Re: Parenting schedule (ie: custody schedule) for ADHD child

[Anonymous]

Thank you so much for your kind words. . .yes my son is prescribed to take Concerta – which has proven to work wonders. And only recently I have started to wonder if Dad is giving him his meds. I have a weekly dosette (so ADD Dad can remeber – but perhaps he is simply tossing the pills. And he refuses to give me a direct answer. I just started an analysis of the behaviour rating scales / support sclaes that eh teacher has been doing since December – and 42% of the time if I send him to school – he needs less support in the classroom and has better focus and socially appropriate behaviour. If Dad sends him to school, 42 % of the time he needs more support with deteriorating behavior. The teacher has even asked me if I thought Dad was giving him his meds. . .and I guess I was too naive to think otherwise.

Fortunately – even though we have joint custody – I have been named the primary caregiver so I have the right in a disagreement to make the decision about his health care (and he can take it back to a judge to change the decision.

It is just so stupid when my very bright an sociable little boy – does so well with the basics. . .meds, good food, decent bedtimes, exercise. . . but Dad does not see it.

I guess I may need to press Dad (legally) to give his meds. . .

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