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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 290257" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>Welcome, Woody.</p><p>Whew! I'm exhausted just reading your posts!</p><p>Not that I promote spanking, especially one that causes bruises, but I think your spanking episode was more than rivaled by the obnoxious, long-term antics of your ex wife.</p><p>Sigh. Poor kid. He's had it coming and going.</p><p> </p><p>I agree with-others here on several points:</p><p>1) He's been through so much that no one should assume he has a mood disorder.</p><p>2) If he does have a mood disorder, what he's been through has taken it's toll even more than it would have with-a different kid, because he is so emotionally fragile. </p><p>3) He may have something like Asperger's, due to the shutting down, and taking so long to learn to tie his shoes. (My son was 7 when he learned.)</p><p>4) Read the two books recommended. Then do some online research on comparing bipolar and Asperger's in kids and keep your eyes open.</p><p> </p><p>I'd like to add one word: Consistency. Keep his life as routine as you can. Get him to bed early, get him up at the same time every day. No matter what his diagnosis ends up being, sleep is paramount.</p><p> </p><p>Also, he's eating a lot of junk food, which includes milk (cheese) and wheat, which are very high on allergy lists, and can cause behavioral issues. When you think he's ready (maybe a year?) try an elimination diet. My son's behavior improved phenomenally when we consistently kept him away from wheat.</p><p> </p><p>I'm glad you got full custody and that things were finally cleared up. I'm sorry that his grandmother continues to play mind games and asks when he's going to come home.</p><p>I guess I'd say, "You already lived with them. Now you're living with me." End of discussion. Until he's older.</p><p>You have made a lot of progress. Bravo!</p><p> </p><p>Have the pediatrician or any other doctors suggested any medications? How do you feel about that?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 290257, member: 3419"] Welcome, Woody. Whew! I'm exhausted just reading your posts! Not that I promote spanking, especially one that causes bruises, but I think your spanking episode was more than rivaled by the obnoxious, long-term antics of your ex wife. Sigh. Poor kid. He's had it coming and going. I agree with-others here on several points: 1) He's been through so much that no one should assume he has a mood disorder. 2) If he does have a mood disorder, what he's been through has taken it's toll even more than it would have with-a different kid, because he is so emotionally fragile. 3) He may have something like Asperger's, due to the shutting down, and taking so long to learn to tie his shoes. (My son was 7 when he learned.) 4) Read the two books recommended. Then do some online research on comparing bipolar and Asperger's in kids and keep your eyes open. I'd like to add one word: Consistency. Keep his life as routine as you can. Get him to bed early, get him up at the same time every day. No matter what his diagnosis ends up being, sleep is paramount. Also, he's eating a lot of junk food, which includes milk (cheese) and wheat, which are very high on allergy lists, and can cause behavioral issues. When you think he's ready (maybe a year?) try an elimination diet. My son's behavior improved phenomenally when we consistently kept him away from wheat. I'm glad you got full custody and that things were finally cleared up. I'm sorry that his grandmother continues to play mind games and asks when he's going to come home. I guess I'd say, "You already lived with them. Now you're living with me." End of discussion. Until he's older. You have made a lot of progress. Bravo! Have the pediatrician or any other doctors suggested any medications? How do you feel about that? [/QUOTE]
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