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Single mom with-8 year old with- ADHD on Ritalin. aggressive, defiant, out of control Help!
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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 464128" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>Welcome, CindyPoP.</p><p>It sounds like there is a rebound effect when the medications wear off. We got to the point where our difficult child had to be hospitalized and they started him on Clonidine, in addition to the stimulant. (Although we never used Ritalin.) It was like a miracle. I would try something else at night that will not only calm him, but help him sleep.</p><p>Also, keep an eye out for triggers, such as whether he's hungry when he gets home from school, whether he takes off his clothes (my son immediately takes off his clothes and strips to his boxers when he gets home, then wraps himself in a heavy comforter). </p><p>I have to agree with-Buddy. Between the social issues and focus, I see some Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) there. I would make an appointment for neuropsychologist testing.</p><p>I know what you mean about the rages. Really. It gets better when they can use words but it still wears you out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 464128, member: 3419"] Welcome, CindyPoP. It sounds like there is a rebound effect when the medications wear off. We got to the point where our difficult child had to be hospitalized and they started him on Clonidine, in addition to the stimulant. (Although we never used Ritalin.) It was like a miracle. I would try something else at night that will not only calm him, but help him sleep. Also, keep an eye out for triggers, such as whether he's hungry when he gets home from school, whether he takes off his clothes (my son immediately takes off his clothes and strips to his boxers when he gets home, then wraps himself in a heavy comforter). I have to agree with-Buddy. Between the social issues and focus, I see some Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) there. I would make an appointment for neuropsychologist testing. I know what you mean about the rages. Really. It gets better when they can use words but it still wears you out. [/QUOTE]
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