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OP - I know  our experience with Lexapro has been with an adult daughter, but she has been on it for over a decade and it was safe enough for her doctor to keep her on ti for a pregnancy with twins.  She had gone through several other medications, and some times it just takes finding the right combo.  There are possible side effects of younger children being on them so just keep aware and the idea of your  son being in a comprehensive center is really important.  He will have the supports there to help him learn self-regulation, work through down times and have a staff that knows how to intervene immediately with the skills needed to keep all safe within a more positive looking framework.  I would also say that have access to a psychologist trained to work with his stage in life is also key as "a safe outlet."  Today, our daughter has a psychologist who herself works full-time, has children in school and can understand the particular issues of work/life balance, twins with different strengths and just serve as a way to diffuse tension before it builds up.

It is difficult at any age and heart-breaking to see any child deal with mental health issues, but key to remember  no different than if diagnosed with other serious physical health conditions.  DS will be in an academic setting where he will have the best chance to gain the skills he need for a lifetime in emotional, social and behavioral skills as well as academics.  One other issues are brought into more of a balance, you can always supplement if there are areas lacking. Just learn to address small issues before they mushroom.[/quote]

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