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Mom of 4 my oldest 13 is so defiant and rude
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<blockquote data-quote="Nandina" data-source="post: 747647" data-attributes="member: 23742"><p>Hi Jennamtn,</p><p></p><p>Your post could have been written by me about my adopted son we’ve had since he was nearly 4 and was drug and alcohol exposed in mother’s first trimester of pregnancy. He is now 18. </p><p></p><p>We’ve tried various medications and had more success with some over others. I am not one to just throw a pill at something and initially tried not to give medications but he was just too disruptive in school. I know from my son’s experience that some ADHD medications can cause irritability and sometimes a change in medications makes things more tolerable. Also, you mention that he says he feels overwhelmed. That is often a symptom of anxiety or depression. You didn’t mention if he was on any medications other than for ADHD, but so often these kids whose brains have been affected by drugs in utero have other issues that perhaps ADHD medications alone aren’t addressing. Talk to your doctor or child psychologist about that. </p><p></p><p>I agree that a neuropsychological evaluation would help diagnose some of his issues and perhaps help you obtain more specialized school or other services. You will most likely get a report that describes his test results and other information about memory, thinking skills, reaction time, etc. that is helpful to provide to his caregivers. It’s good to have in your “arsenal,” so to speak.</p><p></p><p>Does he have an IEP? Has his school done any testing? Depending on your school system you may be able to request psychological testing. Sometimes you have to fight to get the school to do anything, but don’t give up! I nearly lost my mind until I found a special school program in our county for kids with behavioral issues that would treat my son like a human being instead of an oddity. </p><p></p><p>Good luck to you, </p><p></p><p>Sue</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nandina, post: 747647, member: 23742"] Hi Jennamtn, Your post could have been written by me about my adopted son we’ve had since he was nearly 4 and was drug and alcohol exposed in mother’s first trimester of pregnancy. He is now 18. We’ve tried various medications and had more success with some over others. I am not one to just throw a pill at something and initially tried not to give medications but he was just too disruptive in school. I know from my son’s experience that some ADHD medications can cause irritability and sometimes a change in medications makes things more tolerable. Also, you mention that he says he feels overwhelmed. That is often a symptom of anxiety or depression. You didn’t mention if he was on any medications other than for ADHD, but so often these kids whose brains have been affected by drugs in utero have other issues that perhaps ADHD medications alone aren’t addressing. Talk to your doctor or child psychologist about that. I agree that a neuropsychological evaluation would help diagnose some of his issues and perhaps help you obtain more specialized school or other services. You will most likely get a report that describes his test results and other information about memory, thinking skills, reaction time, etc. that is helpful to provide to his caregivers. It’s good to have in your “arsenal,” so to speak. Does he have an IEP? Has his school done any testing? Depending on your school system you may be able to request psychological testing. Sometimes you have to fight to get the school to do anything, but don’t give up! I nearly lost my mind until I found a special school program in our county for kids with behavioral issues that would treat my son like a human being instead of an oddity. Good luck to you, Sue [/QUOTE]
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