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<blockquote data-quote="nvts" data-source="post: 214989" data-attributes="member: 3814"><p>Hey! I'm ringing in with agreement with Midwest Mom. The key to me was that upping the Stattera made him worse. Some of the various diagnosis's that our kids get are actually aggravated by stimulants. My difficult child became "devil dog - hound from hell" on strattera.</p><p> </p><p>A neuropsychologist will allow you to slim down the target if you will. It will level the playing field so that you can better pinpoint ways to work with him.</p><p> </p><p>Some dads tend to latch onto someone that will tell them what to do when it comes to their difficult child's. You seem to have the knack. But if you don't mind my saying so (please please please don't take offense!!! You don't need cr@p from anyone else - lol!), but I think you're seeing that trying to parent him like a typical kid isn't working. I think he gravitates to you because you're willing to lay down guidelines and set limits and no one else is. I'd take a look at the Explosive Child by Ross Greene to get a better handle on HOW his way of thinking works. If you better understand what's prompting the behavior, the better your tactics can work.</p><p> </p><p>Personally? I think this kid's been abandoned by his Mom and is being let down by his dad, and he's looking to you for guidance. I also wouldn't be surprised if it came back that he's high functioning on the autistic spectrum (my boys have Aspergers Syndrome and your guy sounds EXACTLY like my oldest one!). The good news on that type of diagnosis is that we're seeing that he's going to be able to be a fully functioning adult (if I let him REACH that age - he's driving me nuts today!).</p><p> </p><p>For now, I'd make an appointment. for a neuro, run to the book store and read the book and relax a little. Rome wasn't built in a day and you've undertaken more than most would be willing to do!</p><p> </p><p>We're here for you - vent away!</p><p> </p><p>Beth</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nvts, post: 214989, member: 3814"] Hey! I'm ringing in with agreement with Midwest Mom. The key to me was that upping the Stattera made him worse. Some of the various diagnosis's that our kids get are actually aggravated by stimulants. My difficult child became "devil dog - hound from hell" on strattera. A neuropsychologist will allow you to slim down the target if you will. It will level the playing field so that you can better pinpoint ways to work with him. Some dads tend to latch onto someone that will tell them what to do when it comes to their difficult child's. You seem to have the knack. But if you don't mind my saying so (please please please don't take offense!!! You don't need cr@p from anyone else - lol!), but I think you're seeing that trying to parent him like a typical kid isn't working. I think he gravitates to you because you're willing to lay down guidelines and set limits and no one else is. I'd take a look at the Explosive Child by Ross Greene to get a better handle on HOW his way of thinking works. If you better understand what's prompting the behavior, the better your tactics can work. Personally? I think this kid's been abandoned by his Mom and is being let down by his dad, and he's looking to you for guidance. I also wouldn't be surprised if it came back that he's high functioning on the autistic spectrum (my boys have Aspergers Syndrome and your guy sounds EXACTLY like my oldest one!). The good news on that type of diagnosis is that we're seeing that he's going to be able to be a fully functioning adult (if I let him REACH that age - he's driving me nuts today!). For now, I'd make an appointment. for a neuro, run to the book store and read the book and relax a little. Rome wasn't built in a day and you've undertaken more than most would be willing to do! We're here for you - vent away! Beth [/QUOTE]
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