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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 490946" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>Yeah, sounds like medications do need to be changed, but also that what happens to most kids diagnosis with adhd/behavioral/mood issues happens at this age when they are expected to be far more independent and cooperative with other children in their learning. third through 5th grade...kids sometimes need a full new neuropsychologist evaluation because now that the demands are different, new behaviors are arising. </p><p></p><p>Just something to think about if you can. I did a new neuropsychologist evaluation every year when Q was young. His insurance covered it so I could but I realize that is not an option for some people. </p><p></p><p>Re: risperdal. When it works, it is supposed to be great, especially with the explosive parts... When it doesn't wow. My son lost all ablilty to think or be in control on it and at age 4 or 5 had to be restrained by several adults and I was working in the building so came up and was horrified. It was not my son. Two days off of it and he was back to baseline. Same thing happened on seroquel when he was in 3rd grade. </p><p></p><p>I wish it would work for my son. He needs something that works like this is supposed to work.</p><p></p><p>I have a son with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), lower end of the spectrum, too. I do the exact same thing you do with school. I can think they are totally off their rockers but I do not let Q know it . I always support them and want him to think he does have choices and control over his behavior even though I 100% know this is not true all of the time. I want him not to give up and think he is a slave to his impulses. I also dont want him to not feel the adults are all on his side, working together to help him and that he has the power to triangulate us. All the Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) stuff they teach us. It is hard sometimes when I think they are being so unfair to him. And lately I even think they are setting him up. </p><p></p><p>Does he have any special services? or a 504 plan? Do they have a way for him to "take a break" on paper? SOunds like he is really doing a good job of trying to generalize what he is learning in therapy and home to school. But if they dont know about it and are not part of the plan (you let them know this part for now, but in future) then he will likely get in trouble again until it is sorted out. If he has a plan then they need to tell you about every behavior for the sake of medication adjustment. Especially on a new medication. </p><p></p><p>My son's stories/denials always fall apart unless it is the truth. You are right to defend him int his case. You sound like amazing parents. Sorry hubby didn't speak up, but he was there! That is one big thing many of us dont have. It is exhausting to be the one to do all the work though. I definately can relate. </p><p></p><p>Hope his day goes well, Buddy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 490946, member: 12886"] Yeah, sounds like medications do need to be changed, but also that what happens to most kids diagnosis with adhd/behavioral/mood issues happens at this age when they are expected to be far more independent and cooperative with other children in their learning. third through 5th grade...kids sometimes need a full new neuropsychologist evaluation because now that the demands are different, new behaviors are arising. Just something to think about if you can. I did a new neuropsychologist evaluation every year when Q was young. His insurance covered it so I could but I realize that is not an option for some people. Re: risperdal. When it works, it is supposed to be great, especially with the explosive parts... When it doesn't wow. My son lost all ablilty to think or be in control on it and at age 4 or 5 had to be restrained by several adults and I was working in the building so came up and was horrified. It was not my son. Two days off of it and he was back to baseline. Same thing happened on seroquel when he was in 3rd grade. I wish it would work for my son. He needs something that works like this is supposed to work. I have a son with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), lower end of the spectrum, too. I do the exact same thing you do with school. I can think they are totally off their rockers but I do not let Q know it . I always support them and want him to think he does have choices and control over his behavior even though I 100% know this is not true all of the time. I want him not to give up and think he is a slave to his impulses. I also dont want him to not feel the adults are all on his side, working together to help him and that he has the power to triangulate us. All the Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) stuff they teach us. It is hard sometimes when I think they are being so unfair to him. And lately I even think they are setting him up. Does he have any special services? or a 504 plan? Do they have a way for him to "take a break" on paper? SOunds like he is really doing a good job of trying to generalize what he is learning in therapy and home to school. But if they dont know about it and are not part of the plan (you let them know this part for now, but in future) then he will likely get in trouble again until it is sorted out. If he has a plan then they need to tell you about every behavior for the sake of medication adjustment. Especially on a new medication. My son's stories/denials always fall apart unless it is the truth. You are right to defend him int his case. You sound like amazing parents. Sorry hubby didn't speak up, but he was there! That is one big thing many of us dont have. It is exhausting to be the one to do all the work though. I definately can relate. Hope his day goes well, Buddy [/QUOTE]
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