my 5yr. old Kindergarten CFer not paying attention in school

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cfangel03

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My 5 year old Ashley is having difficulty in school. she will not pay attention and will go off task very quickly, but works very well with me one on one at home.
Could it be the meds?
 
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cfangel03

Guest
My 5 year old Ashley is having difficulty in school. she will not pay attention and will go off task very quickly, but works very well with me one on one at home.
Could it be the meds?
 
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cfangel03

Guest
My 5 year old Ashley is having difficulty in school. she will not pay attention and will go off task very quickly, but works very well with me one on one at home.
Could it be the meds?
 
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cfangel03

Guest
My 5 year old Ashley is having difficulty in school. she will not pay attention and will go off task very quickly, but works very well with me one on one at home.
Could it be the meds?
 
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cfangel03

Guest
My 5 year old Ashley is having difficulty in school. she will not pay attention and will go off task very quickly, but works very well with me one on one at home.
<br />Could it be the meds?
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Terry

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Hi Leah,

Marissa has been diagnosed with ADHD. She took medicine for it for a few months, but we didn't like the side effects (decreased apettite, not being active, and serious mood swings when coming off in the evening). We feel those side effects are not beneficial in any way to her with the CF.

I do think the Albuterol has something to do with making kids fidget and not be able to concentrate as well.

My son, who does not have CF but is asthmatic, went through a very rough spell with his asthma in the second grade. He was having to do an albuterol neb every four hours. Up until that point he didn't have any trouble in school, but during that time the teachers were having quite a few problems with him and started suggesting having him tested for ADHD. I didn't, I knew it was the meds, and when he stopped them, he returned to normal.

FYI, the absolute worse time we ever had with my son was when he would get put on prednisone. My normally gentle, kind little boy would become so angry, impatient, and full of rage.

I do have an older daughter who is bonafide ADHD. I didn't want to believe it early on in school, because she worked so well with me at home. The key is at home there weren't so many distractions to cause her to not pay attention, that and she couldn't go outside until she finished her work.

Good Luck,
Terry
 
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Terry

Guest
Hi Leah,

Marissa has been diagnosed with ADHD. She took medicine for it for a few months, but we didn't like the side effects (decreased apettite, not being active, and serious mood swings when coming off in the evening). We feel those side effects are not beneficial in any way to her with the CF.

I do think the Albuterol has something to do with making kids fidget and not be able to concentrate as well.

My son, who does not have CF but is asthmatic, went through a very rough spell with his asthma in the second grade. He was having to do an albuterol neb every four hours. Up until that point he didn't have any trouble in school, but during that time the teachers were having quite a few problems with him and started suggesting having him tested for ADHD. I didn't, I knew it was the meds, and when he stopped them, he returned to normal.

FYI, the absolute worse time we ever had with my son was when he would get put on prednisone. My normally gentle, kind little boy would become so angry, impatient, and full of rage.

I do have an older daughter who is bonafide ADHD. I didn't want to believe it early on in school, because she worked so well with me at home. The key is at home there weren't so many distractions to cause her to not pay attention, that and she couldn't go outside until she finished her work.

Good Luck,
Terry
 
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Terry

Guest
Hi Leah,

Marissa has been diagnosed with ADHD. She took medicine for it for a few months, but we didn't like the side effects (decreased apettite, not being active, and serious mood swings when coming off in the evening). We feel those side effects are not beneficial in any way to her with the CF.

I do think the Albuterol has something to do with making kids fidget and not be able to concentrate as well.

My son, who does not have CF but is asthmatic, went through a very rough spell with his asthma in the second grade. He was having to do an albuterol neb every four hours. Up until that point he didn't have any trouble in school, but during that time the teachers were having quite a few problems with him and started suggesting having him tested for ADHD. I didn't, I knew it was the meds, and when he stopped them, he returned to normal.

FYI, the absolute worse time we ever had with my son was when he would get put on prednisone. My normally gentle, kind little boy would become so angry, impatient, and full of rage.

I do have an older daughter who is bonafide ADHD. I didn't want to believe it early on in school, because she worked so well with me at home. The key is at home there weren't so many distractions to cause her to not pay attention, that and she couldn't go outside until she finished her work.

