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-> Our Challenging Children (gifted, ADHD, sensitive, defiant)
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amother
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 Mon, Nov 11 2024, 7:29 am
I suspect my 8 year old son has ADHD. Very impulsive, trouble focusing, not hyper but can’t sit still, doesn’t think about consequences of actions, very in the moment, quick to get angry, quick to calm down, jumps to conclusions, steals things, over the top with sugar and candy, really having hard time paying attention in school, extremely creative…
What’s my first step? Been trying the boundaries, structure etc, but it’s getting to a point where I need to do more and leaning to exploring supplements or meds. Who do I talk to and what do I do??
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bookstore15
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Mon, Nov 11 2024, 7:33 am
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Talk to a DR or a psych NP.
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imasinger
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Mon, Nov 11 2024, 7:40 am
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I'd suggest starting with your pediatrician, asking for resources.
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amother
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Mon, Nov 11 2024, 9:53 am
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amother
Amber
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Mon, Nov 11 2024, 10:01 am
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Honestly, when it comes to real adhd I find that boundaries and structure only go so far. They aren’t enough to get the kid to stay focused in school. I waited too long to start meds and my kid suffered in terms of self esteem and feeling like he will ever be capable of being successful. It’s unfair to the e kid and to you to keep focusing on parenting etc this is an issue with his brain and he deserves help no less than if you’re suffering with allergies or headaches you wouldn’t expect your kid to learn to fight thru it you’d give them medicine. First step is to see child psychiatrist— somebody good who will be patient in learning about your child and take the time to work with you to see if meds are the right answer and if so to find the right meds.
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