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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 359726" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>lbc,</p><p></p><p>a lot of what you described was my son at your difficult child's age. The only difference is that my son came directly home after school.</p><p></p><p>A big piece for my boy was getting help at school, a good supportive IEP resulted after complete testing and teachers who I was able to communicate with and were receptive. A school admin willing to work with a child who had behavior issues but not academic issues. A really, really good therapist. The correct meeds. Behavior mod at home with absolute consistency and patience, patience, patience!!!</p><p></p><p>Who diagnosis'd your son with ADHD? Is he on a split dose of adderall to get him through aftercare rather than one strong dose in the am? </p><p></p><p>When my son was your son's age, he did really well one on one. A trustworthy high school girl might be a better option for after school care than an environment where he is surrounded by noise and temptation and older kids......Often it's a case of just too much for our kids - they get to a point where the stress and stimulation of the day leads them to make those impulsive decisions. Perhaps your school schedule lessens this summer so you can be there a little more?</p><p></p><p>How does he do in school? Any behavior issues there? Does he have friends who come over to play or does he go to other boy's homes to play? </p><p></p><p>Have you read The Explosive Child or Lost in School - both by Ross Greene? They are both fabulous books for those of us that deal with challenging kids.</p><p></p><p>It certainly sounds like you have your hands full there. Glad you found your way here. We totally understand. I too love my son beyond words and enjoy spending time with him, talking with him, etc. He is creative and caring, funny and intelligent. It has always been a dream that others would see him for who he is inside. I get it.</p><p></p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 359726, member: 805"] lbc, a lot of what you described was my son at your difficult child's age. The only difference is that my son came directly home after school. A big piece for my boy was getting help at school, a good supportive IEP resulted after complete testing and teachers who I was able to communicate with and were receptive. A school admin willing to work with a child who had behavior issues but not academic issues. A really, really good therapist. The correct meeds. Behavior mod at home with absolute consistency and patience, patience, patience!!! Who diagnosis'd your son with ADHD? Is he on a split dose of adderall to get him through aftercare rather than one strong dose in the am? When my son was your son's age, he did really well one on one. A trustworthy high school girl might be a better option for after school care than an environment where he is surrounded by noise and temptation and older kids......Often it's a case of just too much for our kids - they get to a point where the stress and stimulation of the day leads them to make those impulsive decisions. Perhaps your school schedule lessens this summer so you can be there a little more? How does he do in school? Any behavior issues there? Does he have friends who come over to play or does he go to other boy's homes to play? Have you read The Explosive Child or Lost in School - both by Ross Greene? They are both fabulous books for those of us that deal with challenging kids. It certainly sounds like you have your hands full there. Glad you found your way here. We totally understand. I too love my son beyond words and enjoy spending time with him, talking with him, etc. He is creative and caring, funny and intelligent. It has always been a dream that others would see him for who he is inside. I get it. Sharon [/QUOTE]
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