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<blockquote data-quote="TheBoyHasArrived" data-source="post: 549836" data-attributes="member: 14829"><p>Thank you for all of the replies- I agree with most. He hasn't been with us very long, and his attachment is absolutely still a work in progress. I don't think he has Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), but he does have attachment issues (how could he not with his history). He is more the "loves everyone" sort of kid, which is equally bad, just in a different way. He is too language delayed and institutionalized to participate in any sort of therapy (has an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis but no one thinks he is actually autistic), but we try to use attachment promoting parenting, etc. </p><p></p><p> My husband and I both teach, so unfortunately we both have to work...the plus side is that I can peek in on him periodically, so he does know that I'm in the building. I think, eventually, that will help him. </p><p></p><p> I wish that the risperdone had worked, but we tapered very slowly trying to find a correct dosage, and there was no change in mood or behavior at any dosage. The neuro suggested possibly trying a stimulant to see if the hyperactivity was truly ADHD or if it was a PTSD/hypervigilance/brain damage/etc, but I'm dragging my feet because a) that's the least of his problems and b) he is extremely small and thin and can't stand to lose any more ground in that area and c) I've read that they can increase aggression, which we absolutely do not need. I agree with Insane that medications would basically be a stab in the dark right now. </p><p></p><p> I just don't want him to be so miserable at school, and I want him to be able to function well enough to learn from his peers (at home, he learns quickly from his aunt who is 6 also, so I know that he learns from observing "typical" kids when the behavior isn't getting in the way.) I think if the behaviorist isn't able to help, I'm leaning toward an anti-anxiety medication because I think the PTSD/anxiety is what makes him feel like he has to control every-single-situation. </p><p> </p><p> I'm completely new to medications other than risperdone...are there any anti-anxiety medications that have an added benefit of being used for mood disorders/ADHD? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheBoyHasArrived, post: 549836, member: 14829"] Thank you for all of the replies- I agree with most. He hasn't been with us very long, and his attachment is absolutely still a work in progress. I don't think he has Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), but he does have attachment issues (how could he not with his history). He is more the "loves everyone" sort of kid, which is equally bad, just in a different way. He is too language delayed and institutionalized to participate in any sort of therapy (has an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis but no one thinks he is actually autistic), but we try to use attachment promoting parenting, etc. My husband and I both teach, so unfortunately we both have to work...the plus side is that I can peek in on him periodically, so he does know that I'm in the building. I think, eventually, that will help him. I wish that the risperdone had worked, but we tapered very slowly trying to find a correct dosage, and there was no change in mood or behavior at any dosage. The neuro suggested possibly trying a stimulant to see if the hyperactivity was truly ADHD or if it was a PTSD/hypervigilance/brain damage/etc, but I'm dragging my feet because a) that's the least of his problems and b) he is extremely small and thin and can't stand to lose any more ground in that area and c) I've read that they can increase aggression, which we absolutely do not need. I agree with Insane that medications would basically be a stab in the dark right now. I just don't want him to be so miserable at school, and I want him to be able to function well enough to learn from his peers (at home, he learns quickly from his aunt who is 6 also, so I know that he learns from observing "typical" kids when the behavior isn't getting in the way.) I think if the behaviorist isn't able to help, I'm leaning toward an anti-anxiety medication because I think the PTSD/anxiety is what makes him feel like he has to control every-single-situation. I'm completely new to medications other than risperdone...are there any anti-anxiety medications that have an added benefit of being used for mood disorders/ADHD? :) [/QUOTE]
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