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8 year old reactive/aggressive - at my wits end.
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<blockquote data-quote="InsaneCdn" data-source="post: 655554" data-attributes="member: 11791"><p>Ritalin would not be the drug of choice for violent outbursts. I'm from a long line of ADHD people - including my kids. Violence isn't really a normal part of ADHD. If a person is ADHD plus also violent (even just "reactive" violence) then I'd be suspecting either a different diagnosis, or ADHD PLUS something else. And the "something else" usually isn't something that responds well to stimulants.</p><p> </p><p>Autism spectrum isn't primarily medicated, although mood stabilizers are sometimes used to calm the extreme irritability that can be a part of their growing up. Mental health issues can be comorbid with ADHD - and with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). There's just SO many possibilities, that it really requires a solid detailed (comprehensive) evaluation. These usually require multiple hours of direct testing, not just third-party questionaires although those will also be used. </p><p> </p><p>Sounds to me like the first push is to get a really solid diagnosis. That should give more ammunition in dealing with the school and others.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="InsaneCdn, post: 655554, member: 11791"] Ritalin would not be the drug of choice for violent outbursts. I'm from a long line of ADHD people - including my kids. Violence isn't really a normal part of ADHD. If a person is ADHD plus also violent (even just "reactive" violence) then I'd be suspecting either a different diagnosis, or ADHD PLUS something else. And the "something else" usually isn't something that responds well to stimulants. Autism spectrum isn't primarily medicated, although mood stabilizers are sometimes used to calm the extreme irritability that can be a part of their growing up. Mental health issues can be comorbid with ADHD - and with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). There's just SO many possibilities, that it really requires a solid detailed (comprehensive) evaluation. These usually require multiple hours of direct testing, not just third-party questionaires although those will also be used. Sounds to me like the first push is to get a really solid diagnosis. That should give more ammunition in dealing with the school and others. [/QUOTE]
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