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Author: RuthieP

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Another painful story of a doctor who doesn’t get Tourette

Posted on February 2, 2012 by RuthieP

Dear readers:  The following is a redacted copy of a letter I wrote detailing an especially frustrating appointment in the not-too-distant past with a medical professional. Some days I feel as if I could fill a book with stories such as these. … Continue Reading →

Parents ADHD, Advocacy, Asperger's, Diagnosis, Doctors, Faking, OCD, SSRI, Tics
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Quitting meds

Posted on January 9, 2012 by RuthieP

Christmas Eve was the fourth anniversary of our decision to take O off of meds.  Although we all gave a lot of thought to the decision – and although we have revisited the decision multiple times over the ensuing years,… Continue Reading →

Parents ADHD, OCD, Rage, Strattera, Tics
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Homeschooling by default

Posted on December 21, 2011 by RuthieP

Ah, rejection – our constant companion over the years. Several weeks ago, I posted about our decision to homeschool.  As I wrote at the time, it has been a challenging path, even if, overall, it has been the “least-worst” option. … Continue Reading →

Parents ADHD, Anger, Asperger's, Homeschooling, School, Tics, TSANJ
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Not Making It Up: The first of many posts about doctors

Posted on November 21, 2011 by RuthieP

I am sitting here eating the most ridiculous dinner ever (one protein bar, one Klondike bar, one Diet Pepsi), feeling quite proud of myself for not having a vodka martini instead.  Frankly, I feel like crying. As I mentioned in… Continue Reading →

Parents Depression, Doctors, Stress, Tics
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The blessing of a diagnosis, even after six long years

Posted on November 15, 2011 by RuthieP

This is the third of three blogs today from New Jersey mom SarahG. Her first was on worrying less, while her second was on the decision to homeschool her sons. Often when I hear other parents tell their TS stories,… Continue Reading →

Parents ADHD, Asperger's, Diagnosis, Rutgers, TSANJ
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Forging Our Own Path: The decision to homeschool

Posted on November 15, 2011 by RuthieP

This is the second of three blogs today from New Jersey mom SarahG. Her first was on worrying less, while her third — to post later this afternoon — will focus on diagnosing Tourette Syndrome. When my son, O, was 3… Continue Reading →

Parents ADHD, Homeschooling, OCD, Preschool, Tics
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Homeschooling mom trying to worry less about two sons with TS

Posted on November 15, 2011 by RuthieP

This is the first of three blogs today from New Jersey mom SarahG. Her second and third entries, to post this afternoon, will focus on homeschooling and diagnosing Tourette Syndrome. I am the mother of two boys who are known… Continue Reading →

Parents ADHD, Homeschooling, OCD, Tics

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