tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post5847871407272988472..comments2024-03-19T08:40:36.481+11:00Comments on Life with Aspergers: Asperger's and RitalinGavin Bollardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833941398375568706noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-67290898217193643802018-02-25T19:51:34.606+11:002018-02-25T19:51:34.606+11:00Thanks for finally writing about >"Asperge...Thanks for finally writing about >"Asperger's and Ritalin" <Loved it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-2605530608830005042018-02-18T19:07:45.112+11:002018-02-18T19:07:45.112+11:00Some genuinely wonderful info, Glad I found this.Some genuinely wonderful info, Glad I found this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-87582075882683731592018-02-05T18:27:15.402+11:002018-02-05T18:27:15.402+11:00There's no way that it's an appropriate do...There's no way that it's an appropriate dosage for an 11 year old unless they're extremely overweight. Ritalin should increase up to a point, with body weight however it either works or doesn't . Simply increasing the dose (significantly) if it's not working is unlikely to produce positive results.<br /><br />It's time to try an alternative... alternative medication or alternative behavioural therapy. Gavin Bollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833941398375568706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-58714190724465260532018-02-05T17:59:01.304+11:002018-02-05T17:59:01.304+11:00I am a 38 year old woman who’d been previously dia...I am a 38 year old woman who’d been previously diagnosed with ADD . By the time I found out that I actually had Asperger’s syndrome I’d been put on Ritalin. I liked the medicine and have been abusing it for years . It escalated to the point where I was taking 20 a day. I finally went to rehab, now I am Ritalin-free and I’m working on acquiring the right skillset now that I know it was Asperger’s all along . <br /><br />I’m agsint Ritalin. Ofcourse not every Aspie will have my experience but Ritalin is a powerful stimulant and should not be underestimated . <br />It makes me angry when people still joke that you can’t get addicted to Ritalin .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08291142143619129091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-21694732541346446792016-11-22T19:18:43.478+11:002016-11-22T19:18:43.478+11:00A friend has just been told that if she doesn'...A friend has just been told that if she doesn't put he 11 y/o on Ritalin 20mg 4x dayfor Apergers then the school will report her to child services. She has no major issues with his behaviour at homeSuzanne La Vellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-76608827282934847822015-02-04T15:04:32.577+11:002015-02-04T15:04:32.577+11:00I am in need of help, I have aspergers and I'm...I am in need of help, I have aspergers and I'm beginning to feel like something is wrong. I am a high function aspi. I have tons of trouble with connecting with people socially and I have been feeling like people actually dont like me or think I'm weird even though I never been told so. I do however empathize with others, I am a very passionate person, I connect well with touch, I feel like I get a secure attachment through it aka I like hugs and stuff. I dont have habits either. I am 18 years old, I was diagnosed very young and I have been on Concerta 90 mg for as long as I can remember. I have been feeling strange in that I dont believe people actually like me, I have had a ton of trouble maintaining a relationship, for the past couple years I have been experiencing a state of hypersexuality, after I finish is the only time I feel normal again. I dont want to always be thinking about sex but it wont stop and think it may be related to my growth through childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood on a high dosage of the drug. I have also found I have developed two different "me's" they alternate either by 1. Random 2. Hunger 3. Outside factors. These might be if I say something funny everyone enjoys it I will receive an instant boost of confidence and self esteem, I'm more talkative, loud, happy, goofy and what not. But when I need to focus on something, do work, or someone hurts my feelings (they all strangely have the same emotional state) I get super quiet, I dont trust those around me, I feel self conscious, my personality just becomes super plain and void of just any emotions, and I don't want to talk to people when I'm like that. This state can last for hours until I receive a stimulus to pull me out of it. I dont like having two personalities its weird. I have no clue how this relates to concerta/aspergers/time on the drug and I really want to know why I feel and act so weird. On it I have self control off it I dont. I just want to know what exactly is wrong with me and what I can do to fix it. Please can someone help me??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-19825776839197069272013-12-20T14:39:36.993+11:002013-12-20T14:39:36.993+11:00It really is instructive to read all these posts w...It really is instructive to read all these posts with ALLLLLLLLLLLL these kids that have these disorders. Doesn't anyone find it a little odd that in recent times,all of these kids are now being diagnosed with all these mental problems?? <br />Hmmmm---Either we have a lot more sick and brain damaged kids now than we did in the recent past,or-----SOMEONE is making a LOT of money pushing these pills and "Medicating kids"----all with the blessing of these stressed out uptight parents who can't handle the job of dealing with a normal kid.