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<blockquote data-quote="tiredmommy" data-source="post: 129534" data-attributes="member: 1722">Hello &amp; welcome. It's important to note that we're parents and you can't substitute our experiences for medical advice. I suggest you get a very thorough evaluation because adhd-like behaviors can be symptoms of many of the disorders we see in our children. Some of these disorders include autistic spectrum disorders, ahdh/add, mood disorders, attachment problems, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)/Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE), anxiety and sleep disorders. To further complicate matters, many of these disorders can overlap.I would be concerned about trying more stimulants at this point until conditions other than simple adhd can be ruled out. I'm not saying never again, but is does seem like his anger &amp; irritability has been at least partially triggered by the medications. Check out the FAQ forum to find out about a multidisciplinary evaluation and how to put together a parent input report. Also, pick up a copy of The Explosive Child by Ross Greene or borrow it from the library. It's been very helpful for many of us.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="tiredmommy, post: 129534, member: 1722"] Hello & welcome. It's important to note that we're parents and you can't substitute our experiences for medical advice. I suggest you get a very thorough evaluation because adhd-like behaviors can be symptoms of many of the disorders we see in our children. Some of these disorders include autistic spectrum disorders, ahdh/add, mood disorders, attachment problems, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)/Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE), anxiety and sleep disorders. To further complicate matters, many of these disorders can overlap. I would be concerned about trying more stimulants at this point until conditions other than simple adhd can be ruled out. I'm not saying never again, but is does seem like his anger & irritability has been at least partially triggered by the medications. Check out the FAQ forum to find out about a multidisciplinary evaluation and how to put together a parent input report. Also, pick up a copy of The Explosive Child by Ross Greene or borrow it from the library. It's been very helpful for many of us. [/QUOTE]

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