Mother of children with autism and adhd

Kristen - posted on 05/11/2011

Louise- it's an all natural powder you just mix in water. I've literally tried EVERYTHING, and this is the only stuff that's worked! It not only helps his ADHD, but his autism and mood disorder as well. Both my kids are using it now, and their teachers can't believe the difference. I've been more than pleased with the results!!! If you want, I can send you my number, or a message with all the details

Louise - posted on 05/11/2011

Kristen Cox: So what's the all-natural product? I use chocolate, which is natural, but awfully fattening!
Huguette: I share your pain! I'm a single Mom raising a 14 yr. old son with moderate autism and seizure disorder. I love him, but he's a nightmare! He was adorable up until age 11, when his hitting me became a real problem because of his increasing size. He's become extremely violent, hitting and kicking me, his spec. ed teacher and aides, and other people. (I'm just grateful he doesn't hurt kids.) He has terrible meltdowns every day and goes after me. I finally had to put him a mental hospital the first week of April, due to my not being able to defend myself adequately. It got bad again at the end of April, so he had to go back again for another week. He's been on Risperidone for 2 1/2 yrs. but it doesn't work anymore (if it ever did), so I'm slowly switching him to Abilify, which looks promising, thank God. So no, you're not alone! We have to be the toughest women on earth, and only we can understand one another!

Kristen - posted on 05/10/2011

I can TOTALLY relate to your struggles!!!! I am a single mom of two special needs kids as well. My daughter, 11, is ADD, OCD, and ED. My son, 10 is ADHD, OCD, Conduct Disorder, Bi-polar, High functioning Autistic, and Dyslexic. I love my children very much, yet still feel overwhelemed at times!! About a yr ago, I found an all natural product that has been helping, and our days have gotten MUCH better!!! Sometimes, you get so cought up in dealing it feels like you in a sort of cacoon. You're not alone!!!! My God bring you calm in the storm!!!

Josephine - posted on 05/09/2011

Hi we have a 6yr old boy with Aspergers and ADHD, and we feel every bit of your frustration, him being the oldest of four can be very challenging on a daily basis, he has recently started on medication for his ADHD and we have seeing a huge improvement in his ability to stay on task, our little guy has little to none social skills and he struggles on a daily basis to be friendly with his siblings let alone his peers at school which breaks our hearts to hear he spends his time on his own at sch altough this has improved slightly with the meds, we find it difficult alot of the time in understanding the way he views the world and prosecess information, On the up side we know and truely belive we have a very smart and clever young boy who will pease god go very far in life with the help of all his professionals and more importantly lots of love and attention from mammy and daddy :) if any one has any advice on when to explain to our little ones about their diagnose's and also any help on dealing with siblings and explaing to them about their sibling with ASD we would be very much appreciative best to luck to all us very special parents with very adorable little people :)

Kathy - posted on 12/05/2009

Hi mum of 2 yes I quite often feel like that! you are not alone - daughter 7 v.loud and 'in your face' son just turned 11 ADD is ur's medicated mine is but guess what i'm real low on tablets need to save what i have for school day so 2morrow i'm in for some fun- NOT

Terry - posted on 12/05/2009

I also feel the same way sometimes. I have a daughter that is 2 1/2. She doesn't have ADHD or autisum, but she has cerebral palsy. And somedays are good and some days are bad. I love her to death and wouldn't give her up, but it is so hard some days and I wonder y me. But most of the time I think y her. What did she do to have to live like she does. It is so hard to see her struggle to move or even put wieght on her arms or legs. Also all the medicines she needs to get, all the times she gets pokes from needles and all the x-rays she needs. Also all the surgeries she may need in the future. U are NOT alone! I think almost every parent that has a special needs child or children have those days and thoughts about that. Take care and keep ur head up...thinks will be fine!

Bridgett - posted on 12/05/2009

Wow, I read your comment, your life so similiar to mine, it's amazing. I have a 6 year old, yet was diagnosed at the age of 3. We've had our ups and downs. Most people wouldn't understand what we go through on day to day basis. I praise my son everyday, even it's a bad day. But your right the joy, when they do something so simple that parents with normal children take for granded. I push my litlle one, because I know he is very smart, even due to his combined ADHD, ODD and his destructive behavoir/aggression. I feel the same, my house is a wreck at times, who has the energy, yes I also feel guilt when I hate when Fridays come and Pray for Mondays,. I try to keep him busy as much as possible, out of the house that is. The years have taken a toll on me, and my energy has dimished over the past year or so. It's exhausting, but he motivates to keep me going, which is a blessing. So we work as a team, becasue without him I don't know how I'd make it through the day...You take care and keep the good work you to for your son.

Stacy - posted on 12/04/2009

the man above only gives us what we can handle. we may question why but you never do that, take each day with a grain of salt and thank him everyday. It could be worse. I use to ask why everyday but my daughter is the HAPPIEST child you will ever meet and has a lot of problems we have been through every test you can think about and still I have NO answers on why she is the way she is. I live each and everyday with her problems and NOONE understands the way I feel. I just know they are here for a reason and he choose us for a reason we will NEVER know So I just do the best I can and when I get to the point I have had enough I walk away, go outside or something to calm myself down because they have no idea and our children look at us and if there is something wrong with you they feel it and they act up even more. SO just take it and do the best you can. Set all the examples you need to set for you children and if you need a break take them some where while you get your time because if you don't you get tired really fast and get irritated and your children feel that. So just think about. It will all be ok and you just remember you were choosen for a reason and the man above thinks you are the perfect one to handle the situation so tell him thank you and to help you when you need it.