<br /> If you think the kind of food your child eats has no bearing on how they behave,you're a complete idiot and a bad parent who shouldn't have kids in the first place. Kids health has EVERYTHING to do with what they eat---and BY THE WAY----Kids are supposed to have a little "attention deficit" here and there.They're KIDS. That's what kids do I see a lot of people on this site that are criminalizing normal behavior and a lot of parents who are more tan happy to have their kids labeled and medicated so tHEY can have more time on their cell phones. You people are pathetic. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-30028660911409367732013-12-02T08:36:25.926+11:002013-12-02T08:36:25.926+11:00As a 30-40'something Aspie, very high IQ (most...As a 30-40'something Aspie, very high IQ (most tests score me between 184 to 188), good job (self employed in law, obviously, I'm too aspie to ever be able to be an employee for anyone) and well respected by my peers (to the extent that I often just have to show up and the other side folds), I hate to say it, but for the past couple of years, I occasionally "have a neurotypical holiday", for a day or so, once a month, so that I can reset myself with my <b>extremely</b> long suffering wife and kids. <br /><br />I was diagnosed many, many years ago, whilst I was still at school as High Functioning Autism. The diagnosis was changed about 10 years ago to be "textbook extreme aspergers with a very high IQ and extremely sophisticated coping strategies in place". <br /><br />I've tried every diet, various medications, herbs, groups, discussions, psychologists, psychiatrists... the lot.<br /><br />I have a plethora of coping strategies. They fake interaction pretty well. They serve almost well enough for my wife to genuinely believe that I adore her (most of the time) and can stand her touching me (which to be honest, I frankly cannot at all 99% of the time). (Oh, lets be honest, I love my wife I do... seriously aside, but just not with the kind of "feeling" which she experiences, because that kind of "feeling" doesn't compute).<br />Oh, I love my kids, and yes, the feeling of love I have for my kids and my wife is the same. It's a good love, just not a "grrr".<br /><br /><br />Anyway, all of the above aside, I've never told anyone this (not something one can really say now, is it), but for a couple of years, once a month or so, I've used a (seriously hardcore, and frankly worryingly potentially deadly / highly addictive white stimulant) illicit/ unlawful drug.<br /><br />Why, because for the day that I've taken it, I'm as neurotypical as I can possibly be. I can actually talk to people "without" faking it, and "feel" whatever it is I'm supposed to feel.<br /><br />Now, I'm just talking from my own position, and I could never recommend this as a course of action to anyone, however, in the grand scheme of things, I suppose that a little Ritalin may well be positive for some kids who suffer, the way that I have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-31498046203390745992012-11-15T22:38:32.165+11:002012-11-15T22:38:32.165+11:00Nice writing, you are doing great effort, your way...Nice writing, you are doing great effort, your way of writing is unique, thanks for sharing such nice work. Keep more post.Buy Ritalinhttp://www.getritalinonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-66550311833609966442012-11-04T23:37:34.178+11:002012-11-04T23:37:34.178+11:00Body and mind are two sides of the same coin. Med...Body and mind are two sides of the same coin. 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My son has been very difficult from the day ...Tara<br /><br />My son has been very difficult from the day he was born. He was very hard to settle as a baby, the moment he started walking he was running, and constantly on the go! I was told he's just a typical toddler, and all that sort of thing. His aggression and hyperactivity spiraled out of control at about 2 and a half, he was kicked out of 3 daycares and kindy. He's now almost 5 and was literally almost NOT functioning at all due to hyperactivity, aggression, anxiety, oppositional behaviours and rituals. <br />After seeing countless professionals for over 2 years he was diagnosed with Aspergers, ADHD, and severe anxiety disorder. He was at this stage only attending school for 2 hours a day, with one on one support, so the pead prescribed ritalin. It is only day 2 of him taking it and he's turned into a different little boy. <br />The rituals are still there, and the resistance to change is still quite immense, but the hyperactivity, aggression and oppositional behaviours have decreased drastically! Day 2 on the meds and he was at school for 4 hours and did more work than most of the other kids in his class!!!!! <br />I am worried about the side effects of the medication but he needs this to function! <br />He's also developed a facial twitch, which looks a bit like a tic, hoping this will go away as his body gets used to the medication!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-47334427777824567842012-02-26T13:36:18.887+11:002012-02-26T13:36:18.887+11:00I have two children who have HFA (their extreme sp...I have two children who have HFA (their extreme speech delay meant they were not able to be dx'd with Aspergers). My nearly 7-year-old was severely behind academically, and socially before taking Ritalin. I was initially very anti-medication, and if I lived in a country where natural alternatives were cheaper/more readily available, I would consider alternatives. Originally her teachers believed she may be dyslexic, and on Ritalin it has been discovered that she can SIT and READ and ENJOYS READING! Ritalin has meant that I can actually take her to school, that we can go out as a family, that she can think and behave, and she feels good about herself. Her older sister is a different story. Currently I'm trying to get someone to bring melatonin, and children's 5-HTP supplements back from the USA, because here none of that is available, and will get seized at customs if I order it online.