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<blockquote data-quote="threeCs" data-source="post: 83455" data-attributes="member: 4064"><p>Thanks so much for the support--and the clarification on the term sociopath. :whew:</p><p></p><p>He had a 2nd neuropsychologist evaluation the spring of 6th grade--after a huge meltdown in 5th--obsessive thoughts that led to lying stealing and computer porn, defiant behavior that included episodes of peeing on the school bathroom floor--on purpose. He didn't think he would get caught. :grrr: (The first evaluation was done when he was 3 and there was a diagnosis of NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD)--non-specific)In the moment of crisis, we saw a child psychiatrist who recommended Prozac, which he did for 3 months and then spun out of control. He switched to Zoloft and had better results. By the time we had the evaluation done, his behavior had stabilized and he was better able to articulate his feelings of anxiety and depression. The second evaluation showed basically he has made huge gains since he was 3 and barely shows up as someone on the autism spectrum. There are anxiety and depression co--somethings--but they are brought on by his NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) stuff--which still exists, but in a lesser form. </p><p></p><p>difficult child perceives the difference between the way he can understand somethings right away and then some things, which are sooo much easier for other kids to get--especially around social stuff--he doesn't, which creates irritation and anger. So, for instance, mathematical calculations have always been a strength. Enter algebra where the concepts are different and have a word problem component, it's harder for him to get it the first time around, so he gives up, throws some version of a tantrum and then has to be coaxed back into trying it in smaller steps. When he was 7, 8, 9, this wasn't such a problem but now he is 5'8 almost 250 pounds. A fist pounded on a table invokes a different response and reaction. And yes, the 'common sense stuff must be taught. It is not hard wired. </p><p></p><p>He has seen his therapist since he was 6. She is great with him, less effectual with us as a group (she and husband have had some nasty go around in the past) as difficult child has gotten older, she has been less inclined to meet with us and discuss what is going on for him. I appreciate the suggestion of maybe trying to initiate another round of family therapy.</p><p></p><p>You all rock!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="threeCs, post: 83455, member: 4064"] Thanks so much for the support--and the clarification on the term sociopath. [img]:whew:[/img] He had a 2nd neuropsychologist evaluation the spring of 6th grade--after a huge meltdown in 5th--obsessive thoughts that led to lying stealing and computer porn, defiant behavior that included episodes of peeing on the school bathroom floor--on purpose. He didn't think he would get caught. [img]:grrr:[/img] (The first evaluation was done when he was 3 and there was a diagnosis of NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD)--non-specific)In the moment of crisis, we saw a child psychiatrist who recommended Prozac, which he did for 3 months and then spun out of control. He switched to Zoloft and had better results. By the time we had the evaluation done, his behavior had stabilized and he was better able to articulate his feelings of anxiety and depression. The second evaluation showed basically he has made huge gains since he was 3 and barely shows up as someone on the autism spectrum. There are anxiety and depression co--somethings--but they are brought on by his NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) stuff--which still exists, but in a lesser form. difficult child perceives the difference between the way he can understand somethings right away and then some things, which are sooo much easier for other kids to get--especially around social stuff--he doesn't, which creates irritation and anger. So, for instance, mathematical calculations have always been a strength. Enter algebra where the concepts are different and have a word problem component, it's harder for him to get it the first time around, so he gives up, throws some version of a tantrum and then has to be coaxed back into trying it in smaller steps. When he was 7, 8, 9, this wasn't such a problem but now he is 5'8 almost 250 pounds. A fist pounded on a table invokes a different response and reaction. And yes, the 'common sense stuff must be taught. It is not hard wired. He has seen his therapist since he was 6. She is great with him, less effectual with us as a group (she and husband have had some nasty go around in the past) as difficult child has gotten older, she has been less inclined to meet with us and discuss what is going on for him. I appreciate the suggestion of maybe trying to initiate another round of family therapy. You all rock! [/QUOTE]
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