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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 170972" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I personally don't feel that anxiety is usually the main problem. I have severe anxiety/panic attacks and it stemmed from a mood disorder...anxiety doesn't exist in a vacuum. However, an anxious person on a stimulant (I have been there) can get tons more nervous. I don't like stimulants. </p><p>Due to his speech problems, I'd go a step further and have him evaluated by a NeuroPsychologist. Speech problems tend to be more common on the autism spectrum--lack of ability to communicate causes frustrated kids and they act out, sometimes violently. NeuroPsychs do much more intensive evaluations and my layperson (but experienced mom of five) Mommy radar, there is more going on than ADHD. If so, medications won't fix the problem--he would need lots of interventions. Also, rather than the defiance coming out because he is "bad" he is probably so upset that he can't get his points across. Does he transition well or get stuck on doing on thing and not want to stop? How does he play with toys?</p><p>I would get a new evaluation. ADHD is often the very first diagnosis., just as often not the last. Anxiety is a big part of a mood disorder, any form of autistic spectrum disorder, and other things as well. Please try to get hub to see that he needs more testing. in my opinion the schools don't do good testing. Never had success there.</p><p>As for husband...he is currently in denial so he maybe wants to blame your parenting for this child's problems. He has no right to do this. in my opinion marital counseling could work here, if he is willing. If not, I can only offer empathy--my first hub was a very critical man (he is my ex now). </p><p>You walked into a difficult situation. I hope you can get additional help for the little guy so that your family life can improve all the way around. Please see a neuropsychologist. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 170972, member: 1550"] I personally don't feel that anxiety is usually the main problem. I have severe anxiety/panic attacks and it stemmed from a mood disorder...anxiety doesn't exist in a vacuum. However, an anxious person on a stimulant (I have been there) can get tons more nervous. I don't like stimulants. Due to his speech problems, I'd go a step further and have him evaluated by a NeuroPsychologist. Speech problems tend to be more common on the autism spectrum--lack of ability to communicate causes frustrated kids and they act out, sometimes violently. NeuroPsychs do much more intensive evaluations and my layperson (but experienced mom of five) Mommy radar, there is more going on than ADHD. If so, medications won't fix the problem--he would need lots of interventions. Also, rather than the defiance coming out because he is "bad" he is probably so upset that he can't get his points across. Does he transition well or get stuck on doing on thing and not want to stop? How does he play with toys? I would get a new evaluation. ADHD is often the very first diagnosis., just as often not the last. Anxiety is a big part of a mood disorder, any form of autistic spectrum disorder, and other things as well. Please try to get hub to see that he needs more testing. in my opinion the schools don't do good testing. Never had success there. As for husband...he is currently in denial so he maybe wants to blame your parenting for this child's problems. He has no right to do this. in my opinion marital counseling could work here, if he is willing. If not, I can only offer empathy--my first hub was a very critical man (he is my ex now). You walked into a difficult situation. I hope you can get additional help for the little guy so that your family life can improve all the way around. Please see a neuropsychologist. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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