Renee in NC Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Some of you will remember that my 11yo ds was diagnosed mildly MR two years ago. He couldn't read, couldn't do math, and couldn't learn much of anything. After a psychiatrist prescribed Vyvanse (an ADHD drug) to "up his processing a little," we started seeing great gains. I just received his achievement test scores. My boy, the one who the psychologist said needed to be in a special needs room so he could learn "life skills"? HE IS ON GRADE LEVEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :party: Overall he was at the 41st percentile, with a 70th in reading.:001_huh: I am almost in tears. He is the hardest working kid I know, and he deserves all that he has gained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Oh my goodness :grouphug: I am so happy for you! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 What a wonderful story! And congrats to you for not giving up- I'm sure you worked hard to help him achieve this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 That is so wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 :party: Thanks for sharing the GREAT news!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 :party::party::party: Fantisic news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Awesome possum! Good work, Mama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 :party::party: Congratulations to both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 YAY!!!!!!!!:party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 That is so great! They said something similar about my ds. He's going to be a Sr. in college this year...:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 :party::party: And :grouphug: because I know your heart is overflowing with joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 That's Fabulous! I'm so happy for both of you! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 :hurray: How exciting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathy_overman Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 This brings tears to my eyes!!! My DH and I were just talking about how you never know what you will 'get in life'. This is a great reminder to accept and love every day we have, and keep trying - never give up!!! Congrats to you. This is a great inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Awesome! Thanks for sharing with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Wonderful congratulations to both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatholicMom Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 That is amazing!!! :hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray: Good for you both!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 :grouphug::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 That is great news. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Woohoo! Congratulations!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Wow. Amazing job for both your ds and you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasar31629 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Awesome!!! Congrats to you and your boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 That is wonderful!! Congratulations! You guys definitely deserve it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 :party::crying::D So happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Where is that stinkin' like button? Congrats to you both! Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 That's fantastic. Kudos for your hard work (both of you)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Yay!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Wow, so happy for you, your ds and family.:party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 :party: That is so incredibly awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Halleluja! Never give up! Congratulations to him. This is a great lesson in how persistence pays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 That. Is. AWESOME!!! Congratulations to both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Whoa! That is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Congratulations to your son and to the M.D. who prescribed that medicine for him. I would think that if one is a doctor, the diagnosis and selecting the best medicine are the hardest parts of what they do. Much good luck to your son in the future. Sounds like he is doing great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 :party: Congrats! That is so exciting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwg Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 :D:hurray::D:hurray: Congratulations! That is so wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Renee, I am so excited for you and your boy! Congratulations on your wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Oh, Renee, that is wonderful. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakim Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Wow, so amazing - what an uplift. Thanks for sharing it! And congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Aaaaawwwwww!!!! That is FANTASTIC!!!!!! I got chills reading it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 That is wonderful, Renee! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Such great news. Congratulations to you both!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 You and your son made my heart smile this morning! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Yeah! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) Thanks everyone. I want to reiterate that most of this gain is due to the hard work of my ds. He is an amazing kid! He told me once that before the Vyvanse, he was trapped in his own head. He used to rage because he was so frustrated that he couldn't get through the fog. From day 1 of the Vyvanse, the difference was apparent. He took that opportunity and ran with it. When he first learned to read, he read everything in sight. He wanted a talking dictionary so he could find out what words he didn't know meant. He kept struggling along, even when he wanted to throw his book (which he did on occasion.) I read him stories of people in the world who overcame severe difficulties, and went on to do great things, and he listened. I always tell my kids two things and he really took them to heart: Hard work beats talent when talent hardly works. (read this somewhere) Nothing is impossible, you just have to work harder. (taken from my grandfather) There is no doubt in my mind that he is an extremely smart kid. I expect that he will be on the honors/AP track in a few years. He still has work to do in math and writing, but I have no doubt he will get there. He'll always struggle some, but with a few accommodations, the sky is the limit. Now, to get him spelling..... Edited August 7, 2012 by Renee in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Awesome news! Congratulations! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Thank you so much for posting this!!! First ---- a million congrats to you & your hard working boy!!! Second ----- a great big thank you, because later this month I take my 7.5 yr old for an evaluation and I don't know what we'll find. He's smart, but not learning. We've been working on phonics --- just learning the single letter sounds, just consonants even, for two years and his retention is just not there. He tells me all the time "why do I have to do school, I won't remember anyway?" I'm scared and nervous of what we might learn but this post....this post gives me such hope that I'm crying right now with joy for the gains and advances of a little 11 yr old boy I've never met. Thank you so so so so much for posting this update. Much joy and rejoicing for the gains your son has made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Some of you will remember that my 11yo ds was diagnosed mildly MR two years ago. He couldn't read, couldn't do math, and couldn't learn much of anything. After a psychiatrist prescribed Vyvanse (an ADHD drug) to "up his processing a little," we started seeing great gains. I just received his achievement test scores. My boy, the one who the psychologist said needed to be in a special needs room so he could learn "life skills"? HE IS ON GRADE LEVEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :party: Overall he was at the 41st percentile, with a 70th in reading.:001_huh: I am almost in tears. He is the hardest working kid I know, and he deserves all that he has gained. HOLY MOLY!!!!!!! Great JOB Mamma!!! I have goose bumps! So happy for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Some of you will remember that my 11yo ds was diagnosed mildly MR two years ago. He couldn't read, couldn't do math, and couldn't learn much of anything. After a psychiatrist prescribed Vyvanse (an ADHD drug) to "up his processing a little," we started seeing great gains. I just received his achievement test scores. My boy, the one who the psychologist said needed to be in a special needs room so he could learn "life skills"? HE IS ON GRADE LEVEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :party: Overall he was at the 41st percentile, with a 70th in reading.:001_huh: I am almost in tears. He is the hardest working kid I know, and he deserves all that he has gained. HOLY MOLY!!!!!!! Great JOB Mamma!!! I have goose bumps! So happy for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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