Good Luck,
Terry
 
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Terry

Guest
Hi Leah,

Marissa has been diagnosed with ADHD. She took medicine for it for a few months, but we didn't like the side effects (decreased apettite, not being active, and serious mood swings when coming off in the evening). We feel those side effects are not beneficial in any way to her with the CF.

I do think the Albuterol has something to do with making kids fidget and not be able to concentrate as well.

My son, who does not have CF but is asthmatic, went through a very rough spell with his asthma in the second grade. He was having to do an albuterol neb every four hours. Up until that point he didn't have any trouble in school, but during that time the teachers were having quite a few problems with him and started suggesting having him tested for ADHD. I didn't, I knew it was the meds, and when he stopped them, he returned to normal.

FYI, the absolute worse time we ever had with my son was when he would get put on prednisone. My normally gentle, kind little boy would become so angry, impatient, and full of rage.

I do have an older daughter who is bonafide ADHD. I didn't want to believe it early on in school, because she worked so well with me at home. The key is at home there weren't so many distractions to cause her to not pay attention, that and she couldn't go outside until she finished her work.

Good Luck,
Terry
 
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Terry

Guest
Hi Leah,
<br />
<br />Marissa has been diagnosed with ADHD. She took medicine for it for a few months, but we didn't like the side effects (decreased apettite, not being active, and serious mood swings when coming off in the evening). We feel those side effects are not beneficial in any way to her with the CF.
<br />
<br />I do think the Albuterol has something to do with making kids fidget and not be able to concentrate as well.
<br />
<br />My son, who does not have CF but is asthmatic, went through a very rough spell with his asthma in the second grade. He was having to do an albuterol neb every four hours. Up until that point he didn't have any trouble in school, but during that time the teachers were having quite a few problems with him and started suggesting having him tested for ADHD. I didn't, I knew it was the meds, and when he stopped them, he returned to normal.
<br />
<br />FYI, the absolute worse time we ever had with my son was when he would get put on prednisone. My normally gentle, kind little boy would become so angry, impatient, and full of rage.
<br />
<br />I do have an older daughter who is bonafide ADHD. I didn't want to believe it early on in school, because she worked so well with me at home. The key is at home there weren't so many distractions to cause her to not pay attention, that and she couldn't go outside until she finished her work.
<br />
<br />Good Luck,
<br />Terry
 
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Mommafirst

Guest
Hey Leah,

I don't know about the TOBI, and I don't think it would be the Pulmozyme, but the Albuterol could definitely be making her jittery. You could ask your doctor about switching to Xopenex instead, as I understand it doesn't have the same effect.

Kids do all develop differently, it may just be her stage of development, working on her social vs. scholarly aspects. Try not to worry too much.

Hang in there.
Heather
 
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Mommafirst

Guest
Hey Leah,

I don't know about the TOBI, and I don't think it would be the Pulmozyme, but the Albuterol could definitely be making her jittery. You could ask your doctor about switching to Xopenex instead, as I understand it doesn't have the same effect.

Kids do all develop differently, it may just be her stage of development, working on her social vs. scholarly aspects. Try not to worry too much.

Hang in there.
Heather
 
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Mommafirst

Guest
Hey Leah,

I don't know about the TOBI, and I don't think it would be the Pulmozyme, but the Albuterol could definitely be making her jittery. You could ask your doctor about switching to Xopenex instead, as I understand it doesn't have the same effect.

Kids do all develop differently, it may just be her stage of development, working on her social vs. scholarly aspects. Try not to worry too much.

Hang in there.
Heather
 
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Mommafirst

Guest
Hey Leah,

I don't know about the TOBI, and I don't think it would be the Pulmozyme, but the Albuterol could definitely be making her jittery. You could ask your doctor about switching to Xopenex instead, as I understand it doesn't have the same effect.

Kids do all develop differently, it may just be her stage of development, working on her social vs. scholarly aspects. Try not to worry too much.

