Omg First Thank you everyone I really feel as im sitting here spinning in circles.. I read and read one kid sounds 90% like my son then another one sounds even a little more like him.. Let me see if I can break it down.
SykkBoy2
( Here's a kid, that at home is loud, plays with his friends, is an amazing computer gamer, can figure out things quickly like programming a VCR and DVD player, but simply can't talk in school or public settings with a lot of people around. This isn't "shyness" it's an anxiety disorder that is similar to stagefright..I've observed him in class when he's unaware I'm there and can see him white knuckle when he is asked to speak.)
THIS IS ANTHONY to a tee almost At 4 years old he beat smb video game then the next game etc... at 5 he is playing tripeaks its a aol card game and he wins very damn smart when it comes to computers etc.. just like my oldest who is in reg class but has to goto special class 15 hrs per week for reading and grammar( like father like son eh? )
I feel im at school more then the kids are I do the same thing I'll get in my car and sneak around peak in the windows or door just to look.. only thing really different from your child is Anthony will go up to anyone and talk to them I dont care how much I give him time out He orders his own food he is very independent and will let you know this as well. BUT in class he is always getting out of his seat was told today he put his chair on top of a table and was going to get up on it and he likes to hide under the tables .. I know when he gets into trouble or embarrased he smiles and before this week I was like WTF YOU LAUGHING YOU THINK THIS IS FUNNY!!! *shrugs* Thanks for the post bro
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chase
( These kids get very emotional and stressed out when they don't know what is going on or what to expect.)
This is Anthony and always saying sorry or when I really get on him he will say you are not my friend NEVER SAID THE I HATE YOU thank god... or he will be a sad face and mumble you want to kill me.. THAT FLOORS me and it did upset me for the first 3 or 4 times he pulled that and each time I would explain he can be the worse child in the world I would still love him *shrugs*
After reading tons on adhd I know the reward system works well and the time out.. I have got to learn and it started this week NOT TO YELL or spank or talk down to him IN ANY WAY shape or form. Your chart idea is awesome and was thinking about doing something like that with a notebook but I love your idea better.. Later on if you do not mind I would like to icq you and go over what should be on a chart and what should i expect etc.. ONLY if it wont bother you or make you late in any work you got going on. THANK YOU SO MUCH
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Lensman Thank you kindly sir.
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mindoza
(I have ADD...as a child my parent refused medication...)
bro or broette I swear to god when I was in 3rd grade they said the same to me and had my mom put me on rit it bounched me off the walls and she refused any more meds.. IM 31 years old and after reading everything I have on this adhd I AM convinced that I have a bad case of it.. A few things really stand out twards it for me as in, I hate being around people
If I goto gathering say hell like vegas I HAVE TO HAVE Pain pills either percects or vicoding or tylenol 3's and of course I have drink long island ice tea's like a fish breaths water! I hate being around people, I am always multytasking cause I get bored very easy adn a TONS OF other things I would not like to go into at the moment. Very weird man very very weird... Thanks for your input.
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PersianKitty
(When he was taking the meds it was for school only. He was never a problem at home so I didn't have him take it on the weekends, weeknights or during the summer months. The first few weeks before each school year, he'd start taking it again but always by starting with a small amount.)
When they first told me he had adhd that was my first thought and still is my thought. My son yea is hyper at home runs around plays with my sisters kids and his brother and really isnt a problem unless im trying to take a nap cause of a headache he likes to jump on me when I do that.. I sure wished I would of asked this doc today about that but he was a real ass.. He did say Anthony wont be able to be on them type of drugs cause of the reaction and I will agree with that I DONT EVER want to see my son OR ANY kids go through what he did yesterday.. Thank you ma'am for your imput as well
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Thank you all from the bottom of my heart this is helping more then anyone prolly even knows.. Im still lost and my head is still going round and round Thank you again
TOM
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