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Avatar f tn Is there help for a 9 yr.old boy, 3rd child in family. Sets fires, killed turtle, hospitalized 3 different times, only kept 5-6 days at each facility. Manipulates people, and staff sees what he wants them to see. Shows no remorse at what he has done, treats hospital stay as fun.At home goes into rages when he doesn't get what he wants. Tried to kick window out of car when Mother would not stop & buy him a bike, (has 3 already) Attacked both parents, uses foul language.
Avatar m tn My parents recently adopted their niece. She has had behavior problems since before they got her. She has been diagnosed as bipolar and kleptomaniac. Recently her behaviors have been getting worse. She has tired to burn their home down, she tried to climb out of the second floor window to run away, she has been writing notes about how she ate certain family members and would like to hurt them. They can't take places because of her stealing. They have found knives and razors in her room.
Avatar n tn As an ex-elementary school principal, I can flat out tell you that the schools are not making money off of ADHD kids. The government's support (as for most things in education) is nil. To say that there are more ADHD kids now because the schools are making money off them is untruthful and hurtful. If you are going to place any blame, try drug companies and andvertisements. I am sorry for you and your child. I hope your approach works.
Avatar f tn Parenting with consistent discipline and support can help prevent over-diagnosis of ADHD in children. Sometimes, people think their child is ADHD when the child is still very young, under 5, and shows some symptoms. The problem with that is young children are still developing at very different rates and maturity levels vary greatly.
Avatar f tn Yes, the little one could have ADHD. It certainly is an inherited disorder for many - but not all kids. But, i have had kids in the classroom who have ADHD and their brother or sister did not. So it certainly is not guaranteed. By the way, I have seen the changes in how ADHD is treated over the years. Having spent almost 40 years in the classroom. It is being treated much better now then it was.
444265 tn?1292467473 Get your parents to schedule an ADD/ADHD consult with your doctor. They will have the forms needed to fill out that you and your parents can discuss with the doctor. Don't try to self-evaluate. You get yourself into trouble that way.
Avatar f tn You may want to see if you can get a hold of a copy of the August 'Pediatrics' magazine ,there is an article regarding ADHD drugs given to children ,calls to poison centers are up 75% in the last 8 years and most come from affects of the drugs given for ADHD even the drug enforcement agency has issued a Warning.Read 'The Cociane of the Playground' and see for your self.
Avatar n tn Is he receiving any therapy? It sounds like he needs to be seen by a therapist. I'm not sure there is anything you can do besides encourage the parents to get extra help from professionals.
1274559 tn?1284132218 I am wondering why you need to have medicine for ADHD? can you handle ADHD without medicine??? I mean is the Medicine necessary?
Avatar f tn While lying is not ADHD, It is common for kids with ADHD to lie. "All children lie occasionally. But because of impulsivity and low self-esteem — and their tendency to make mistakes that they think need covering up — kids with ADHD are especially prone to stretching the truth. That worries parents." And the rest of the link gives good advice on working with a child who has ADHD and is lying. And actually, its not bad advice if the child does not have ADHD.
Avatar f tn My youngest son is 10 and 60 pounds and at school he is on a 524 plan for accommodations and he has been on meds for 5 or 6 years now. His parents we think were drug abusers but we do not know if they did drugs when both boys were conceived. The middle son is 12 and about 67 pounds and his mom was in a correctional facility when she had him and we know there was substance abuse going on then. I will have to check out that book to read asap.
Avatar f tn If you adhere to the guidelines offered by Lynn Clark in his book SOS Help for Parents you will see improvement.
Avatar n tn s advice and what should I do about this I have a severe case of adhd mixed with anxiety and I am a grown adult that needs medication for my adhd for school and work and I get really frustrated that my parents don't let me control my own meds in general they know I don't abbuse it but every time I need my meds I have ask them and it makes my anxiety act up even more cuz I have to call them tell them I need my meds and it's annoying because they r not always their how can I get them t
Avatar f tn Help for Parents. I think it will help. Check the child behavior forum, there are a lot of parents having troubles with their 4/5 year olds and the advice given to them will also help you. I definitely would get him into a doctor. Not to get him on meds but to find out what is going on. If he has ADHD, books like, "The ADD/ ADhD Answer book." , by Susan Ashley are extremely helpful. You need to know what is going on, so you can find out how to deal with it.
1159468 tn?1262622454 The one thing that I have done is to ask god to help me and my children and to help the doctors to help my children and help me as a mom to make the right choice for them .And to keep us all strong .And would god want me to give my child the medicines .
Avatar f tn It really depends on the individual doctor. One thing that you might look into is what his school offers. Talk with his counselor. See about getting a 504 or an IEP based on what your psyc says. Then see what kind of counseling they have. A big thing for kids of his age is getting along with the doctor - and the college setting (could be a group thing) might be a better fit. I have well over 300 individual links to specific or general topics.
1681774 tn?1304970402 May I say first of all how admirable that you have taken on looking after these two grandchildren especially with a physical challenge to deal with aswell. Is the oldest who has ADHD ,on any meds , I ask this as sometimes the meds given for this disorder can cause some behavioral issues ,he is also the eldest and very often they instigate problems from feelings of jealousy ...How about the younger one , he is diagnosed PTSD is he on any meds?
Avatar n tn //www.medhelp.org/add-adhd/slideshows/9-Worst-Foods-for-ADD---Plus-1-That-Can-Help/20 also check out - http://www.medhelp.org/add-adhd/slideshows/8-ADHD-Culprits-Lurking-in-Your-Home/21 I believe from my years of posting on the ADHD forum, that the single most important thing that you can do is to become an expert in ADHD because you are going to probably become the single most important change agent in his life (outside of meds). You will become his advocate in school.
Avatar f tn With out doing the work and the child suffers because of it.Because a lot of the drugs they use for add and adhd and even bipolar can cause Seizures. hope this helps .
Avatar n tn I am an ICU RN, very against putting any child on ADD/ADHD meds, and am looking for other alternatives. Please help!
Avatar m tn Probably one of the most difficult things out there is to deal with a young child with ADHD - and you add intelligence into the mix - oh boy. I think the most important thing is to realize (when he messes up) what is caused by ADHD and what is caused by being just a 4 year old. While kids at that age really don't have a lot of control (it will get better), you don't want to use punishment methods for something that he has instantly done due to his ADHD.
Avatar f tn I did my job damn good for someone who rarely goes out of the house. Please help me. Sorry for the typos; I type too slow for my brain. Um... there was something else I needed to say... what ws it... AH! Oh yes. THe other thing/s... I humbly apologize for my rampant babbling, but as I am on my period, I am even more moody than normal, and twice as depressed.
Avatar n tn Help for Parents, and follow it to a 'T'. You will be very glad you did. This practical and sensible guide to managing behavior will be a tremendous resource for you throughout your son's childhood years.
1569126 tn?1295537080 Several good suggestions in this post - http://www.medhelp.org/posts/ADD---ADHD/my-3-year-old-son/show/1439476 Also check out the child behavior forum. Just scroll through and look for posts about "out of control 4 year olds" . You will find plenty of posts and good ideas. If you really want to follow up on the ADHD, you will probably have better luck with a pediatric psychiatrist then a pediatrician. Finally, Its probably a good idea to start reading up on ADHD.
Avatar f tn t make you anxious but it may not be the best medication for your ADHD. If you have anxiety along with ADHD there are medication to help with both. Ask your parents to take you back to your doctor and let him/her know what is going on, he/she will know what to do to help you. If your parents won't listen talk to a relative or your school counselor and they will let your parents know hat you need to see your doctor. Don't be scared, you're okay.