Tawanna - posted on 11/29/2009

I totally understand and know how you feel! I have guardianship over my cousins older child and i've had him since he was 18months old. Everyday is a diiferent challenge.Oh my goodness, i never know who this kid is going to be. He also has a 4 year old sister who also i see to, and they are just alike. I do enjoy them but hte older my 9 year old gets,the more his personality changes. He has no emotional control its like i have a 2year old sometimes, and his teachers are getting fed up with his behaivor and he sees a psychatrist and it doesn't seem to help. I just dont know what to do anymore. And i am doing this all alone. It seems to be one of the greatest challenges of my life, but i'm prepared to see it thru to the end. so my heart and prayers are with you

Bekki - posted on 11/28/2009

I feel just like you.. My 5 year old has mild/moderate autism/aspergers and adhd.. some people don't understand when i say its like mourning.. My son was a sweet loving little boy at 2 years old.. so happy and playful.. then he hit three and started showing signs of extreme violence and behavioral problems.. Now he's 5.. nothing like the little boy i gave birth to. Don't get me wrong i love him just the same but its like mourning the death of one child and being given another completely different child.. Life is hard.. and its harder when you have to punish them for something they don't know how to control, but can't let it go because other kids in the house will feel shunned by their own discipline if the other one doesnt get discipline..
Its hard.. to see my 22 month old so far ahead and my 5 year old acting just like my 22 month old.. but autistic children are only 3/4 their age.

Kimberly - posted on 11/28/2009

I know exactly how your feeling I have a 6 year old boy with ADHD,severe allergies and asthma and a horrible immune system and a 2 almost 3 year old boy with Osteogenisis Imperfecta (brittle bone disease) and about 20+ bone fractures already, I know exactly how your feeling, I dont know the meaning of "NORMAL" children, Prayer and my faith in GOD is the only thing that keeps me going.

Elise - posted on 11/26/2009

HIya, omg yes!! My son has Autism. He is 12. I completely understand where you're coming from. xx

Huguette - posted on 11/24/2009

Wow i'm glad to see that i'm not alone out there !

Kerri - posted on 11/23/2009

i feel like that everyday my son(6yrs old) is severly bipolar along with adhd and everyday u have no idea whats coming or going im a single mom of 1 but i support my parents and 12yr old brother and many days i ask what did i do wrong or ask myself if im even a good mom i just wish we would have more good days then bad and there are def way more bad ones...its gotten so bad i know need therapy

Joan - posted on 11/22/2009

ok my little boy of 6 years has the combined adhd (hyper and impulse) and Asbergers. I fell like most of the time I have 4 kids not one and there are times I want to scream. I have no help except for when he goes to school. There are some weeks I dread Friday and Pray for Monday. I feel horrible about this but I really think it is normal, we spend all our time advocating and thinking up ways to help our children only for them to seem ungrateful. it is not their fault and that is where we need to network and get into support groups so we don't feel so lonely and helpless.
We are special people blessed to know more about our children than most parents of normal children ever pay attention to. I was actually proud to show my son's doctor that we are making progress because my little man started drawing pictures and not just making little lines on the paper. Most parents take that for granted but we don't and when we ask the question the right way we find out our children are extemely bright and know way more than we give them credit for. We are special moms that God chose for this challenge only because he knew we can handle this. Keep your head up you are doing a great job. My house is an absolute wreck right now and anyone who wants to complain can use that eneergy to clean it because I do not want to hear it.

Kristen - posted on 11/22/2009

Absolutely! I have a 6 year old that has mild autism and ADHD and most days it's like living with the Tazmanian devil! 3 weeks ago I decided to treat his ADHD with medicine because I was getting so frustrated. It turned out to be the best decision I ever made, and the first day he told me "Mommy, I like that I can slow down now." Nearly broke my heart!

Lesley - posted on 11/22/2009

hi your not alone! I have a 10yr old with high functioning asd and a 5 yr old with aspergers and adhd they are as different as night and day !! so I never no what my days will bring, my eldest is "glass is half empty" whilst the younger is almost always happy and loving and so very lively !

they drive me up the wall ,but I wouldnt change a thing !

except a day of would be nice!

Christie - posted on 11/22/2009

Quoting Huguette:

Mother of children with autism and adhd

i am 33yrs old with a 13 yr old daughter that is severe autism,non-verbal,adhd,and seizure disorder. So, i can say that i know what u are gooing through but GOD doesnt  put anything on u that u cant handle everything happen for a reason. i look at it as a blessing and wouldn't trade it in for the world because it has made me to be humble,patience,uanderstanding,and see things in very different way because some people take life for granted

Bridget - posted on 11/20/2009

every mother or pregnant woman must read Healing and Preventing autism. Dr. Jerry Kartzinel.....i its adhd, add, anxiety, ocd. autism....or any other childhood disporder.. this book could truly help you as it has us... its worth every penny....

Audrey - posted on 11/20/2009

I have an almost 9 year old ADHD son as well. I can completely understand and validate your feelings of frustration...you are truly, not alone. :o)

Drager - posted on 11/20/2009

absolutely I have a 9 year old son that is bi-polar about to be evaluated for aspergers syndrome. I know where your at. Most days ain't pretty at my house. Kind of makes me feel better to know someone out there actually knows what I go through on a daily. Thanks.