Comments on: My son’s journey with ADD

By: Kelly Liston

Kelly Liston — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 18:31:42 +0000

In reply to B Hdz.

I am so glad you asked!! I am actually posting an update on Monday! Did you see my last update? https://ohlardy.com/sons-journey-add-update

Have you ever thought of having your daughter tested for giftedness? When my son was in kindergarten he was terribly bored and I thought about him when you mentioned your daughter’s experience. We had him tested for giftedness first. Turns out he is gifted and that classroom was not the right place for him. We found a different school that changed his life in first grade. I know how incredibly stressful it is to go through what you are going through with your kindergardener. In hindsight, removing him from that school in the middle of the school year is what we should have done. But I kept thinking it would get better. It didn’t. Search your community for a psychologist who does giftedness testing. It is a good starting point. And come back on Monday to find out how my son is doing! A hint, he is doing well, but it is still a day to day thing.

By: B Hdz

B Hdz — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 15:30:08 +0000

Are there any updates to your journey? My daughter has never been formally diagnosed, but I am 99% sure she has ADHD. This year she has been in kindergarten and academically bored. She is getting notes sent home all the time for her behavior. She is very bright and creative and I have always been concerned about putting her on meds. She has a lot of difficulty with impulse control as well. This puts a strain on all her relationships. I would love an update on your progress! Looking for some encouragement. I also work full time and am very intimidated by the rigors of the GAPS protocol. Thanks!

By: Ariana {And Here We Are...}

Ariana {And Here We Are...} — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 16:50:41 +0000

Hi Kelly,
We also recently got an ADHD diagnosis for my daughter. We have a somewhat parallel experience, in that this year she has been depressed, and not the cheerful, happy little person that I have known her to be from the beginning. We have a complicated situation– she goes to a private school that insists on providing meals for the students. But they have not respected her food sensitivities this year. So we made the call that she will be the one student eating a packed lunch, because her issues were getting worse through the year, and I think this was because of her diet. She has begun improving right away, since we started packing her snacks and lunches this year.

I just want to encourage you, that following your gut is the right thing to do. Your son is lucky to have thoughtful parents that are considering all of the options available.

By: Oh Lardy

Oh Lardy — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:48:47 +0000

In reply to cinnamon gurl. That comment seriously made my day. :)

By: Oh Lardy

Oh Lardy — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:48:27 +0000

In reply to Sophia. Thank you, Sophia!!

By: cinnamon gurl

cinnamon gurl — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 02:14:39 +0000

The INFJ’s I know are seriously wonderful people, every single one of them.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 21:24:45 +0000

Kelly – I just wanted to add my good wishes for you and your family. You are to be commended for not taking the more popular, much easier way out. You will be in my prayers and I will be happy for you to keep us all posted on your progress.

By: Sophia

Sophia — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 19:41:23 +0000

Perhaps this site could interest you?
http://www.project-based-homeschooling.com/camp-creek-blog

I really wish you and your family a lot of luck on your journey.

By: Oh Lardy

Oh Lardy — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 18:28:28 +0000

In reply to Barb H. Barb! That is so great to hear! So far so good on being gluten and dairy free. I haven't heard of any issues in school, but it has only been a week. However, he is a different kid. Agreeable, happy, just nice to be around. Something is working. I believe the meds stifled his little spirit. He is coming back to us and I hope being off gluten will help him with his symptoms as well.

By: Oh Lardy

Oh Lardy — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 18:26:26 +0000

In reply to Melanie. Melanie, Our son started out in a private school, but didn't do well there. We moved him to a public school in a district we live in. My best advice would be to tour ALL of your options. If you son is a good self-starter, check out a montessori environment. I will say that I haven't heard of any attending issues since he has been off the meds and gluten. He is truly a happier child. I think he would excel if I were to homeschool him since he would have the option to explore what he wants to learn and not get lost in the minutia of busy work. Try cutting out gluten and dairy and see what happens. Perhaps you can find a GAPS practitioner in the area who can guide you. Good luck!