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Avatar n tn I have a 6yr old boy and a 9yr old girl and they fight all the time my son is adhd odd and may have some sycological issues he's on meds but he's getting really bad he's became violent with me and I just found out I'm pregnant it makes me alil uneasy because his favorite thing to do is kick me in my belly what do I do
Avatar n tn I am a mother of three so I know how kids can behave. My 2 1/2 year old nephew is not being very nice. He hits my 2 1/2 year old. My husband and I do not allow hitting, so my son comes and tells us. My nephews parents do not disciple him not even make him say sorry. The final straw was when my baby who is 16 months had a blanket that he wanted. He ended up taking it from her and she fell and hit her head on the wall. It left a nice bump.
Avatar f tn 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. And your little one (if they do have ADHD) will have an advantage in having parents that know what is going on.
5066424 tn?1363135569 Yes, frustration is a part of ADHD. The kids just can't understand why they can't do what other people are doing (primarily in school). The most important thing that you can do is to learn all you can about ADHD! There are some very good sites with excellent practical things you can do. This site has lots of helpful ideas - http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/911.html And another good overall site is http://www.help4adhd.
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.
973741 tn?1342342773 Also, trouble with executive function isn’t just a problem for kids with ADHD. Many kids with learning issues struggle with one or more of these key skills." from..... https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/executive-functioning-issues/difference-between-executive-functioning-issues-and-adhd?cm_ven=ExactTarget&cm_cat=12.2.2014+Organization+Tips&cm_pla=Salesforce.com+Managed+Subscribers&cm_ite=https%3a%2f%2fwww.understood.
4437866 tn?1388119624 This can be a tough one, but you really need to show him who's boss, and let there be a consequence for his bad behavior/actions. Whether this is time out, being grounded, toys taken away etc. I think kids someetimes really try to test our patience and see what they can get away with, but i have been consistent lately in following through with punishing my kids for their bad behavior, or talking back.
Avatar f tn There is no correct number when it comes to how many kids out of whatever number have ADHD. There is no known cause for ADHD. It is believed that it is genetic. I know mine is. My mother has it. ADHD is also more prevalent in the US than in other parts of the world. It sounds to me that you are saying that it's not possible for this many kids to have ADHD. And you also think that it should be treated with behavior modification instead of medication. In so cases that may be true.
6725113 tn?1392847526 I have two boys and im 30 weeks pregnant with my last. My oldest turned 6 two days ago & is literally out of control. He has REALLY bad ADHD & is in counseling & soon will start medication. His attitude today is AWFUL. He keeps screaming & talking back when asked to do something. Fights with his two yr old brother non-stop. He is sooo argumentative & will not accept the word NO!!! Dealing with him on days like this is physically exhausting. Im at my witts end.
Avatar f tn It is usual protocol to wait until the earliest age of 6 before diagnosing for adhd because all kids before that age show so much variability in behavior. Many kids prior to 6 will be impulsive, hard to settle down, on the move, have no filter, talk in loud voices and move from thing to thing quickly without finishing something. I believe you could google adhd and find a listing of symptoms. It involves the nervous system and people will sometimes call these kids hyper.
4194487 tn?1370046144 He says all of the bright flashing toys and sounds and the TV and stuff make kids ADHD. He also says that a hyper kid is a smart kid. I personally agree that we make our children ADHD to some extent.
1220347 tn?1345428521 Realize that there is "stupid" and there is "doing stupid things". ADHD kids dont have the ability to think before they act- hence they do a lot of really stupid things. Most of them are actually pretty smart. As a teacher I would look at tests and see where the kid would get the first questions right and then zone out, lose interest, and miss really easy questions later on. Of course, the child would fail the test (even when he might have known the material).
Avatar n tn Texas does not have that much support for ADHD kids, but I question myself, is it his ADHD or is he just being defiant? A little history, he has a 5 1/2 month old sister, his dad is not around and the kids at the daycare he just got kicked out of do not like him because of the way he expreses himself. What do I do?
