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<blockquote data-quote="adhdparenting" data-source="post: 236978" data-attributes="member: 6418"><p>Hello,</p><p></p><p>I'm guessing these things you're seeing started out small and you put up with them because you thought you could. And now it feels as if there's so much going on there you don't know where to start, right? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>That's the way it happens. </p><p></p><p>What you are describing is consistent with the behavior of a child with severe ADHD. Many doctors do NOT know what severe ADHD looks like and often suspect Aspergers or autism. I am NOT by any means saying he has ADHD, only that it's reasonable to get him assessed.</p><p></p><p>This LOUD aspect always makes me suspect ADHD. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>It's safe to assume that things will get continue to accelerate until you get him proper treatment. Because hormones usually increase this level of hyperactivity. And can turn to aggression quickly.</p><p></p><p>This difficulty differentiating between fact and fiction is also common in children with ADHD. This is another reason to filter his media intake for age-appropriate and non-violent content.</p><p></p><p>When you get him assessed I hope you will also have him checked for dyslexia. </p><p></p><p>This snorting you're describing may be a slight tic he has picked up. That is not uncommon in kids with ADHD also. </p><p></p><p>I'm going to guess by what you're saying that his extreme hyperactivity is getting to him too. He can probably tell that you're exhausted from him. He just can't stop this on his own. </p><p></p><p>Please schedule an appointment to get him assessed. This will NOT go away on it's own. If you think you're exhausted now, imagine what another year of strength, hormones, and anger will yield.</p><p></p><p>No amount of begging, talking, bribing, or bargaining will solve his behavior. It's going to take something different.</p><p></p><p>Call his school and ask for three suggestions. Do the same with your family pediatrician. Say you want someone who can determine if he has ADHD. </p><p></p><p>Assessment is a process of elimination. This is a good thing to focus on. It can take a month to complete that process and can take another month for medications to stabilize if you go that route.</p><p></p><p>It's the MOST frustrating thing in the world when you don't know what to do. Be resolute in your commitment to not yell or hit. Focus on his assessment.</p><p></p><p>Otherwise I see big school problems ahead.</p><p></p><p>This soldier fascination is not uncommon for a 5 yr old. He talks about that to the exclusion of all else because he doesn't know how else to communicate.</p><p></p><p>He does not groom himself because he needs to be taught these things first. You can learn how to teach him to do this things easily with a few new skills.</p><p></p><p>I'm really sorry you're struggling. You absolutely CAN get this at least 25% better fast. And a LOT more if you get some help.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps a little bit anyway to see the pieces more clearly. </p><p></p><p>Sending you patience and diligence,</p><p>ADHDParenting</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="adhdparenting, post: 236978, member: 6418"] Hello, I'm guessing these things you're seeing started out small and you put up with them because you thought you could. And now it feels as if there's so much going on there you don't know where to start, right? :) That's the way it happens. What you are describing is consistent with the behavior of a child with severe ADHD. Many doctors do NOT know what severe ADHD looks like and often suspect Aspergers or autism. I am NOT by any means saying he has ADHD, only that it's reasonable to get him assessed. This LOUD aspect always makes me suspect ADHD. :) It's safe to assume that things will get continue to accelerate until you get him proper treatment. Because hormones usually increase this level of hyperactivity. And can turn to aggression quickly. This difficulty differentiating between fact and fiction is also common in children with ADHD. This is another reason to filter his media intake for age-appropriate and non-violent content. When you get him assessed I hope you will also have him checked for dyslexia. This snorting you're describing may be a slight tic he has picked up. That is not uncommon in kids with ADHD also. I'm going to guess by what you're saying that his extreme hyperactivity is getting to him too. He can probably tell that you're exhausted from him. He just can't stop this on his own. Please schedule an appointment to get him assessed. This will NOT go away on it's own. If you think you're exhausted now, imagine what another year of strength, hormones, and anger will yield. No amount of begging, talking, bribing, or bargaining will solve his behavior. It's going to take something different. Call his school and ask for three suggestions. Do the same with your family pediatrician. Say you want someone who can determine if he has ADHD. Assessment is a process of elimination. This is a good thing to focus on. It can take a month to complete that process and can take another month for medications to stabilize if you go that route. It's the MOST frustrating thing in the world when you don't know what to do. Be resolute in your commitment to not yell or hit. Focus on his assessment. Otherwise I see big school problems ahead. This soldier fascination is not uncommon for a 5 yr old. He talks about that to the exclusion of all else because he doesn't know how else to communicate. He does not groom himself because he needs to be taught these things first. You can learn how to teach him to do this things easily with a few new skills. I'm really sorry you're struggling. You absolutely CAN get this at least 25% better fast. And a LOT more if you get some help. Hope this helps a little bit anyway to see the pieces more clearly. Sending you patience and diligence, ADHDParenting [/QUOTE]
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