Comments on: ADHD Odds and Ends http://www.drumsnwhistles.com/2006/09/28/adhd-odds-and-ends/ ...politics, pictures, pugs and all that jazz Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:24:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: drumsnwhistles http://www.drumsnwhistles.com/2006/09/28/adhd-odds-and-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-15886 drumsnwhistles Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:56:42 +0000 http://drumsnwhistles.com/2006/09/28/adhd-odds-and-ends/#comment-15886 Hey ThyGuy, you had me till the "half-braindead" comment. Yes, adaptation is a huge part and I've never asked for accommodation for me or my son because I figure we all have to live in the real world...but that doesn't mean there aren't struggles with it. On the other hand, I have indeed seen folks with dyslexia request and receive accommodations where permitted. They should receive them. Hats off to them for overcoming their particular disabilities. Your comments are especially interesting to me, since I'm currently working through the college admissions and scholarships process only to discover far more available scholarships and accomodations for dyslexia than ADHD. -DnW Hey ThyGuy, you had me till the “half-braindead” comment. Yes, adaptation is a huge part and I’ve never asked for accommodation for me or my son because I figure we all have to live in the real world…but that doesn’t mean there aren’t struggles with it.

On the other hand, I have indeed seen folks with dyslexia request and receive accommodations where permitted. They should receive them. Hats off to them for overcoming their particular disabilities.

Your comments are especially interesting to me, since I’m currently working through the college admissions and scholarships process only to discover far more available scholarships and accomodations for dyslexia than ADHD.

-DnW

]]> By: ThyGuy http://www.drumsnwhistles.com/2006/09/28/adhd-odds-and-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-15858 ThyGuy Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:53:31 +0000 http://drumsnwhistles.com/2006/09/28/adhd-odds-and-ends/#comment-15858 HAHAHAHA! You got thrown through a window when you were seven! PWNED! Really, if he hadn't done that, would you be the sensible person you are today? I believe ADHD is real because I have dyslexia, but as you can see, I have adapted. I must go back and read my writing. You never see people with Dyslexia going around, screaming, "POOR ME! I have dyslexia! You must compensate for my disability!" Hell no; never happens. So why must we feel sorry for this half brain dead people who somehow are more dysfunctional than people with autism?! HAHAHAHA! You got thrown through a window when you were seven! PWNED!

Really, if he hadn’t done that, would you be the sensible person you are today? I believe ADHD is real because I have dyslexia, but as you can see, I have adapted. I must go back and read my writing. You never see people with Dyslexia going around, screaming, “POOR ME! I have dyslexia! You must compensate for my disability!” Hell no; never happens. So why must we feel sorry for this half brain dead people who somehow are more dysfunctional than people with autism?!

]]> By: drumsnwhistles http://www.drumsnwhistles.com/2006/09/28/adhd-odds-and-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-12115 drumsnwhistles Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:34:20 +0000 http://drumsnwhistles.com/2006/09/28/adhd-odds-and-ends/#comment-12115 Hi CJ and welcome to the blog -- Oh, the 'toughlove' thing...don't even get me started on that! Yes, there are kids who need more discipline but there is a difference between a kid with ADHD and one who needs discipline -- the Liam Ashley story is a prime example of toughlove gone awry. I'm glad you stopped by! -DnW Hi CJ and welcome to the blog —

Oh, the ‘toughlove’ thing…don’t even get me started on that! Yes, there are kids who need more discipline but there is a difference between a kid with ADHD and one who needs discipline — the Liam Ashley story is a prime example of toughlove gone awry.

I’m glad you stopped by!

-DnW

]]> By: Cj. http://www.drumsnwhistles.com/2006/09/28/adhd-odds-and-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-12073 Cj. Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:20:09 +0000 http://drumsnwhistles.com/2006/09/28/adhd-odds-and-ends/#comment-12073 Hi, Just wanted to let you know that I can relate to what you are talking about regarding ADHD. My oldest son has ADHD and he has difficulties getting along with peers as well as people accepting his disability. He is very shy around other people and groups and does have some problems in school although these are getting much better. It really bothers my wife and I when we hear people say that ADHD isn't real and he just needs "tough love". It is a real disorder and can be devastating for the child if help is not given. Take care and will be visiting your blog again. Cj. Hi,

Just wanted to let you know that I can relate to what you are talking about regarding ADHD. My oldest son has ADHD and he has difficulties getting along with peers as well as people accepting his disability. He is very shy around other people and groups and does have some problems in school although these are getting much better. It really bothers my wife and I when we hear people say that ADHD isn’t real and he just needs “tough love”. It is a real disorder and can be devastating for the child if help is not given. Take care and will be visiting your blog again.

Cj.

]]> By: SwampHag http://www.drumsnwhistles.com/2006/09/28/adhd-odds-and-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-6985 SwampHag Sat, 30 Sep 2006 04:47:58 +0000 http://drumsnwhistles.com/2006/09/28/adhd-odds-and-ends/#comment-6985 I hear that. Similarly, understanding my parents lead to forgiveness and yep, the pattern ended here too. I hear that. Similarly, understanding my parents lead to forgiveness and yep, the pattern ended here too.

]]> By: drumsnwhistles http://www.drumsnwhistles.com/2006/09/28/adhd-odds-and-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-6924 drumsnwhistles Fri, 29 Sep 2006 09:35:15 +0000 http://drumsnwhistles.com/2006/09/28/adhd-odds-and-ends/#comment-6924 Thanks, Swamphag. As for my father, I have to say that between my brother and I, I was treated the best. How sad is that? It took me a long time and a substantial number of therapy sessions to come to a point where I could look at how he treated us through the filter of understanding. But that's a topic for a different post some other time. For now, it's probably enough to say that I am past being angry or resentful, but I sure am glad the pattern ended with him. Thanks, Swamphag. As for my father, I have to say that between my brother and I, I was treated the best. How sad is that? It took me a long time and a substantial number of therapy sessions to come to a point where I could look at how he treated us through the filter of understanding. But that’s a topic for a different post some other time. For now, it’s probably enough to say that I am past being angry or resentful, but I sure am glad the pattern ended with him.

]]> By: SwampHag http://www.drumsnwhistles.com/2006/09/28/adhd-odds-and-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-6894 SwampHag Thu, 28 Sep 2006 17:17:12 +0000 http://drumsnwhistles.com/2006/09/28/adhd-odds-and-ends/#comment-6894 I don't have ADHD but also find social occasions exhausting (fun! but exhausting) for different reasons. Even one on one, even on the phone, can be tiring for me. I'm glad you found what works for you with your camera and some alone time. I know you didn't share your past for the purpose of getting sympathy but I'm so sorry for what your dad put you through. *sigh* I suspect that even if ADHD weren't part of the picture for you, he would have found reason to treat you as he did. :-( I don’t have ADHD but also find social occasions exhausting (fun! but exhausting) for different reasons. Even one on one, even on the phone, can be tiring for me. I’m glad you found what works for you with your camera and some alone time.

I know you didn’t share your past for the purpose of getting sympathy but I’m so sorry for what your dad put you through. *sigh* I suspect that even if ADHD weren’t part of the picture for you, he would have found reason to treat you as he did. :-(

]]>