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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 262349" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Welcome! I'm glad you found us.</p><p> </p><p>My son J was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety and prescribed Concerta (27 mg) at age 10. It improved his attention at school, but we noticed over time that his mood issues intensified. We discontinued Concerta when J was almost 12 because we realized we needed to concentrate on treating his mood issues. We now realize that his attention issues have improved now that his mood has stabilized. Sometimes what looks like ADHD is in reality another disorder altogether. Any stimulant like Concerta can exacerbate pre-exisiting anxiety. That could be happening with your son.</p><p> </p><p>Your son is very young. I think it's almost impossible to know what's going on with him for sure unless he undergoes thorough neuropsychological testing. And even then, it might be the neuropsychologist's best guess. Children are "moving targets" in that they are growing and changing rapidly and their symptoms can mirror normal childhood development (albeit to an extreme). For example, it is not abnormal for a 3-year-old to experience jealousy when a baby sister is receiving attention and figuratively pull the rug out from under her. It is abnormal if the behavior continues for a long time and gets aggressive to the point of threatening her safety.</p><p> </p><p>I also think you need to look at the behavior a little more objectively. Any child who has impulse control challenges does not have the foresight to PLAN to be in control of everything. It sounds more as if he is reacting emotionally -- from anxiety, inflexibility, frustration introlerance, it's anyone's guess. It will be the job of the professionals to figure out what is driving his need to have what he wants when he wants it. And please believe me, it is NOT manipulation at this age. It is more likely a maladaptive coping strategy for dealing with an environment that is challenging to him in some way.</p><p> </p><p>Are there any substance abuse or mental health issues in the family tree?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 262349, member: 2423"] Welcome! I'm glad you found us. My son J was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety and prescribed Concerta (27 mg) at age 10. It improved his attention at school, but we noticed over time that his mood issues intensified. We discontinued Concerta when J was almost 12 because we realized we needed to concentrate on treating his mood issues. We now realize that his attention issues have improved now that his mood has stabilized. Sometimes what looks like ADHD is in reality another disorder altogether. Any stimulant like Concerta can exacerbate pre-exisiting anxiety. That could be happening with your son. Your son is very young. I think it's almost impossible to know what's going on with him for sure unless he undergoes thorough neuropsychological testing. And even then, it might be the neuropsychologist's best guess. Children are "moving targets" in that they are growing and changing rapidly and their symptoms can mirror normal childhood development (albeit to an extreme). For example, it is not abnormal for a 3-year-old to experience jealousy when a baby sister is receiving attention and figuratively pull the rug out from under her. It is abnormal if the behavior continues for a long time and gets aggressive to the point of threatening her safety. I also think you need to look at the behavior a little more objectively. Any child who has impulse control challenges does not have the foresight to PLAN to be in control of everything. It sounds more as if he is reacting emotionally -- from anxiety, inflexibility, frustration introlerance, it's anyone's guess. It will be the job of the professionals to figure out what is driving his need to have what he wants when he wants it. And please believe me, it is NOT manipulation at this age. It is more likely a maladaptive coping strategy for dealing with an environment that is challenging to him in some way. Are there any substance abuse or mental health issues in the family tree? [/QUOTE]
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