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-12731457627934212642012-02-18T01:24:27.141+11:002012-02-18T01:24:27.141+11:00I am 48 and have been diagnosed with both adhd and...I am 48 and have been diagnosed with both adhd and aspergers. I have tried just about every damn "natural" thing under the sun to deal with this. Fish oils, diets, herbs, prayers, endless visits to naturopaths, herbalists, meditation, etc etc...IT WAS ALL A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY!<br /><br /> Thanks to Ritalin I now have a life, can work, can focus, I don't let people push me around anymore, I have self worth and self esteem, I'm a better mother, fears and anxiety gone, has been an absolute life saver.Sunshinedayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952140486402557211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-86713244497799080372011-07-20T03:52:53.557+10:002011-07-20T03:52:53.557+10:00I'll tell you my Asperger/Ritalin story, so ta...I'll tell you my Asperger/Ritalin story, so take from it what you will. I went undiagnosed for Asperger's Syndrome until I was 19 years old. When I was younger, especially in High School, I knew something was 'different' about me. I was very intelligent, IQ around 175, but functioning socially was extremely difficult. I failed 3 classes my freshman year due to absences and failure to adjust to the new environment. One day a friend told me to "Try some of my ADD medicine." I tried it and that day was the best day of my life. I was focused, took notes, talked to people. I felt like a new person. I went to the doctor, assuming that I must have ADD since the ADD medicine worked so well for me. I was prescribed Adderall, which is very similar to Ritalin. Over the next 3 years I became very popular in school. I aced all my classes. I was involved in extracurricular activities (Band, Newspaper, School Photographer). I know I wouldn't have been able to do these things without medication. Ritalin saved me from a high school experience that would have been very unpleasant in retrospect. <br /><br />With this being said, I also have to include the negative. I am now 25 and that "motivated" feeling that carried me though high school faded over time. After several years of medication it suddenly stopped working and I found myself experimenting with other illicit substances. This medication is a wonder drug if used properly, no doubt. But the user MUST be prepared for a life without medication. Ritalin gave the the courage to LEARN to interact with people. It showed me how well I really can perform. It taught me a lot about myself and my personal role as a member of society. As long as you are willing to accept that one day you MUST stop taking the meds, take the lessons it teaches you with you through life, then you might want to consider it. If you're just looking you an escape button, or a crutch, this isn't what you're looking for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-10336070062648171522011-07-01T06:11:34.937+10:002011-07-01T06:11:34.937+10:00Jill,
There really aren't too many studies on...Jill,<br /><br />There really aren't too many studies on the long term effects of Ritalin (or any drugs for that matter). Most "long term studies on Ritalin" seem to consider that "Long Term" means 12-24 months.<br /><br />There are a lot of powerful groups out there who have issues with the use of ANY medications in children and these groups produce a lot of "studies" themselves but these are biased in the extreme, the data and methods are questionable and unfortunately, these studies tend to get pushed to the top of the search rankings due to deliberate manipulation.<br /><br />There's a good summary of a few "long term" studies at <a href="http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview/id/572351.html" rel="nofollow">Google Answers</a> but most of these papers aren't publicly available.<br /><br />Many of the studies contradict each other but there does seem to be a consensus that the major long-term side effect is loss of appetite.<br /><br />You also have to be careful when reading these studies because many are about the long term <i>abuse</i> of stimulants rather than the long term effects of taking a sensible dose.<br /><br />Ultimately though, if your child is on Ritalin, it's because they need it to learn (at school) or to help them control their behavior.<br /><br />You should not plan for your child to be medicated for their entire life. They may need the medication in their formative years but should be able to reduce their need as they reach adulthood and are able to exercise more control over their own behaviour without assistance.Gavin Bollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833941398375568706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-60128762278675733202011-06-30T23:13:26.701+10:002011-06-30T23:13:26.701+10:00Gavin,
Wonderful site . . Thankyou.
Can you dire...Gavin,<br /><br />Wonderful site . . Thankyou.<br /><br />Can you direct me to where I can find studies on the long term use of Ritalin? <br /><br />I can only find bad news . . Am looking for good news . . <br /><br />JillJillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-69330164435823981942011-05-08T13:59:04.295+10:002011-05-08T13:59:04.295+10:00Hi!
