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<blockquote data-quote="meowbunny" data-source="post: 220646" data-attributes="member: 3626"><p>First, welcome. Sorry you have to be here but you've found a great group that will give you lots of support, comfort and advice.</p><p> </p><p>I'm with MWM that it sounds like a lot more than ADHD. Definitely get a neuropsychologist exam if you can. Check with the Children's Hospital near you to get an appointment.</p><p> </p><p>For the lying, I found that I was much better off if I didn't ask. I simply stated this was the way things were -- you teeth need to be brushed; please go brush them. </p><p> </p><p>There are some good things in your post -- he ultimately admits the truth. Many of our kids would die before they would admit they did something wrong. Heck, they'll even lie about when they did something good! The truth just can't come out -- it might give you some sort of power or control. He's not violent (yet). You haven't mentioned any major rages although I wouldn't be surprised if he did rage.</p><p> </p><p>At least some of his actions are typical 11 YO boys' stuff. They hate showers, toothbrushes and almost anything that might get them clean and smelling good. Fortunately, they do get over that, it just takes discovering girls. The school stuff isn't that uncommon but the battles are so draining. Do you have any clue what the issues are preventing him from doing his schoolwork -- dyslexia, truly not understanding, disorganization. For many of our kids, school projects are truly overwhelming. They really need to be broken down into small pieces. If there is some sort of executive functioning disorder on top of the ADHD (there usually is), 5th grade on is very difficult. So much is expected and many of our kids just can't figure out what they are supposed to do when or how.</p><p> </p><p>Anyway, hope you can find some answers to help him.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="meowbunny, post: 220646, member: 3626"] First, welcome. Sorry you have to be here but you've found a great group that will give you lots of support, comfort and advice. I'm with MWM that it sounds like a lot more than ADHD. Definitely get a neuropsychologist exam if you can. Check with the Children's Hospital near you to get an appointment. For the lying, I found that I was much better off if I didn't ask. I simply stated this was the way things were -- you teeth need to be brushed; please go brush them. There are some good things in your post -- he ultimately admits the truth. Many of our kids would die before they would admit they did something wrong. Heck, they'll even lie about when they did something good! The truth just can't come out -- it might give you some sort of power or control. He's not violent (yet). You haven't mentioned any major rages although I wouldn't be surprised if he did rage. At least some of his actions are typical 11 YO boys' stuff. They hate showers, toothbrushes and almost anything that might get them clean and smelling good. Fortunately, they do get over that, it just takes discovering girls. The school stuff isn't that uncommon but the battles are so draining. Do you have any clue what the issues are preventing him from doing his schoolwork -- dyslexia, truly not understanding, disorganization. For many of our kids, school projects are truly overwhelming. They really need to be broken down into small pieces. If there is some sort of executive functioning disorder on top of the ADHD (there usually is), 5th grade on is very difficult. So much is expected and many of our kids just can't figure out what they are supposed to do when or how. Anyway, hope you can find some answers to help him. [/QUOTE]
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