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<blockquote data-quote="dcwsaranac" data-source="post: 129725" data-attributes="member: 4746"><p>We made it, and he did get dressed. I think I did ok, but do need to get a better understanding of what's going on in his head. Here's how it played out:</p><p> </p><p>The kids wanted McD's for lunch and we were going to stop there on the way. He was dressed, but not in acceptable clothes. There would not have been any embarassment. Sorry that I didn't get back on in time to clarify - clock was ticking. </p><p> </p><p>I hold him that he had to change before we could go to McD's. He refused. I stayed calm and ignored his tantrum (except to start this post). Tantrum grew into total rage, but I ignored except to let him know that if he didn't get changed in time, we'd have to skip McD's. Much bigger tantrum ensued. I continued to stay calm and ignore things flying past my head (luckily he's a bad shot). Ultimately, he stormed off. </p><p> </p><p>I ended grabbing sandwiches and fruit for us and started moving the cars around. He came out (with the correct clothes on) and was very upset when he saw the sandwiches. I said I was sorry, but that it had taken too long and there wasn't time. Battle over - off to the doctor.</p><p> </p><p>Interesting visit with the doctor: son was pretty well behaved. doctor is not sure that we are done with getting the medications set, yet. He wouldn't say that he recommended additional medications, but that there were additional medications available if we wanted them. He suggested choosing one of two tranquilizers - I forget the names (should have written them down): one was at blood-level tranquilizer that sounded like it was pretty heavy-duty and began with a "T", the other was a 4 hour tranq. that began with an "M".</p><p> </p><p>I don't know that I'm ready to go with either. I think that behavior modification and therapy are the way to go for now. I just don't think that my son has crossed over that line in the sand that calls for more drugs. </p><p> </p><p>Any advise on what to look for in a therapist?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dcwsaranac, post: 129725, member: 4746"] We made it, and he did get dressed. I think I did ok, but do need to get a better understanding of what's going on in his head. Here's how it played out: The kids wanted McD's for lunch and we were going to stop there on the way. He was dressed, but not in acceptable clothes. There would not have been any embarassment. Sorry that I didn't get back on in time to clarify - clock was ticking. I hold him that he had to change before we could go to McD's. He refused. I stayed calm and ignored his tantrum (except to start this post). Tantrum grew into total rage, but I ignored except to let him know that if he didn't get changed in time, we'd have to skip McD's. Much bigger tantrum ensued. I continued to stay calm and ignore things flying past my head (luckily he's a bad shot). Ultimately, he stormed off. I ended grabbing sandwiches and fruit for us and started moving the cars around. He came out (with the correct clothes on) and was very upset when he saw the sandwiches. I said I was sorry, but that it had taken too long and there wasn't time. Battle over - off to the doctor. Interesting visit with the doctor: son was pretty well behaved. doctor is not sure that we are done with getting the medications set, yet. He wouldn't say that he recommended additional medications, but that there were additional medications available if we wanted them. He suggested choosing one of two tranquilizers - I forget the names (should have written them down): one was at blood-level tranquilizer that sounded like it was pretty heavy-duty and began with a "T", the other was a 4 hour tranq. that began with an "M". I don't know that I'm ready to go with either. I think that behavior modification and therapy are the way to go for now. I just don't think that my son has crossed over that line in the sand that calls for more drugs. Any advise on what to look for in a therapist? [/QUOTE]
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