Hang in there.
Heather
 
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Mommafirst

Guest
Hey Leah,
<br />
<br />I don't know about the TOBI, and I don't think it would be the Pulmozyme, but the Albuterol could definitely be making her jittery. You could ask your doctor about switching to Xopenex instead, as I understand it doesn't have the same effect.
<br />
<br />Kids do all develop differently, it may just be her stage of development, working on her social vs. scholarly aspects. Try not to worry too much.
<br />
<br />Hang in there.
<br />Heather
 
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shimmereestar

New member
It definitely could be meds...my Ellie was on albuterol and was nonstop on the go (granted she's only almost one) but when we changed to Xopenex we noticed a big change.

From the kindergarten perspective, it could be several things. She could be bored maybe she's not engaged in what the task is. Maybe she already knows what's being taught. I find this with a lot of my kindergarteners who already come to school knowing all of their letters, sounds, and numbers. I find that I have to keep my kiddos constantly moving and we change activities pretty much every 20 minutes or so. We do a ton of singing and dancing and moving.

It could also be the complete opposite. If she is frustrated or doesn't understand what's going on this could be her outlet.

Has she had experience in school and with other kiddos before this? If so, was it an actual school like setting or was it more play? I find that some of my kinders take a little longer to adjust to school, they're just not used to the routine and have a hard time realizing it's not just play.

It could be the classroom atmosphere. If there is lot of bright colors and manipulatives and games out and within reach, this could be part of it too. Maybe your DD just wants to see all the neat stuff that's in the room.Does your DD sit with kiddos she's friends with, does she have friends in the class that she was friends with before school? It's really hard for friends to realize they have to act differently in the classroom than when they are out on the soccer field or playground together.


Have you talked to her teacher, has she told you when she notices your daughter of task? Does she have any suggestions?

I know this is a long response but I want to reassure you to don't worry just yet, it is so typical of kindergarteners to be easily distracted and they have to be taught the skills to be independent. She's only been in school 2 months, keep working with her teacher. I really hope you find some answers.
 
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shimmereestar

New member
It definitely could be meds...my Ellie was on albuterol and was nonstop on the go (granted she's only almost one) but when we changed to Xopenex we noticed a big change.

From the kindergarten perspective, it could be several things. She could be bored maybe she's not engaged in what the task is. Maybe she already knows what's being taught. I find this with a lot of my kindergarteners who already come to school knowing all of their letters, sounds, and numbers. I find that I have to keep my kiddos constantly moving and we change activities pretty much every 20 minutes or so. We do a ton of singing and dancing and moving.

It could also be the complete opposite. If she is frustrated or doesn't understand what's going on this could be her outlet.

Has she had experience in school and with other kiddos before this? If so, was it an actual school like setting or was it more play? I find that some of my kinders take a little longer to adjust to school, they're just not used to the routine and have a hard time realizing it's not just play.

It could be the classroom atmosphere. If there is lot of bright colors and manipulatives and games out and within reach, this could be part of it too. Maybe your DD just wants to see all the neat stuff that's in the room.Does your DD sit with kiddos she's friends with, does she have friends in the class that she was friends with before school? It's really hard for friends to realize they have to act differently in the classroom than when they are out on the soccer field or playground together.


Have you talked to her teacher, has she told you when she notices your daughter of task? Does she have any suggestions?

I know this is a long response but I want to reassure you to don't worry just yet, it is so typical of kindergarteners to be easily distracted and they have to be taught the skills to be independent. She's only been in school 2 months, keep working with her teacher. I really hope you find some answers.
 
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shimmereestar

New member
It definitely could be meds...my Ellie was on albuterol and was nonstop on the go (granted she's only almost one) but when we changed to Xopenex we noticed a big change.

From the kindergarten perspective, it could be several things. She could be bored maybe she's not engaged in what the task is. Maybe she already knows what's being taught. I find this with a lot of my kindergarteners who already come to school knowing all of their letters, sounds, and numbers. I find that I have to keep my kiddos constantly moving and we change activities pretty much every 20 minutes or so. We do a ton of singing and dancing and moving.

It could also be the complete opposite. If she is frustrated or doesn't understand what's going on this could be her outlet.

