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Trying to find out why my step-son acts like he does
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<blockquote data-quote="Ktllc" data-source="post: 462211" data-attributes="member: 11847"><p>What you describe is not normal, in case you had any doubts. I suggest you schedule him for a neuro-psychological evaluation. You might have to go through the pediatrician, who would than refer you to a psychiatrist/psychologist/developmental pediatrican. The key is to get that thorough evaluation at the end.</p><p>In the mean time, to survive try not to assume anything: " he knows it's wrong" is not that clear. My son also gives me those blank stares... My son also steals food (got a little better)... also has those tantrums and aggressive impulse.</p><p>He has been in therapy for 4 months now, and it has helped a lot. We have not "fixed" him, but the therapist help us deal with it. </p><p>Try to lower your expectations, try to make him talk about how he feels, why he acts the way he does. At that age, it is not an easy task but it might give you some important clues. </p><p>What trigered us to get some help was my son statement after a HUGE meltdown: "I want to be good but I can't, do you think the lady can help me?" We had mentioned therapy, that's why he mentioned "the lady".</p><p>This forum will help you think and analyse your own situation. </p><p>Welcome to our little corner of the world!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ktllc, post: 462211, member: 11847"] What you describe is not normal, in case you had any doubts. I suggest you schedule him for a neuro-psychological evaluation. You might have to go through the pediatrician, who would than refer you to a psychiatrist/psychologist/developmental pediatrican. The key is to get that thorough evaluation at the end. In the mean time, to survive try not to assume anything: " he knows it's wrong" is not that clear. My son also gives me those blank stares... My son also steals food (got a little better)... also has those tantrums and aggressive impulse. He has been in therapy for 4 months now, and it has helped a lot. We have not "fixed" him, but the therapist help us deal with it. Try to lower your expectations, try to make him talk about how he feels, why he acts the way he does. At that age, it is not an easy task but it might give you some important clues. What trigered us to get some help was my son statement after a HUGE meltdown: "I want to be good but I can't, do you think the lady can help me?" We had mentioned therapy, that's why he mentioned "the lady". This forum will help you think and analyse your own situation. Welcome to our little corner of the world! [/QUOTE]
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