Children with ADD in Kuwait

Member since 20 November 2011

NewKubanMember20 November 2011 18:48:33

I recently moved to Kuwait with a 10 years old, with ADD. My child was under vyvanse treatment in USA, as well as special education services in School for learning disabilities for Mathematics. Vyvanse is not available in Kuwait.
Would like to hear about other parents with the same problem in Kuwait, which school is recommended,聽 what pediatrician, what about these type of medication.

duresprit Active member

Member since 29 October 2011

durespritActive member26 November 2011 20:00:43

There are Special schools here like Ideal Education School and Hope School in Dasman, Kuwait City. You can check that out.

legacy Kuwait Expert

Member since 29 March 2010

legacyKuwait Expert28 November 2011 04:24:15

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i know of a few teachers from the dasman model school, if u need further help, do let me know.

susan1 Member

Member since 24 December 2011

susan1Member24 December 2011 09:11:14

HI, I am a speech therapist. we encourage the desired behavior and try reducing the undesired one..Basically we try and work on improving the child's communication.At the end of the day you want to try and understand the child.

maxandsen Active member

Member since 20 August 2011

maxandsenActive member09 January 2012 17:01:15

Hello
We have just arrived in Kuwait and also have a teenage son with ADHD, who is academically behind in school. I am interested to hear what you have learned about schools and doctors. I went to a few schools today, American School of Kuwait and British School of Kuwait. The British school wanted to put him in a grade that was 2 years above where he is now and I don't think he could handle the work but I don't want to put him in a class with children several years younger then him. If anyone has any suggestions I would really appreciate it.

susan1 Member

Member since 24 December 2011

susan1Member09 January 2012 17:59:29

Hi..according to me..You should ask them to put in class he can cope.but i believe they assess what level he can perform at and then decide a class for him..else they change the placement if he cannot cope..But since he is a teenager it is important to have a discussion with him and ask him how he wants it also..coz he is capable of having normal feelings such as neglect and frustration..I hope you find him a place where is happy and which will help him academically..Good luck..