My 5 year old son has been a challenge since he was born, but we have worked with him and overcome many quirky behaviors over the years. He is a very sweet lovable child and does not really have a mean bone in his body. He has a real problem with impulse control. He acts quick and fast, usually getting in other kids space, sometimes hitting and hurting them. Time out doesn't work, and we have role played and talked about what to do instead. It is as if, he doesn't have that connector that makes him think--if I do this, then this could happen. He doesn't ever consider the consequences. Last night, he plugged up the bathroom sink, turned on the water, closed the door and went to bed. He did do it on purpose. It was not an accident. But it was not done to be mean and he was truly sorry when he realized how it flooded our bathroom, bedroom...you get the picture. I truly believe he didn't think about what would happen and once the door was closed he didn't think about it again until I ran in to his room and asked him if he did it.
I've pretty much decided to take him to the doctor. I am very very hesitant to do this. I have worked in elementary education for 10 years and I have seen some horror stories when it comes to ADHD and medicating children. I do not know if you would call what he has ADHD. He does not have attention problems. He is quite attentive and learns very quickly. It is all impulse control. And he has tons of energy.
Has anyone else experience anything like this? Is it something I dr. can help with, or did something you did at home help/work? Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks,
I've pretty much decided to take him to the doctor. I am very very hesitant to do this. I have worked in elementary education for 10 years and I have seen some horror stories when it comes to ADHD and medicating children. I do not know if you would call what he has ADHD. He does not have attention problems. He is quite attentive and learns very quickly. It is all impulse control. And he has tons of energy.
Has anyone else experience anything like this? Is it something I dr. can help with, or did something you did at home help/work? Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks,