tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656617352418808877.post4594863248086746052..comments2024-03-04T17:35:35.219-07:00Comments on Jess and the boys: the gift of focusJess and Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463569392721593173noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656617352418808877.post-40412421622596726412014-02-09T21:48:49.534-07:002014-02-09T21:48:49.534-07:00I randomly came across your blog a few years ago a...I randomly came across your blog a few years ago and have admired you for your courage in face of adversity. . . and more. I am a special education teacher who tells my students exactly what your doctor - ADHD is a misnomer. It truly is taking in everything, and not having that "filter" to focus on academic instruction, etc. Most kids with ADHD have average - if not ABOVE average intelligence. They just learn differently and need to have teachers to not only encourage differentiation in instruction but embrace it! <br /><br />However, I encourage you to look at sensory processing disorders too - the fact you said your son says he "feels hot" inside, and doesn't always realize his own "space" is indicative of sensory issues (there are kids with sensory overload, as well as sensory deficits). Often times, I have encountered children with these issues - and placing them on a sensory diet has helped them immensely! I encourage you to read "The Out of Sync Child". Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656617352418808877.post-7425948465298776692014-02-04T21:07:35.634-07:002014-02-04T21:07:35.634-07:00Kaden is truly blessed to have you as a mom, one w...Kaden is truly blessed to have you as a mom, one who sees his strengths and advocates for his best needs. He's a very lucky little boy! And I love how your doctor explained it to you, reaffirming that it's not a disorder or a deficit. I wish more doctors took that approach. Rebecca Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09270087813243396903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656617352418808877.post-49764718565285936182014-02-02T12:40:57.423-07:002014-02-02T12:40:57.423-07:00Everyone's journey in life is different, and i...<br />Everyone's journey in life is different, and it's good to know that so many of our truly brilliant thinkers and inventors had ADHD. Combining an active mind with some ability to focus is the best of both worlds. Kaden will be a mover and a shaker in spite of, and because of, his talents and challenges. It's always good to remember that no child goes on any journey without his mom. You are the best one ever.Traci Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12392028683623319185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656617352418808877.post-73391165003208082762014-02-01T15:03:20.477-07:002014-02-01T15:03:20.477-07:00Just as Elder Holland talked about in General Conf...Just as Elder Holland talked about in General Conference about depression...<br /><br />If things continue to be debilitating, seek the advice of reputable people with certified training, professional skills and good values, Elder Holland counseled. “Our Father in Heaven expects us to use all of the marvelous gifts He has provided in this glorious dispensation.”<br /><br />If you are the one afflicted or a caregiver of such, try not to be overwhelmed, he added. “For caregivers, in your devoted effort to assist with another’s health, do not destroy your own.” <br /><br />I think this applies to other things as well. I think you have absolutely done the best you could on your own - and I think it was so wise to get some outside advice to help both you and Kaden, It may be trial and error for a while - but hopefully things will get easier soon! Love you! You are amazing Jess!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13450361483666458542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656617352418808877.post-20370928690355739792014-02-01T13:15:21.447-07:002014-02-01T13:15:21.447-07:00My heart hurts for what you're going through. ...My heart hurts for what you're going through. I'm so glad you've found a solution that you have peace about. Dr. McGrath is AWESOME!! We love him. Keep loving that boy! That's the best thing for him. :)Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090782943068624087noreply@blogger.com