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PDA and medication refusal (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by spainball@lemmy.world to c/autism@lemmy.world

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I have a 10 yo daughter with PDA autism (and ADHD) who decided to refuse her medication in early January. We have noticed a big difference from when she took them so we really want her to get back on them, but nothing we have tried works. Anyone with some experience they want to share? We are grasping for straws at this point. Help

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[–] Cheradenine@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

I could be totally off base. I only know my own experience. It's possible that hers is similar, it's equally possible that it isn't. I'm sorry that is not more helpful but I wanted to put it out as another viewpoint.

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[–] spainball@lemmy.world [S] 3 points 2 years ago

I am very grateful for all insight given here. While its not a silver bullet, its another perspective we can take into consideration when trying to help her

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