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Name: Melody
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hi I have a 4 yr old that is ADHD and he has become completely un controlable nothing works!!! We are working with the Dr. on his meds but he is beating on hes younger brothers an myself. he takes off out the door when I am not looking. And just won't listen to anything any one says how can I help him get on the right track so no one gets hurt and I don't have to keep this ongoing battle up everyday?
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Name: anonumus | Date: Jan 2nd, 2006 6:47 AM
I think you shouldn't worry too much about him I think it can only get better as he gets older p.s a tip always have the front door locked 

Name: Nathalie | Date: Jan 3rd, 2006 4:06 AM
Hi Melody, I know it's hard to go through all this my son is ADHD and ODD and he's 8 years old, each day is a constant battle. I think we found a medication that works somewhat, it's Concerta and he needs to take some Clonidine to go to bed. What's the doctor prescribing for you little one ?? I know for my son it took a long time to find the right medication, it's trial and error, but in the meantime it's hard for the whole family. Do you have any parent support groups you can go to in your area ?? I know I'm still trying to find one in my aera I live in Ottawa, On in Canada. What kind of behavior therapy are you using ?? We give him two warnings and the third one is a time out and if he doesn't want to do it I take away something he likes for a day, if he still doesn't want to I add days. He use to have a certificate at the end of the week for good behavior and he could exchange so many certificates for what he would like. But these kids need reinforcement on a daily basis so I'm using the certificates everyday. Let me know how you are doing.
Bye !
Nathalie 

Name: caz | Date: Jan 10th, 2006 11:37 PM
hi i have a 6 yr old son i have recently took him to the doc about his behaviour as i thought he might have adhd and he agreed my im worried about the acessment they do to find out if he atually has it can sumone x plane wot they do please 

Name: kelly | Date: Jan 11th, 2006 1:52 AM
Melody
My son is 71/2 and was diagnosed at four. I went through that stage and know how you feel. We put hook and eye latches on all doors and windows. I couldn't do anything in the house except watch him constantly because you never know what he was going to do to himself or his baby brother (who is only 20 months younger than he is). Through therapy myself, it got better once I realized that this is what God gave me and he did it for a reason. It's hard everyday because everyday is different, forget it every minute changes. I came to terms that I would have a messy house and things wouldn't get done. As a family we might not be able to do things with other people all the time because you do not want to set your child up for being yelled constantly or for yourself to get frustrated. I was lonely for a while, but I have to say now that he is in second grade, I actually can do things I have always wanted to do. My husband and I can go out for dinner without the babysitter(grandma) calling because someone needs to go to the hospital or something like that. So you might feel like your in a war that will never end, which it won't, it will change everyday, get better for a while, and change again. So hang in there. 

Name: BARB | Date: Jan 15th, 2006 3:38 AM
HI I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL I AM GOING THREW THE SAME THING I HAVE 2BOYS AND I GOT ONE STAYING WITH MY MOM . IT IS SO HARD ! JUST 2DAYS AGO MY SON WHO IS 7 SPIT IN MY FACE 3TIMES BECAUSE I WOULD NOT GIVE HIM HIS WAY. I USE TO GIVE HIM HIS WAY INTELL 1 MOUTH AGO I HAD TO DO SOMETHING . I NEED HELP OR I WAS DOING TO BLOW UP.I PUT MY FOOT DOWN AND IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE , IT WILL GET WORES BEFORE BETTER. DID YOU TRY MED? I DO NOT LIKE USEING THE MED BUT I HAD NO CHOICE .IT WORKS INTELL THEY GET AMMUNED TO THE MED IT IS SO HARD. JUST TRY AND TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME 

Name: ashleigh 13 | Date: Jan 19th, 2006 2:55 AM
find out where your son goes ask him why if your child does not respond try to get him to draw what hes thinking and then ask him things he wonts to talk about ask him what does he wish for him self 


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