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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 220927" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>Gosh, he looks like he's on the autism spectrum to me.</p><p>Except that in The Bipolar child, they say that an addiction to sugar is more bipolar. I personally would just get him off of it to cut out the hypoglycemia aspect, no matter what, to give a clearer picture of his "real" behaviors.</p><p> </p><p>I would have him evaluated by a neuropsychologist.</p><p> </p><p>Also, I wouldn't ask him if he's brushed his teeth. He's automatically going to say, "No." Just say, "We brush your teeth in 5 min." That gives him a window to transition. Transitioning is hard for bioplar and autistic kids so you can't go wrong with- a gentle reminder. Then walk him to the bathroom and make sure he really brushes.</p><p> </p><p>Do the same with-other things. He's going to lie. It's become a habit now. When you ask him questions, you leave him no out but to lie. Strangely enough, that does not mean he's a bad person. It's a protective device.</p><p> </p><p>You are right--disciplinary actions don't work. Routine does. Consistency. Small rewards. My son loves Reese's peanut butter cups. I could probably get him to climb onto the roof and do a handstand and offer a wedding proposal to a 6th grader for a Reese's peanut butter cup, LOL!</p><p> </p><p>You've got to work with-who he is. He isn't a regular kid, so you can't use regular consequences.</p><p> </p><p>I'm glad you found us.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 220927, member: 3419"] Gosh, he looks like he's on the autism spectrum to me. Except that in The Bipolar child, they say that an addiction to sugar is more bipolar. I personally would just get him off of it to cut out the hypoglycemia aspect, no matter what, to give a clearer picture of his "real" behaviors. I would have him evaluated by a neuropsychologist. Also, I wouldn't ask him if he's brushed his teeth. He's automatically going to say, "No." Just say, "We brush your teeth in 5 min." That gives him a window to transition. Transitioning is hard for bioplar and autistic kids so you can't go wrong with- a gentle reminder. Then walk him to the bathroom and make sure he really brushes. Do the same with-other things. He's going to lie. It's become a habit now. When you ask him questions, you leave him no out but to lie. Strangely enough, that does not mean he's a bad person. It's a protective device. You are right--disciplinary actions don't work. Routine does. Consistency. Small rewards. My son loves Reese's peanut butter cups. I could probably get him to climb onto the roof and do a handstand and offer a wedding proposal to a 6th grader for a Reese's peanut butter cup, LOL! You've got to work with-who he is. He isn't a regular kid, so you can't use regular consequences. I'm glad you found us. [/QUOTE]
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