ADD / Attention deficit hyperacti...Hi! <br /> <br />ADD / Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder signs and symptoms in young children are always being researched and studied to develop appropriate therapy and treatment method. <br /> <br />Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a very wide topic, not only related to children. There's the medical and the holistic side of ADD. To learn and get more information regarding ADD or ADHD, including ODD presented in children. Also if you're interested in proper child behavior, refer to <a href="http://www.zimbio.com/Attention-deficit+hyperactivity+disorder/articles/2m3wswL_Rrx/Crucial+ADD+ADHD+Signs+symptoms+Present+Young" rel="nofollow">Oppositional Defiant Disorder</a> and for a wider information regarding ADD symptoms, have a look in <a href="http://www.blurty.com/talkread.bml?journal=brennaapjones&itemid=733" rel="nofollow">ADD Symptoms</a> blog[img]http://www.addsymptomsinchildren.org/ref/d1.gif[/img]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-78404923958148409812011-04-12T04:36:29.286+10:002011-04-12T04:36:29.286+10:00I prefer to meditate to the cosmic carrot which is...I prefer to meditate to the cosmic carrot which is just outside the orbit of the magic tea cup. <br />These things, along with crystals, power bracelets, tonics, herbs, spices, sauces, and bones can cure things better than any ole medicineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-19751938944623197332011-04-12T04:34:58.234+10:002011-04-12T04:34:58.234+10:00Oh I like the microwave method, where I place a ti...Oh I like the microwave method, where I place a tin foil hat on my head, stick my head in the microwave, then chant a mantra against drugs, and apologize to the cosmic vegetable that I ate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-40836901969437364722011-04-03T00:56:27.325+11:002011-04-03T00:56:27.325+11:00Hey everyone and especially 'Anonymous March 2...Hey everyone and especially 'Anonymous March 2',<br /><br />I am a student and I have almost got my Bachelor grade. However I cope with the same problems as Anonymous described: being extremely sensitive to sound and movements around me (especially people). It is so frustrating that I tried medication like Ritalin and Oxazepam on recommending of my psychiatrist. I see no hope or possibility in effectively reducing my problems. How do you deal with these this?<br /><br />ArmstrongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-27779985706674731832011-03-02T06:43:05.869+11:002011-03-02T06:43:05.869+11:00I was diagnosed with aspergers 5 years ago. One o...I was diagnosed with aspergers 5 years ago. One of the issues I have is auditory sensory overstimulation. When I am in a room with other people and noises my mind wanders from one sound to the next and each time throws an image in my mind of what is making the sound. This was extremely exhausting and distressing for me and after being in a room with many noises I needed to get away to someplace quiet and alone for an hour or so. The doctor started me on Ritalin 3 years ago and it has been the biggest help for anxiety etc. I tried numerous antidepressants with no positive results before trying Ritalin. I've found it keeps my attention from wandering to so many different sounds and I don't feel so exhausted or anxious about public places and am able to even engage others in conversation for longer than a few seconds. <br />For me Ritalin works...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-65823525223658805422010-12-27T05:27:07.940+11:002010-12-27T05:27:07.940+11:00Remember that most Aspergers have very sensitive t...Remember that most Aspergers have very sensitive taste senses. So they might stay away from certain food because of the taste/smell and/or structure.<br />This doesnt have to be a Ritalin side-effect!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-5150238492469240392010-11-26T08:06:02.703+11:002010-11-26T08:06:02.703+11:00Anonymous,
Ritalin probably does have some posit...Anonymous, <br /><br />Ritalin probably does have some positive effects on aspergers - it can have positive effects on almost anyone and it's often misused as a "performance enhancing drug".<br /><br />What I meant was that Ritalin isn't going to;<br />- Modify your child's monontone speech<br />- Give your child the ability to read facial expressions<br />- Supress your child's special interests<br /><br />It has no effect on the main parts of the aspergers condition.Gavin Bollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833941398375568706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-12847700085333912682010-11-26T01:25:13.856+11:002010-11-26T01:25:13.856+11:00I do believe that Ritalin does have some positive ...I do believe that Ritalin does have some positive effects on Aspergers. My 6yr old son has ADHD, Aspergers and ODD and is currently taking 36mg per day, whilst the symptoms of his aspergers are more apparent when the drug is in his system the impulsiveness is not, it certainly allows him to think about consiquence before acting. I have read other articles linking the use of Ritalin with aspergers for this reason, one book i have read recently is a BMA guide. My first knowledge of the use for Aspergers (you may laugh) came from a Robert ludlum book called The hades factor and a caracter called Marty who has Aspergers and uses the drug to stop his mind from spiraling into the stratasphere....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com