Alternative living arangment for 17 year old male with AD/HD,learning disability,depression?
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You really need to send him to a good psychiatrist. This is something that is really dangerous. If he gets too crazy, he might turn out like one of those kids who kills people at school or their parents.
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if you dont want to take meds the next best thing is exercise.  it clears the mind and promotes a good self image.  also seeking a higher being, prayer, meditation is helpful.
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Living in a fantasy world is not the answer.\nyou got to much free time on your hands.\nBecome a volunteer at a nursing home and help someone.\nThrow out your TV
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No matter what your level of disability it's clear you can write and convey your thoughts to others. Have you considered becoming part of a community group? Maybe your church does good works, or has some sort of program that encourages outreach?\n\nThere's also attending classes at the local college or university, maybe even doing something online? \n\nI guaruantee that it's not because of your disability that you're having trouble finding someone. You want a decent good hearted person right? Well that person wouldn't care about your impedments. It's just that your life path hasn't crossed his just yet. He's out there, wondering if he'll ever find you...\n\nPut the loneliness and depression aside as they are self-indulgent. Get out there and enjoy the world and give them a chance to enjoy you!\n\nKnow things will better, best wishes - J\n\n1.27 12:27a est  So So sorry to hear about your daughter, she can't be hurt anymore where she is now, and has a peace that no one can have in life. It should be important to everyone in your community to bring the killers to justice, but maybe this is a fight you'll have to fight for a long time. May your faith help you through this struggle.\nThis might be a good time for some "Chicken Soup" books to be borrowed from the library. Maybe the folks at the library could even advise a way to get to and from there.\nMaybe they could even suggest a place to take classes in the area, maybe a Parks and Rec, or a community center building in town?\nSometimes you have to put yourself out there. It can't be easy to deal with the circumstances of your situation and I don't mean to sound as if I am trivalizing your concerns. In fact I agree that you are probably a hundred percent correct about your surroundings. Thing is SOMEONE is going to have to change that, for you, for other people like you, and even for the people unlike you who don't realize things need to change.\nSpeak to the people in your City Hall about arrangements being made (transportation and otherwise) for the people with various "challenges" in your town. If they aren't helpful right from the get go, it might be time to enlist the help of the American with Disabilities.\nIf it sounds like I am assigning you to a crusade, you're right. I think the powers that be brought you to that little town in hopes that you might bring about some change. There is someone right now, or in the foreseeable future, who couldn't speak fom themselves, who doesn't have the strength of character you do, who needs you to help people SEE.\nYour daughter believes in you, knows you're up to the task. She's watching right now, hoping you'll smile. \n\nDear heart , please remember that for many of us, it's a struggle to find companionship. Maybe right now the focus should be just on building your circle of friends (step in the right direction is posting here at Yahoo Answers). And later, friends can introduce more friends, and sometimes that's when you find those things that you gave up hope of ever finding.\n\nThe powers that be are with you, as am I- J\nsagebella72-answers@yahoo.com
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LOOK ONLINE, IN PHONE BOOKS, IN LIBRARIES AND GOVERNMENT OFFICES FOR THE FOLLOWING. CONTACT THEM AND REQUEST YOUR NEED>\n\nTry any and all handicap organizations and groups.  Try various government agencies for aid and assistance.  Try any church and ask for help.  Try local charities and help groups in your community at large.  Try looking online and do a search for 'free wheelchairs' etc...\nCome up with some sort of a casual campaign/request for your brother.  Write up something, A NICE HEARTFELT letter or flyer and send it out or rather if possible call and fax it/send it, or deliver when possible and talk with people about your need.  Put it out in the world and more than likely you will find what you need.  It's a good cause and request to ask for.  \nJust start asking people nicely if they can help and you both should be ok!\n\nGood luck!
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I was a very smart kid (now have a PhD) who got mediocre grades in high school.  My problem was that my home life was not good.  I needed psychotherapy, but I didn't know that, and I didn't get any.  I have had it since.\n\nI hope you will talk to trusted adults and look for a therapist.  They can really help you sort things out.  It is much better to work on your problems while you're young.
