<p>Greenbutton, what sort of treatment has been recommended for your son? And are you seeing any improvement?</p>
<p>During the time he was out of school, he was evaluated for a few things by a psychologist, who then recommended starting Strattera. That included a PA who monitored progress. He didn’t want to see a therapist (he had seen one for a while prior to dx; that person confidently said it was just anxiety, nothing overwhelming <em>fail</em>) and we let him make that choice. He checked in with disability services but the paperwork was insurmountably difficult and they kept rejecting it; student services offered almost nothing helpful outside of referrals and a support group that ultimately did not meet. </p>
<p>Got a part time job, signed up for a CC class that would transfer if he passed it (and if he didn’t, oh well). He did well. Applied and was reinstated to his school; signed up for two more classes and is doing well again. Has registered for the spring for 3 classes.</p>
<p>He is fragile, but better. His job is a great comfort to him since he is really good at it, and enjoys it. He will probably stop taking the strattera once he’s done with school, just to see what that is like and because it’s horrifically expensive; we’re not convinced the meds do all that much but they do seem to help him think. He’s happy, and anxiety free for the most part. Honestly, I think the reduced class schedule, sleep/diet stabilization, cessation of depression and plain old love and support have been as invaluable as the rest, but it’s always a struggle.</p>
<p>This thread has taken quite a turn. As a parent of a child with EF, we live day by day. My child is stymied by making choices. Add a little peer pressure and the result is horrific. I only wish it were as easy as cutting back.</p>
<p>Newbie mistake. Just saw page 2. Thank you recent posters for your more thoughtful replies and info.</p>