Our son came to us in Feb of 2006 just before his 3rd b-day. He had drugs in utero and it took 12 wks to wean him off. He spent the next almost 3 yrs in 3 different foster care homes. He was diagnosed with sensory integration in foster care and has since been diagnosed with RAD. We had alot of challenges in the beginning but he has improved tremendously and we have adapted some and are doing great now.
The problem is that he started kindergarten this year and they have a zero tolerence policy. (He did spend 2 years in Headstart). He doesn't qualify for any IEP so I could only get a 504 plan. He has been put in detention many times and has been suspended 4 times now. Most have been for fighting or fighting back but the last time was for holding a kid and threatening to stab him with a pair of scissors. His counselor is now asking us to consider medications for anxiety. We are hoping that with the stress of xmas over he will get better like he did last year in headstart but have to consider it anyway. Does anyone have any experience or advice on this?
Beth