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My son is 10yrs old and was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 6.
He has been on Ritalin and is now on Adderal & Imipramine.
The Adderal and Imipramine seem to help at times and other times it's as if he was never given a dose of either. A Psychiatrist
said that he was no more depressed than any other 9yr old child.
Our Neurologist seems to think that we were not using the right techniques to discipline him. We did try to discipline him the way the doctor said, but after dealing with it as long as we have, it is hard to know if we have done it long enough or to a severe enough degree.
As an example: Just tonight when told to do his math homework he acted like it was everyone's fault except his own that he didn't understand his assignment. He continually makes noises and rebels against everything we say to him. Always following his actions with an obligatory, "I'm sorry." Then, less than a minute (not an exaggeration) later, he is doing the same things he just got in trouble for and apologized for. Almost every response from him is flippant or sarcastic. He doesn't hesitate to make up excuses and lies to justify any and every situation he is confronted with. When these are challenged, he goes into a crying fit that occasionally lasts for 30 minutes or more.
When he doesn't get his way or is harshly spoken to in a disciplinary fashion he pulls at his hair, hits himself in the head with the palm of his hand or bounces his head against the wall.
Time-Out, spanking, grounding, time in the corner, taking away toys or priviledges, making him go to his room... all of these seem to have no short or long term result.
We are about at our wits' end. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
He has been on Ritalin and is now on Adderal & Imipramine.
The Adderal and Imipramine seem to help at times and other times it's as if he was never given a dose of either. A Psychiatrist
said that he was no more depressed than any other 9yr old child.
Our Neurologist seems to think that we were not using the right techniques to discipline him. We did try to discipline him the way the doctor said, but after dealing with it as long as we have, it is hard to know if we have done it long enough or to a severe enough degree.
As an example: Just tonight when told to do his math homework he acted like it was everyone's fault except his own that he didn't understand his assignment. He continually makes noises and rebels against everything we say to him. Always following his actions with an obligatory, "I'm sorry." Then, less than a minute (not an exaggeration) later, he is doing the same things he just got in trouble for and apologized for. Almost every response from him is flippant or sarcastic. He doesn't hesitate to make up excuses and lies to justify any and every situation he is confronted with. When these are challenged, he goes into a crying fit that occasionally lasts for 30 minutes or more.
When he doesn't get his way or is harshly spoken to in a disciplinary fashion he pulls at his hair, hits himself in the head with the palm of his hand or bounces his head against the wall.
Time-Out, spanking, grounding, time in the corner, taking away toys or priviledges, making him go to his room... all of these seem to have no short or long term result.
We are about at our wits' end. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Dear Toni,
Your message conveys how difficult it is for you to manage your son these days. But it's hard to guide you without knowing precisely how you are handling your son around behavioral incidents. You mention that you received some guidance which you are following. What is the plan you are following?
Also, please use the SEARCH function and check some of our replies offered to others who have voiced questions about Discipline, Behavior Management, etc. See what you think of the approaches suggested.
Your message conveys how difficult it is for you to manage your son these days. But it's hard to guide you without knowing precisely how you are handling your son around behavioral incidents. You mention that you received some guidance which you are following. What is the plan you are following?
Also, please use the SEARCH function and check some of our replies offered to others who have voiced questions about Discipline, Behavior Management, etc. See what you think of the approaches suggested.
Dear Toni I work with boys about your sons age with emotional and behavior problems that have commited serious crimes and my question is when was the last time you asked your son what he has done good that day not to sound sarcastic or anything but when I started my employment I looked at everyone of the kids I dealt with as trouble makers and with some was making no progress untill i started asking them what they have done good in life and I am making progress finally
I hope this has helped you in some way if you have any more questions E-mail me at ***@****
I hope this has helped you in some way if you have any more questions E-mail me at ***@****
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