Has she had experience in school and with other kiddos before this? If so, was it an actual school like setting or was it more play? I find that some of my kinders take a little longer to adjust to school, they're just not used to the routine and have a hard time realizing it's not just play.

It could be the classroom atmosphere. If there is lot of bright colors and manipulatives and games out and within reach, this could be part of it too. Maybe your DD just wants to see all the neat stuff that's in the room.Does your DD sit with kiddos she's friends with, does she have friends in the class that she was friends with before school? It's really hard for friends to realize they have to act differently in the classroom than when they are out on the soccer field or playground together.


Have you talked to her teacher, has she told you when she notices your daughter of task? Does she have any suggestions?

I know this is a long response but I want to reassure you to don't worry just yet, it is so typical of kindergarteners to be easily distracted and they have to be taught the skills to be independent. She's only been in school 2 months, keep working with her teacher. I really hope you find some answers.
 
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shimmereestar

New member
It definitely could be meds...my Ellie was on albuterol and was nonstop on the go (granted she's only almost one) but when we changed to Xopenex we noticed a big change.

From the kindergarten perspective, it could be several things. She could be bored maybe she's not engaged in what the task is. Maybe she already knows what's being taught. I find this with a lot of my kindergarteners who already come to school knowing all of their letters, sounds, and numbers. I find that I have to keep my kiddos constantly moving and we change activities pretty much every 20 minutes or so. We do a ton of singing and dancing and moving.

It could also be the complete opposite. If she is frustrated or doesn't understand what's going on this could be her outlet.

Has she had experience in school and with other kiddos before this? If so, was it an actual school like setting or was it more play? I find that some of my kinders take a little longer to adjust to school, they're just not used to the routine and have a hard time realizing it's not just play.

It could be the classroom atmosphere. If there is lot of bright colors and manipulatives and games out and within reach, this could be part of it too. Maybe your DD just wants to see all the neat stuff that's in the room.Does your DD sit with kiddos she's friends with, does she have friends in the class that she was friends with before school? It's really hard for friends to realize they have to act differently in the classroom than when they are out on the soccer field or playground together.


Have you talked to her teacher, has she told you when she notices your daughter of task? Does she have any suggestions?

I know this is a long response but I want to reassure you to don't worry just yet, it is so typical of kindergarteners to be easily distracted and they have to be taught the skills to be independent. She's only been in school 2 months, keep working with her teacher. I really hope you find some answers.
 
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shimmereestar

New member
It definitely could be meds...my Ellie was on albuterol and was nonstop on the go (granted she's only almost one) but when we changed to Xopenex we noticed a big change.
<br />
<br />From the kindergarten perspective, it could be several things. She could be bored maybe she's not engaged in what the task is. Maybe she already knows what's being taught. I find this with a lot of my kindergarteners who already come to school knowing all of their letters, sounds, and numbers. I find that I have to keep my kiddos constantly moving and we change activities pretty much every 20 minutes or so. We do a ton of singing and dancing and moving.
<br />
<br />It could also be the complete opposite. If she is frustrated or doesn't understand what's going on this could be her outlet.
<br />
<br />Has she had experience in school and with other kiddos before this? If so, was it an actual school like setting or was it more play? I find that some of my kinders take a little longer to adjust to school, they're just not used to the routine and have a hard time realizing it's not just play.
<br />
<br />It could be the classroom atmosphere. If there is lot of bright colors and manipulatives and games out and within reach, this could be part of it too. Maybe your DD just wants to see all the neat stuff that's in the room.Does your DD sit with kiddos she's friends with, does she have friends in the class that she was friends with before school? It's really hard for friends to realize they have to act differently in the classroom than when they are out on the soccer field or playground together.
<br />
<br />
<br />Have you talked to her teacher, has she told you when she notices your daughter of task? Does she have any suggestions?
<br />
<br />I know this is a long response but I want to reassure you to don't worry just yet, it is so typical of kindergarteners to be easily distracted and they have to be taught the skills to be independent. She's only been in school 2 months, keep working with her teacher. I really hope you find some answers.
 
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