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<blockquote data-quote="AnnieO" data-source="post: 257918" data-attributes="member: 6705"><p>Welcome - I have a lot of the same issues with both kids and that led me here quite by accident. I've gotten a lot of good advice and pointing in the right direction - so you are very much in the right place!</p><p> </p><p>One thing that has worked with both my kids - one explosive and one implosive - is the book "The Explosive Child" by Ross Greene. You'll probably see that a lot on this board, which is where I got the idea. It was very much worth the cost! Of course, it has to be tweaked for each individual child, but the basics are the same.:reading2:</p><p> </p><p>Also, to have him evaluated: If his pediatrician will do this (most will), ask for a referral to a neuropsychologist. If not, locate a children's or teaching hospital relatively nearby and ask. It's important (to me, at least) to know what exactly you're dealing with before you try to cope, teach him how to cope or medicate. (Obviously, you as a parent know more about his behaviors and issues than the doctor does!)</p><p> </p><p>Some towns do not have such a hospital nearby; however, I would say that it is more than worth a couple hours' drive.<img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/crazydriver.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":crazydriver:" title="crazy driver :crazydriver:" data-shortname=":crazydriver:" /></p><p> </p><p>One last little piece of advice - take care of you. If you can, get away for a time - maybe a day with a friend, more or less as necessary. A long, hot bath works wonders - <strong>if</strong> you can.</p><p> </p><p>I am sure more people will be along that have better advice than mine - I'm still pretty new at this too. But so far, this is what I've learned... And having my CD family has kept me sane for a while now!</p><p> </p><p>...</p><p> </p><p>Oh - I almost forgot & someone may ask - if you can, create a signature so we get a quick snapshot of your family!<img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/picture.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":picture:" title="picture :picture:" data-shortname=":picture:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AnnieO, post: 257918, member: 6705"] Welcome - I have a lot of the same issues with both kids and that led me here quite by accident. I've gotten a lot of good advice and pointing in the right direction - so you are very much in the right place! One thing that has worked with both my kids - one explosive and one implosive - is the book "The Explosive Child" by Ross Greene. You'll probably see that a lot on this board, which is where I got the idea. It was very much worth the cost! Of course, it has to be tweaked for each individual child, but the basics are the same.:reading2: Also, to have him evaluated: If his pediatrician will do this (most will), ask for a referral to a neuropsychologist. If not, locate a children's or teaching hospital relatively nearby and ask. It's important (to me, at least) to know what exactly you're dealing with before you try to cope, teach him how to cope or medicate. (Obviously, you as a parent know more about his behaviors and issues than the doctor does!) Some towns do not have such a hospital nearby; however, I would say that it is more than worth a couple hours' drive.:crazydriver: One last little piece of advice - take care of you. If you can, get away for a time - maybe a day with a friend, more or less as necessary. A long, hot bath works wonders - [B]if[/B] you can. I am sure more people will be along that have better advice than mine - I'm still pretty new at this too. But so far, this is what I've learned... And having my CD family has kept me sane for a while now! ... Oh - I almost forgot & someone may ask - if you can, create a signature so we get a quick snapshot of your family!:picture: [/QUOTE]
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