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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]And I agree -- I am a horrible reporter of symptoms and frequency. Unfortunately I am not with DS 24 hours each day (matter of fact I am only with him from 4 pm until 8 am the next morning on school days) and cannot fully account for each and every symptom and frequency.   Since you are better than I am at such reporting, would you please recommend some tools and techniques that I might use to improve on such accounting? Thanks![/quote]

Your sarcasm is uncalled for.  I believe many people, including myself, on this list spend less time with their kids than you because of work schedules yet are able to accurately describe symptoms, frequency and severity.  Since you struggle with this, I suggest you use a checklist such as found here http://www2.massgeneral.org/schoolpsychiatry/screeningtools_table.asp.  You should also not compare medication management of your two kids.  People within the same family can react very differently to medications.  I've got one kids who cannot tolerate the stimulants but does very well on non-stimulants.  I have another who does wonderfully with stimulants.  My DH isn't helped by either class.
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Thank you for the link. Which of the 12+ rating scales should I use to document symptoms?  Should I print them all out and ask our therapist when we see her next on Tuesday? We have completed several of these in the past when we first had DS diagnosed. I clearly recall the SCARED form as well as the the ADHD-IV, the Vanderbilt form, and the SSRS. Should I be completing these forms monthly? Quarterly? Or should I request these be done and sent to our pediatrician?[/quote]

If you’re unable to determine which scale might help you document and track your DC’s symptoms, I suggest you set aside time each Sunday evening to complete each one.  Over time, perhaps you’ll learn how to better observe and report.
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Thanks!  I will plan to complete all 12 each Sunday evening and share them with DS' therapist, psychiatrist, and pediatrician each week.  Many thanks again!  [/quote]

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