Filling in The Rest

Eileen,

 I do intend to delve into the medication business when I become a bit more comfortable here. I still want to know as much as possible.

 I had to deal with serious illness as a child, and was put on high doses of Cortisone/Prednisone, and still take them.

 These meds have profound effects and side effects that I still live with, and always will. 

 My growth was stunted, and it has always been an issue. Its not so bad that I cannot function normally in day to day living, but the societal rejection is near universal. No other group suffers as much prejudice. I did not want that for my sons.

 My eldest is also showing signs of exceptional physical capabilities, and I do not want to deprive him of the chance of a professional athletic career. The chances may be slim, but the wrong decision on my part makes it impossible.

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Although medication can play an important part in treatment, there are also many people who manage very well without medication. (Read Debbie Phelps interview - Michael Phelps took medication only for a short time). Behavioral strategies and providing structure can help improve behaviors and help children succeed.

Please keep us posted and let us know how everything is going. Let us know the good and the bad, we can celebrate together the successes and provide support for the harder moments.

Eileen