Renee in NC Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 He went from unable to learn much of anything to absorbing everything in sight. How? 40mg of Vyvanse daily. His behavior improved with 20mg. His ability to remember something from one moment to the next came at 30mg. His achievement SOARED to where I thought it should be with 40 mg. He can read clocks. He can count money. He can follow multi-step directions. He can READ! His meds increased at the beginning of Feb. and he has jumped 3 grade levels since then (and most of it in the last few weeks!) In January the IEP Specialist recommended a self-contained classroom for "Varying Exceptionalities - Intellectually Disabled." My sweet son who was given a 62 IQ less than a year ago started Latin this morning....and it was EASY for him. He finishes his work in less than 2 hours a day. I am SCRAMBLING to keep ahead of him. Last year he had almost zero auditory memory. The past week and a half? He has finished (MASTERED) most of Barton Level 1. He started in Rod and Staff Math 1, but will be moving to 3 (and then 4 as soon as he gets his mult./div. facts down.) I was trying to read his Science to him today and he interrupted me and read it to ME!!!! I can't even begin to tell you all the changes this has brought for him (and for me as his teacher.) At the same time, it makes me EXTREMELY sad for him - will he be on meds forever (so that he can lead a normal life?) Will there come a time when he can function without them? Or is he over the "hump" and time will take away the need? I don't know, but we're sticking with them for now! I know this is all jumbled up, but I wanted y'all to know about what has happened! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 At the same time, it makes me EXTREMELY sad for him - will he be on meds forever (so that he can lead a normal life?) Will there come a time when he can function without them? Or is he over the "hump" and time will take away the need? I don't know, but we're sticking with them for now! :party: That's totally wonderful! Yippee! Regarding the meds, I understand your sadness - I have the same feeling when I think about DD9 having to take kidney meds all her life. It makes me sad to think she will always be taking pills. But I try to remind myself that pills that keep your kidneys (or your brain!) working properly are not the worst thing that can happen to a kid - far from it! What a blessing to be scrambling to keep up with him! How wonderful for you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Wow! That's incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 THANK GOODNESS you tried the meds! It's like giving a blind child glasses, isn't it? Just wonderful. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamonaQ Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Wow!!! That is an amazing story! Thanks for sharing, and congrats to you for continuing to do the hard work of helping him learn! You all are doing awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinNY Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 You were on my mind today:) I was hoping you would post soon. So happy to hear this ..it is incredible. Gosh wondering if something like that would help my dtr:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjbeach Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 WELL YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fantastic! And are you posting from the library? Did I miss an update???????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Wow! That's so amazingly wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Wow!!! That is so awesome. I am having happy tears got you both. Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Renee, I know you were torn about this. Doesn't it feel good to know you made the right decision? Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 He went from unable to learn much of anything to absorbing everything in sight. How? 40mg of Vyvanse daily. His behavior improved with 20mg. His ability to remember something from one moment to the next came at 30mg. His achievement SOARED to where I thought it should be with 40 mg. He can read clocks. He can count money. He can follow multi-step directions. He can READ! His meds increased at the beginning of Feb. and he has jumped 3 grade levels since then (and most of it in the last few weeks!) In January the IEP Specialist recommended a self-contained classroom for "Varying Exceptionalities - Intellectually Disabled." My sweet son who was given a 62 IQ less than a year ago started Latin this morning....and it was EASY for him. He finishes his work in less than 2 hours a day. I am SCRAMBLING to keep ahead of him. Last year he had almost zero auditory memory. The past week and a half? He has finished (MASTERED) most of Barton Level 1. He started in Rod and Staff Math 1, but will be moving to 3 (and then 4 as soon as he gets his mult./div. facts down.) I was trying to read his Science to him today and he interrupted me and read it to ME!!!! I can't even begin to tell you all the changes this has brought for him (and for me as his teacher.) At the same time, it makes me EXTREMELY sad for him - will he be on meds forever (so that he can lead a normal life?) Will there come a time when he can function without them? Or is he over the "hump" and time will take away the need? I don't know, but we're sticking with them for now! I know this is all jumbled up, but I wanted y'all to know about what has happened! :party: My heart just soars with you! Just swim in the sweetness of it...'til your fingers get all pruny! :p What you're feeling is quite real and personal to me...my son has had a similar experience, not quite as dramatic...but good enough for us! I also struggle with the idea of his needing medication for the rest of his life...try not to think about that now, just enjoy the here and now. Big, BIG hugs from me to you! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Geo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookeeperof3 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Renee, That's fabulous!!! I'm so happy for him! :party: I wish Vyvanse had worked like that for my son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Wow!!!!!! Wahoo!!!! That is AMAZING! Congrats to both of you!:hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 That is WONDERFUL. While meds are the answer for every kid, for those it works, it can be life changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyinMD Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 That's just wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeegal Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) WELL YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!Fantastic! And are you posting from the library? Did I miss an update???????????? I was at the library Tuesday - now I am at McD's in Raleigh getting ready to go to the homeschool store.:D I haven't updated much yet, but will sometime when I have more time. Life is good here!;) Renee, I know you were torn about this. Doesn't it feel good to know you made the right decision? Barb Yes, it does. Renee, That's fabulous!!! I'm so happy for him! :party: I wish Vyvanse had worked like that for my son. My 13yo tried it and it was a DISASTER for him. He could pay attention more for a couple of hours, but the side effects were horrendous. Not worth it. Unfortunately, certain meds (or meds in general) don't work for everyone.:grouphug: Yesterday it was so funny - he came to me to tell me that his sister wouldn't listen to him about something. She was doing a worksheet that had her unscrambling sentences and he was trying to explain to her that since it was a question it had to start with the question word, which was did. She kept telling him her was wrong, but his reasoning was right. He reads everything in sight - he still moves his lips when he reads (so does my dh), so I can tell when he is reading a sign or side of a truck when we are out. Edited April 7, 2011 by Renee in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 How amazing and wonderful!! Congratulations to you both!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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