tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15605159.post7690306802790757860..comments2023-10-26T06:54:19.095-07:00Comments on The Cozy Corner: Knowledge Is PowerStephieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543298283557610542noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15605159.post-77517716218549710052009-01-12T11:08:00.000-08:002009-01-12T11:08:00.000-08:00Steph-I just read this. Sorry! I've saved in on bl...Steph-<BR/>I just read this. Sorry! I've saved in on bloglines because i wanted to read it but just hadn't gotten around to it. If you'd like I have the diagnostic manual for these type of behaviors and I could copy ADHD and mail it to you. There are two distint types one w/ hyperactivity and one without. I will also talk to a few people I know in the field - I know diet it HUGE with this. I won't do much unless you tell me to. It sounds like you have some great books to start looking at. I'm praying for guidance as you learn more about ADHD. Sorry again this is so late!Coliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377070496504862468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15605159.post-18567991404318511572008-12-15T06:21:00.000-08:002008-12-15T06:21:00.000-08:00I think Bonnie said it well! Way to go in looking...I think Bonnie said it well! Way to go in looking outside the box for what your sweet son is struggling with. <BR/><BR/>I wish I could send you that giant easy button from the Staples commercial...Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04524679503079427305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15605159.post-19841666863255127722008-12-14T19:46:00.000-08:002008-12-14T19:46:00.000-08:00Stephanie - I am the last person to jump on the AD...Stephanie - <BR/><BR/>I am the last person to jump on the ADHD bandwagon, but when it is the reality I agree with you - it is much better to know. Because then you know what is going on and you can actually *do* something about it rather than pulling your hair out and, in the kid's case, feeling like a terrible kid! <BR/><BR/>I'm so glad you are open to it and are willing to try differnt things to address it and to help your son be able to address it! You are an awesome mom!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15605159.post-67741903921099328302008-12-14T17:57:00.000-08:002008-12-14T17:57:00.000-08:00Hmmm, kinda been wondering about my daughter as we...Hmmm, kinda been wondering about my daughter as well. Might have to look into this...LiteraryGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04998481996493899769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15605159.post-10280920639302843642008-12-14T14:39:00.000-08:002008-12-14T14:39:00.000-08:00At this point, I've got to admit - I'm kind of exc...At this point, I've got to admit - I'm kind of excited. After recognizing the limitations that Traig has had in learning to read, later realizing he probably has a mild form of dyslexia which primarily only affects his spelling at this point - it's helped a ton to see that there's a reason for all the struggle. In the same way, to feel like we're not beating our heads against the wall in frustration over our son being too lazy, or not caring.... and instead, work with him with strategy, that's a big deal. However, perhaps at kindergarten, I wouldn't have been ready to come to this conclusion. Now, we're to the point of "time is running out", so it's a different story. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the support.<BR/><BR/>Bring on the snow - this cold front is moving down, Lake Oswego is blanketed, as we've driven south, we paused long enough in Woodburn for it to catch up with us and to witness the temps quickly drop from 38 to 33. Hopefully this evening we'll all witness the white stuff!StephieAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17543298283557610542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15605159.post-46682901181901087752008-12-14T12:31:00.000-08:002008-12-14T12:31:00.000-08:00Update: looked at the criteria, but Creed pretty m...Update: looked at the criteria, but Creed pretty much won't sit in his seat either and gets in trouble for talking, so I think we're looking at classic ADHD...and I think like a lot of moms she's scared to go down the road of a formal diagnosis, of something being "wrong" with her son. I know you can relate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15605159.post-6554647866320119372008-12-14T12:25:00.000-08:002008-12-14T12:25:00.000-08:00Very interesting, Steph. My friend Courtney is str...Very interesting, Steph. My friend Courtney is struggling with her son who is in kindergarten, who she has to grab by the face after an hour of getting nowhere, lay down the law, and THEN he will finally stop messing around and work on the alphabet he is waay behind in learning. She is frustrated because she knows he's smart, and she knows he can do it, but getting him to DO IT is driving her and the teacher nuts. Yesterday we were just discussing that he doesn't seem full on ADHD, but more like "a touch" ADHD - I'll pass on the info to her!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com