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[quote=Anonymous]At that age, we did the once per week therapy separately for parents and child. I also reduced EVERYTHING stressful that wasn't school. We tried to have an extremely calm predictable routine. We also did at various points: OT (two years), Karate, yoga, and more. I honestly think that the therapy--especially parent coaching-- and the simplification of our lives is the only thing that made a difference at that point. At a slightly older age, we did have to medicate (Prozac) and it was life-changing. He was on medication for about two years and then able to be off and handle life/use strategies from therapy. In the long run (child is 12), the most important things we have done are: 1) finding right school environment 2) patiently and positively building child's strength at favorite sport so he derives real satisfaction and confidence from it and 3) working with excellent therapist.[/quote]
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