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PDA and medication refusal (self.autism)
submitted 9 months ago by spainball to c/autism
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I have a 10 yo daughter with PDA autism (and ADHD) who decided to refuse her medication in early January. We have noticed a big difference from when she took them so we really want her to get back on them, but nothing we have tried works. Anyone with some experience they want to share? We are grasping for straws at this point. Help

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (3 children)

I never had meds as a kid, only as an adult. I hated them, and I did not feel better. I probably behaved better around others, but I was dead inside and it felt artificial. I knew what was happening and felt awful.

I am not going to diagnose someone online. But keep in mind meds are not for everyone and the change you see vs. What they experience may be vastly different things.

I wish you the best of luck.

[–] spainball 3 points 9 months ago (2 children)

While i think i knew that, its so hard to not lean towards something that (from my perspective) seems to work. But you are not the only one here with this idea, I cannot overlook that and might just have to accept that meds are not for her. Thanks

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I could be totally off base. I only know my own experience. It's possible that hers is similar, it's equally possible that it isn't. I'm sorry that is not more helpful but I wanted to put it out as another viewpoint.

[–] spainball 3 points 9 months ago

I am very grateful for all insight given here. While its not a silver bullet, its another perspective we can take into consideration when trying to help her