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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 356442" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>I agree that it sounds like a LOT more than adhd. He certainly seems to have adhd, but there is much more going on. Aspergers or another autism spectrum disorder (Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)) seems to fit from what you have posted. </p><p></p><p>Adhd is often part of aspergers. The obsessions are also part. Obsessions are HUGE for aspies. They can drive you nuts. </p><p></p><p>We have had excellent results from child and adolescent psychiatrists - they are getting more and more training/info on these disorders and can be helpful in managing the symptoms. Managing symptoms is all that medication can do for an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). They cannot "cure" or "fix" it, but they can make a HUGE difference in the behavior and quality of life of a difficult child.</p><p></p><p>Just because a couple of us here thing aspergers may be what is going on does NOT mean that you should only focus on this. Many disorders present in similar ways, esp with a child this young. The diagnosis probably will change and evolve over the years. This is one reason that you need several professionals on board. The psychiatrist (psychiatrist) is one, the neuropsychologist is another, and tdocs are also needed.</p><p></p><p>I also strongly suggest that you find a private Occupational Therapist (OT) and have him evaluated for sensory integration problems. Schools have OTs but they usually focus only on how problems impact school, not on his entire life. A private Occupational Therapist (OT) will be much more thorough. Help for sensory issues is not medication based and often is enjoyable for both the child and parent/Occupational Therapist (OT). You can learn more about this by reading "The Out of Sync Child" by Kranowitz. You can also find activities to help provide sensory input in "The Out of Sync Child Has Fun" by the same author. Usually the activities your son seeks out are the ones he needs, so if you look at the book and see some ideas he would like it can help you figure out how to help.</p><p></p><p>I hope you can get some help soon.</p><p>Hugs,</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 356442, member: 1233"] I agree that it sounds like a LOT more than adhd. He certainly seems to have adhd, but there is much more going on. Aspergers or another autism spectrum disorder (Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)) seems to fit from what you have posted. Adhd is often part of aspergers. The obsessions are also part. Obsessions are HUGE for aspies. They can drive you nuts. We have had excellent results from child and adolescent psychiatrists - they are getting more and more training/info on these disorders and can be helpful in managing the symptoms. Managing symptoms is all that medication can do for an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). They cannot "cure" or "fix" it, but they can make a HUGE difference in the behavior and quality of life of a difficult child. Just because a couple of us here thing aspergers may be what is going on does NOT mean that you should only focus on this. Many disorders present in similar ways, esp with a child this young. The diagnosis probably will change and evolve over the years. This is one reason that you need several professionals on board. The psychiatrist (psychiatrist) is one, the neuropsychologist is another, and tdocs are also needed. I also strongly suggest that you find a private Occupational Therapist (OT) and have him evaluated for sensory integration problems. Schools have OTs but they usually focus only on how problems impact school, not on his entire life. A private Occupational Therapist (OT) will be much more thorough. Help for sensory issues is not medication based and often is enjoyable for both the child and parent/Occupational Therapist (OT). You can learn more about this by reading "The Out of Sync Child" by Kranowitz. You can also find activities to help provide sensory input in "The Out of Sync Child Has Fun" by the same author. Usually the activities your son seeks out are the ones he needs, so if you look at the book and see some ideas he would like it can help you figure out how to help. I hope you can get some help soon. Hugs, [/QUOTE]
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