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Sorry to hear that.  Maybe you should ask your family if you can please have the house for a little while so you can take care of your needs.  Im sure your father will understand.  Get you some boy!
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Get a speech therapist. If you're still in school, ask your school about it, many provide them for free under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Association). If you are an adult, try to find one online. They will be able to help. I promise. Good luck!
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Do crossword puzzles,read,play cards,fold laundry.Help you like writting out checks to pay bills.Talk on phone with friends,like invite someone over.Write poems or a journal.If you don't have a pet get one.Very theraputic.Move around,"WALK" slowly,pase himself.Use the computer for short time and take a nap or at least lay down and let the body heal from some rest.
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If all this is true, isn't there a homeless shelter near you? \nOr, can social services help you further?? \nIs there family to help/live with?? Friends?? \nIsn't there housing specifically for the disabled wherever you are??\nWhere are you from exactly? And what's your disability??\nWhat computer are you on if this is your current situation??\nI'm sure there are more resources to help you, you just have to find them. You do get a little bit of money, but there has to be housing available as well. Things will get better, keep seeking out assistance and don't be afraid to go to friends & family for further help!\n\nBest of luck to you!
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I would try the school. They should have given you a parental rights book when he was enrolled in the program. I lived there in Oklahoma previously, my brother went to Putnam City High school. They had a good program also, but I know you live in Norman. But check with the school and find out what programs they offer for special education. They should tailor the program to fit his needs.
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That is tough on you, I'm sure!  Take it slow.  Introduce new people in a place where is is comfortable, like the home.  Perhaps you know someone who works in a place you can take him?  Say a girlfriend works at Denny's.  Have her come over to your house, in her uniform, and get to know him.  Then take him to Denny's when she is working.  It's a MUST that he learn to be okay in public situations.  Ask a counselor at school for more tips.  They run into things like this all the time.  Join an online discussion group for moms with disabled kids.  They will support you and help you so much!  It's really a true must-have for you.  So you don't feel alone or so overwhelmed.  Look around for one that is all you need it to be!  Lastly, do talk to his doctor.  Just to be sure it's not medication that helps this problem etc.  Always best to talk to your doctor.  Hang in there, it's an adjustment for both of you.
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You could go to youth hostels, the YMCA, the Salvation Army.  There are lots of choices but are you sure leaving your family is a good idea right now?  I don't know what the problem is but usually if you leave before it gets resolved you will never resolve them.  I moved out when I was 16 as well and now I haven't talked to my sisters or my parents in 13 years.  Weigh your options carefully.
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My dad had a girlfriend a while back that has a brother with an inflicted brain injury causing severe mental incapacity and loss of function. She told me about going to groups, and how she found out about how to deal with caring for her brother under such conditions. One of her sources of info was a group she found on the web years ago, since dissolved. Here are a few other options. Good luck, blessed Be.
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I raised TWO Disabled children as a single parent (and yes, one of my children was Asperger's Syndrome -- High Functioning Autism).\n\nMy own suggestions are this:  Have you tried Scouting Activities -- you know -- Boy Scouts, does he participate in after school groups or activities, and even how about JROTC At his High School?\n\nJust because someone has a disability -- do NOT overlook the current programs that their non-disabled peers enjoy in the High School -- because they CAN and DO participate in these programs.  My own children did the JROTC programs, the Team Sports, the Scouting, etc -- and now that they are adults -- they have fond memories of every program that they participated in -- and this includes horseback riding, rifle/shotgun shooting, fencing clubs, scouting camps, etc.
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First of all, please have him evaluated by a psychiatrist. There are so many mental disorders that strike men at about the age of 15 on up. I can't say what his problem might be, but the sooner you have him evaluated , the sooner you can get him the help he needs. It may as simple as some medication or re-education on a possible learning disorder.
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The most important thing to know is that you made it to 17 without this knowledge and without special support. Think what you can accomplish with the support and assistance you deserve. Most psychologists/psychiatrists who can accurately diagnose this kind of learning disability would also communicate with the parents, the counselors, and the teachers about the modifications necessary for you to learn most effectively. Are you sure that yours is not going to do this?