Avatar n tn by Susan Ashley, (you might want to buy it - its got a ton of helpful stuff) structure is super important with ADHD kids. It makes it kinda tough when you also have it. But she gives a lot of helpful ideas and lists that you can use right away. While the book might help you some (really gives a good idea of what ADHD is and does to you), it will really help you work with your kids. And in the long run it will help everybody in the family!
Avatar n tn In, "The ADD/ ADHD Answer book," by Susan Ashley. She says on p62, that 60% of children with Tourette's have ADHD. But only 7% of kids with ADHD have Tourette's. Hope that helps. The book mentioned above is worth getting by the way.
Avatar f tn I agree. I don't think the adhd is not the issue and it is true that many kids with adhd have some social skills problems and find younger kids easier to deal with. However, that is a huge age difference. What exactly does a 14 year old still "play" that would interest a 7 year old. We had an 11 year old that lived close to us that jumped on the trampoline with my young boys (then age 4/5 and 5/6). But I wouldn't let them go off and play by themselves.
Avatar f tn The most efficient would be to find a psychotherapist who specializes in treating kids with ADHD. Many parents of kids with ADHD are coping with similar behaviors, so you are not alone. Find a person who can provide you with training in behavior modification, improving your communication with him and spend some time teaching him ways of coping. If you can not arrange for therapy, here are some books that will give you other ideas: Dr.
Avatar m tn I am all in favor of understanding a child better. And research has now been done on kids with add/adhd to give more answers in how to help the child. A number of 75% is a not accurate. 75% of children in the school system are not on medication. What happened to those kids 20 years ago? Well, many of them were supremely unhappy individuals who never felt like they fit into their own skin. Many turned to other things to cope such as drugs or alcohol.
Avatar f tn Researchers calculate about 5.4 million kids have been diagnosed with ADHD, which suggests that about 1 million more children have the disorder than a few years earlier. Scientists don't have clear answers about why there was such a significant increase. Study lead author Susanna Visser of the CDC suggests greater awareness and stepped-up screening efforts as part of the explanation.
Avatar m tn //www.helpguide.org/articles/add-adhd/attention-deficit-disorder-adhd-in-children.
Avatar n tn if he has got ADHD then he would play up where ever he is at school,home,out and about, anywhere kids that do have ADHD dont like change and need to have a routine. like for instance if they ask when is dinner going to be done and you say at 4 o.clock then they would expect to have it at that time and if they dont get it a 4 then they will get very aggitated and play up alot. ADHD children also say very hurtfull things sometimes , but they dont meen it.
Avatar f tn My son has sensory issues that cause issues with sleep as well as issues at school. He was diagnosed at 4. It's real folks and by directing our attention to it, things GREATLY improved. I do think sleep issues can cause massive behavioral issues, however, you need to determine if more is going on. That's my honest opinion as a mother. Why is he having such extreme sleep issues? What can you do about this? I would talk to your pediatrician about this.
Avatar n tn Well, kids with ADHD have 4 times more wetting accidents then kids without ADHD - so there might be some connection. But, this is something that would typically be going on since they were much younger. If this just recently started, then something else is going on. Usually, at this age, I blame the situations with school bathrooms and teachers bathroom policies. However, I would think he now is not in school? Where and when is this happening?
Avatar f tn t even bother getting the child tested until he/she is at least 8, unless they are causing harm to themselves or others because the tests were never meant for kids younger than 8 and the medication is certainly not meant for kids that young. My kids are 11 and 13 and they take the lowest does of Vyvance available.
Avatar f tn com/adhd-medications-list-chart-stimulants-nonstimulants/ Next the way you work with adhd children is very different then the way you discipline non adhd kids. I have provided 3 links that pretty much lay out the basics of working with adhd kids. They will make a difference! Don't try and take it all in at once. Read one, and then come back and do another the next day. While they all come from the same perspective, each has a few different ideas because all kids are different.