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Mother of an 8 year old out of control Aspergers child!
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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 434795" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Welcome. I probably am duplicating previous suggestions but this is what comes to my mind. We have had experience with stimulant medications over decades (two generations of kids). We have used Ritalin, Adderal and Concerta. For us the Concerta worked best, lasted longer and had few side effects BUT it all depends on the child. With Ritalin and Adderal we had to give a supplemental small dose after school to avoid meltdowns. There is also a newer stimulant that my granddaughter takes and I can't think of the name. It works best for her but she also needs a small stimulant boost right after school or everything goes whacko! In our family that made a huge difference at home.</p><p> </p><p>I can't recall if you referenced it but with our Aspie/ADHD kid mornings were rough. Gee, I hated mornings starting with confrontation etc. That problem was solved for us when I started getting up a bit earlier, bringing his pill, a drink and sometimes a snack into his room before he woke up. Since he didn't have to get up right away I was able to wake him up just enough to swallow and then leave him alone for another thirty minutes. The medication was in his system before he got up and his disposition was greatly improved.</p><p> </p><p>I also found with him that my voice (and most noise) really could get him going. I not only learned to speak in a lower tone but I cut out the chit-chat alot. I started leaving easy short notes when appropriate and always ended with a smiley face or a heart. Sometimes that even irritated him, lol, but other times a written reminder was great.</p><p> </p><p>Regarding the computer......I don't have an answer for that one. I tried using a timer that he could see next to the computer. Not. That one was tough. When he was younger I tried giving reward slips (taking his bath, laying out his clothes for the next day, brushing his teeth etc) to "cash in" for computer time. With him it didn't work well but for some others it might.</p><p> </p><p>Rest assured you are not alone. Many of us have been there done that. If at all possible I would suggest that you try to schedule a full neuro/psychological examination. Ours took six to eight hours and was well worth the time and money. We got an insight that has been worth millions. Hugs. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 434795, member: 35"] Welcome. I probably am duplicating previous suggestions but this is what comes to my mind. We have had experience with stimulant medications over decades (two generations of kids). We have used Ritalin, Adderal and Concerta. For us the Concerta worked best, lasted longer and had few side effects BUT it all depends on the child. With Ritalin and Adderal we had to give a supplemental small dose after school to avoid meltdowns. There is also a newer stimulant that my granddaughter takes and I can't think of the name. It works best for her but she also needs a small stimulant boost right after school or everything goes whacko! In our family that made a huge difference at home. I can't recall if you referenced it but with our Aspie/ADHD kid mornings were rough. Gee, I hated mornings starting with confrontation etc. That problem was solved for us when I started getting up a bit earlier, bringing his pill, a drink and sometimes a snack into his room before he woke up. Since he didn't have to get up right away I was able to wake him up just enough to swallow and then leave him alone for another thirty minutes. The medication was in his system before he got up and his disposition was greatly improved. I also found with him that my voice (and most noise) really could get him going. I not only learned to speak in a lower tone but I cut out the chit-chat alot. I started leaving easy short notes when appropriate and always ended with a smiley face or a heart. Sometimes that even irritated him, lol, but other times a written reminder was great. Regarding the computer......I don't have an answer for that one. I tried using a timer that he could see next to the computer. Not. That one was tough. When he was younger I tried giving reward slips (taking his bath, laying out his clothes for the next day, brushing his teeth etc) to "cash in" for computer time. With him it didn't work well but for some others it might. Rest assured you are not alone. Many of us have been there done that. If at all possible I would suggest that you try to schedule a full neuro/psychological examination. Ours took six to eight hours and was well worth the time and money. We got an insight that has been worth millions. Hugs. DDD [/QUOTE]
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