> almost been met.

>

> He also sees a Psychaitrist to help us with these issues and has

> been on Amantadine for 6 years for the Tics and it helped

> tremendously for awhile but now waxes and wanes. He is alo on

> Wellbutrin for anxiety to help with the OCD and now on Lexapro for

> possible depression. The doctor is going to wean him off of the

> Amantadine and put him on Strattera and says that will possible help

> with the stuttering as well as the Tics.

>

> In the mean times he has also developed compulsive lying and his

> response is always, " I don't know " . He will hide Yu-gi-oh cards in

> his locker at school because we do not allow him to have them

> although we did at one time and discussed with him the reasons we no

> longer wanted him to have them. So he gets them from his friends and

> I found them in his locker yesterday. This morning he wanted to take

> his CD palyer to school because all of the other kids get to take

> their gameboys, gamecards, cd players, etc. and he feels left out. I

> shook him down because he usually hides things in his socks of

> pockets and he had put his cd player in his school binder. I asked

> him why and he said, " the other kids get to, so I should to. " I

> thought he put it in his room and as he walked to the bus stop he

> bent over in the ditch and pciked it up. He had snuck outside in

> hopes of getting by with it. I called him back and took it away and

> again he was upset.

>

> He has alot of difficulty getting his assignments turned in at

> school and many times lies about turning in papers and we find out

> that he hasn't. We had a meeting with the Special Ed. Dept. in

> regards to the 504 plan. Bascially the result was that no nothing

> about Tourettes or OCD and feel as he is jacking around and just

> doens't want to do his work and just doesn't care. They said they

> would do some research on Tourettes and OCD and get back with us in

> a couple of weeks. His overall IQ score was 92 and they felt that is

> average enough that he had no reason for failing as he is.

>

> I have called his psychiatrist who we will see next week to get more

> information on how and if Tourettes and OCD can affect his academic

> performance. The sad thing is my husband is leaning towards their

> feelings as well. I feel like I am fighting a battle that I am

> losing and our son is paying the price because no one knows enough

> about his disgnoses.

>

> To top all of this off with his own stressors, I have Alzheimers

> Disease. I was diagnosed in 2002 with Early Onset and am now 42 and

> in the middle stages. We have been very strong advocates for AD but

> now we need to be advocates for him.

>

> I am being to over protective? He is an only child. Where do I go

> from here? What dod I do? How do we find out if he is truly playing

> around and just don't care or if there is more going on with his

> diagnosis?

>

> Also the principal says he will be in Alternative school because is

> not performing to his potential. I feel that will be more than

> detrimental to hia already compromised abilities.

>

> I am so lost and confused here, please help.

>

>

>

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Hi ,

You really have your plate full! I " m so sorry! Lots of kids slack off and

don't turn in homework in middle school, but having a mental illness can just

intensify some of that type of behavior. It's even harder to be motivated when

you are overcoming so much more than not wanting to do your homework. My

daughter is so stressed over homework, and I can hardly get her to the table to

do it since she just spent 3 weeks in the hospital.

I'm sorry you have to deal with Alzheimers on top of all of that...I wish I

had some words of wisdom for you.

Laurie

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year old son that I feel is in desperate need of help.

I will try to make this quick and to the point.

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Hi ,

You really have your plate full! I " m so sorry! Lots of kids slack off and

don't turn in homework in middle school, but having a mental illness can just

intensify some of that type of behavior. It's even harder to be motivated when

you are overcoming so much more than not wanting to do your homework. My

daughter is so stressed over homework, and I can hardly get her to the table to

do it since she just spent 3 weeks in the hospital.

I'm sorry you have to deal with Alzheimers on top of all of that...I wish I

had some words of wisdom for you.

Laurie

YoungHope <tiger6564403@...> wrote:

My name is and I am new here. I joined because we have a 12

year old son that I feel is in desperate need of help.

I will try to make this quick and to the point.

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always stay connected to friends.

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