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<blockquote data-quote="jennifer615" data-source="post: 548408" data-attributes="member: 15124"><p><span style="color: #800080">Hi Everyone, thank you so much for our responses. I have skimmed through them and will read them more at depth later. </span></p><p><span style="color: #800080"></span></p><p><span style="color: #800080">I also suspected aspergers, but the paediatrist doesn't think so at all. I will definately enquire about seeing a neuropsychologist.</span></p><p><span style="color: #800080"></span></p><p><span style="color: #800080">I have been told that I need to keep him in a routine etc. The problem is that I have ADD myself. I was only diagnosed a couple of years ago, through seeking help with my son. I am on Ritalin and Zoloft. I was never hyperactive, but at school I was a daydreamer, and was always in trouble for not concentrating and not trying hard enough. This diagnosis have been a great relief for me, as it explained alot of things about why I find it hard to concentrate, and can't keep a tidy house, and have a mind that is constantly ticking. It is hard to keep to a routine when you find it hard enough managing yourself!</span></p><p><span style="color: #800080"></span></p><p><span style="color: #800080">My children go to a Christian school, and they are very caring. They are aware of his diagnosis and are doing as much as they can to help him. At the same time, if he continues to swear and do inappropriate things, he may be expelled, as it is not good for the other children, and their parents pay extra to get their children a Christian education. </span></p><p><span style="color: #800080"></span></p><p><span style="color: #800080">I also have a 16 year old daughter from my first marriage, who is in her final year at school. She is a very good girl, and often jumps in and disiplines her brother. She is hoping to study English teaching next year at university. She would like to stay at home while she studies, but says that the constant drama and fights at home make it hard for her to study, so she might be moving out. I dont' have a problem with her leaving the nest if that is really what she wants to do for a few years, but it is upsetting that the only reason she will be doing this is because of her brother. It's funny, my two other children are so good, and no trouble at all, but my middle son has so many problems. </span></p><p><span style="color: #800080"></span></p><p><span style="color: #800080">When I think about it, my son has been defiant from a very early age. I couldn't go out with him without putting reigns on him, or he would run away. I never had to use reigns on the other 2 children. He would find a candy and if me or my ex would say no to him, he would shove it in his mouth so we couldn't take it away from him. The other 2 would reluctantly give it up. He was always challenging us, and would fight to the end to get what he wanted. The other 2 would reluctantly give up. </span></p><p><span style="color: #800080"></span></p><p><span style="color: #800080">Earlier this year I took the family on a holiday and his behaviour spoilt the whole holiday. We are going on another holiday where there are theme parks, and I often tell him that if his behaviour doesn't improve, then he can't go, and will have to stay with his father. I would hate to do that, but he spoils it for everyone. I just don't know what do to.</span></p><p><span style="color: #800080"></span></p><p><span style="color: #800080">Anyway, thanks again everyone. Jennifer.</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jennifer615, post: 548408, member: 15124"] [COLOR=#800080]Hi Everyone, thank you so much for our responses. I have skimmed through them and will read them more at depth later. I also suspected aspergers, but the paediatrist doesn't think so at all. I will definately enquire about seeing a neuropsychologist. I have been told that I need to keep him in a routine etc. The problem is that I have ADD myself. I was only diagnosed a couple of years ago, through seeking help with my son. I am on Ritalin and Zoloft. I was never hyperactive, but at school I was a daydreamer, and was always in trouble for not concentrating and not trying hard enough. This diagnosis have been a great relief for me, as it explained alot of things about why I find it hard to concentrate, and can't keep a tidy house, and have a mind that is constantly ticking. It is hard to keep to a routine when you find it hard enough managing yourself! My children go to a Christian school, and they are very caring. They are aware of his diagnosis and are doing as much as they can to help him. At the same time, if he continues to swear and do inappropriate things, he may be expelled, as it is not good for the other children, and their parents pay extra to get their children a Christian education. I also have a 16 year old daughter from my first marriage, who is in her final year at school. She is a very good girl, and often jumps in and disiplines her brother. She is hoping to study English teaching next year at university. She would like to stay at home while she studies, but says that the constant drama and fights at home make it hard for her to study, so she might be moving out. I dont' have a problem with her leaving the nest if that is really what she wants to do for a few years, but it is upsetting that the only reason she will be doing this is because of her brother. It's funny, my two other children are so good, and no trouble at all, but my middle son has so many problems. When I think about it, my son has been defiant from a very early age. I couldn't go out with him without putting reigns on him, or he would run away. I never had to use reigns on the other 2 children. He would find a candy and if me or my ex would say no to him, he would shove it in his mouth so we couldn't take it away from him. The other 2 would reluctantly give it up. He was always challenging us, and would fight to the end to get what he wanted. The other 2 would reluctantly give up. Earlier this year I took the family on a holiday and his behaviour spoilt the whole holiday. We are going on another holiday where there are theme parks, and I often tell him that if his behaviour doesn't improve, then he can't go, and will have to stay with his father. I would hate to do that, but he spoils it for everyone. I just don't know what do to. Anyway, thanks again everyone. Jennifer.[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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