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New mom here with serious issues with ADHD 10 y/o son
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 611065" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I am wondering if he had a chaotic time in his early years. Choking an animal is a big red flag for more trouble than just ADHD. Did he have many caregivers and much chaos or abuse from infancy to age three and beyond? As a layman, but one w ho has been around the block a few times, sounds like a lot more than ADHD. Many times that is the first diagnosis a child gets, but very often it is not the last. Did he see or experience any abuse? Does he pee or poop inappropriately or enjoy fire too much? Does he engage in "crazy lying" (lies even when caught with hand in the cookie jar). Does he make good, strong eye contact with you AND strangers? Does he act inappropriately friendly to strangers while not wanting you to hug him? Does he harm his little peers, talk violence, anything that is gory? Nightmares? I don't know if you are bio. mom or not so please don't be offended. Did bio. mom, whoever she is, drink or do drugs during her pregnancy? What are the family dynamics? Any siblings? With so many divorces early on these days, many kids have varying degress of attachment issues, especially when they had to deal with so many changes at such a young age, when stability is the only thing that makes them feel safe. Don't feel guilty though because it is such a common problem. However, it does lead to sometimes serious issues. My grandson is going through this now and I wonder what it will do to him in the long run.</p><p></p><p>The more we know about his early years to now, the more we can support you with relevant ideas. Structure helps all kids maintain, but does not, in of itself, clear up a mental health or serious neurological issue. </p><p></p><p>The very first thing I would do is find a good home for the poor dog. I had a child who was cruel to animals and he ended up killing two. You have to think about the dog's safety and how the dog may be being hurt when you don't see. Secondly, depending on your answers, I would make an appointment. with a neuropsychologist or, if he had chaos in his early years, an attachment therapist...but that is later.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to the board, but sooooooooooo sorry you have to be here. Hugs!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 611065, member: 1550"] I am wondering if he had a chaotic time in his early years. Choking an animal is a big red flag for more trouble than just ADHD. Did he have many caregivers and much chaos or abuse from infancy to age three and beyond? As a layman, but one w ho has been around the block a few times, sounds like a lot more than ADHD. Many times that is the first diagnosis a child gets, but very often it is not the last. Did he see or experience any abuse? Does he pee or poop inappropriately or enjoy fire too much? Does he engage in "crazy lying" (lies even when caught with hand in the cookie jar). Does he make good, strong eye contact with you AND strangers? Does he act inappropriately friendly to strangers while not wanting you to hug him? Does he harm his little peers, talk violence, anything that is gory? Nightmares? I don't know if you are bio. mom or not so please don't be offended. Did bio. mom, whoever she is, drink or do drugs during her pregnancy? What are the family dynamics? Any siblings? With so many divorces early on these days, many kids have varying degress of attachment issues, especially when they had to deal with so many changes at such a young age, when stability is the only thing that makes them feel safe. Don't feel guilty though because it is such a common problem. However, it does lead to sometimes serious issues. My grandson is going through this now and I wonder what it will do to him in the long run. The more we know about his early years to now, the more we can support you with relevant ideas. Structure helps all kids maintain, but does not, in of itself, clear up a mental health or serious neurological issue. The very first thing I would do is find a good home for the poor dog. I had a child who was cruel to animals and he ended up killing two. You have to think about the dog's safety and how the dog may be being hurt when you don't see. Secondly, depending on your answers, I would make an appointment. with a neuropsychologist or, if he had chaos in his early years, an attachment therapist...but that is later. Welcome to the board, but sooooooooooo sorry you have to be here. Hugs!!! [/QUOTE]
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