i think my 6 year son may have adhd?

Question

although i really have no idea of the effects it causes , ill try to describe his behavour as best as i can , every word that comes out of his mouth comes out in a horrible high pitched whine, even if he is just asking for a drink or telling me something, he dosnt have many friends because if something dosnt go his way he comes running to me , in the house he is hard as nails but outside he is the moaner , who is always running to his mam. when he is looking for something to eat he seems to look through the fridge , see what is not there and maon for it . he looses his temper alot and kicks and slams doors even raises his fist to me , i though he may be looking for attention but he has all of my attention good and bad ,he is the boss . i have an older son who is 9 who is nothing like him i dont have much time to give him my attention although when i do i make it special , but he dosnt even look for attention when im to busy with the little one to give him it. he is so placid.

Answer 1

I hate to tell you this, but your boy doesn't have ADHD. In fact there's nothing wrong with him, aside from the fact that he's six years old and a brat at the moment.

Punish him when he misbehaves, ignore the whining, and praise the good things he does. It's a phase, he'll grow out of it.

Answer 2

I have wondered this about my own 6 year old.... I have even been asked by friends if he has ADHD! At times I feel at my wits end, I put it down to him being an only child and he is much worse when he spends time at his grandparents house (he spends most of the time there in the summer). Last year I got a scrap book and stickers, some fun ones and some boring black dots, i gave a black dot for bad behaviour and a fun sticker for good behaviour, we did this at the end of the day and I wrote next to the sticker why he got it... this worked for a few months and then he grew out of it.... It might be worth just giving that a try....I know you shouldnt have to bribe your kids but sometimes you need an easier life.....

I hope that you manage to sort it out... good luck

Answer 3

Myself I don't think it is as he just sounds like my 7 yr old , but you could try cutting out additives in food etc try omega 3 fish oil as well as ignoring the bad behaviour rewarding the good, the bad behaviour step/room, try the doctor as a last resort. There are different levels of ADHD try a search engine. Above all else its not your fault!!! Ive got a similar problem and I know its hard, so keep smiling. Spend time with your oldest when the youngest is in bed, outside playing and remember to tell them both that you love them.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

He may have ADHD and he may have oppositional defiance disorder. Take him to a specialist first to be sure of what you're dealing with. He may just be acting like a brat and not actually have anything to categorize. My eldest son was ADHD. I worked in a pharmacy when he first started showing the behaviors that made me suspicious. The pharmacist suggested that I give him strong coffee. If he calmed down, he was probably ADHD, if he got wired, probably not. I tried it, he calmed down. We went to a specialist. Thankfully he out grew his symptoms and learned to deal with it. The school system tried to label my other two sons with the same "affliction". They were wrong. The anger you're experiencing is not something I had to deal with. That doesn't sound like ADHD to me but I'm not a doc. You have to do something regardless, your other child is suffering and you can't let that go on either.

Answer 6

ok im an expert on this field. Because I have adhd and i was dignosed at 5. your discribing distructive disorder not adhd. Children with adhd are easly distracted, they feel as if they are drivin by a motor always on the go and some are extreamly intelligent. I would call the doctor and have your child exam by doc. a good book to read drivin by distraction, it may help you

Answer 7

I can completly understand what you are going through. The question is at what age did the problems start? Have you talked to his doctors to see what they say? If your son does have ADHD there are things that can be done. From meds to theropy. But you can't expect to treat just your 6 yr. old you have to deal w/ the whole family and make it a group effort.

Answer 8

dont worry im a 10 year old n i hav adhd it wuz hard 4 me 2 make friends n i run 2 my mom 2 so it normal 4 kids 2 do dat when dey hav adhd n i do da same stuff lik ur son i slam doors i even yell at my mom but its natural.... maybe u should take him 2 a doctor n let da doc exam him... dey hav pills 4 dis u know.. trust me go c a doc

Answer 9

Look up ADD and ADHD websites. Contrary to common belief, these disorders are not centred around hyperactivity but cover a massive range of behaviours. They are also autism spectrum disorders. Ring your health visitor and ask for them to come out andtalk to you about drawing up behaviour strategies. (My three year old has behaviour problems and am working with SEN, special educational needs, workers to figure out what it is. His nursery reffered him. If your sons school haven't mentioned a problem I wouldn't worry to much.)

Answer 10

it sounds like he is just being a little six year old boy....my brother had adhd and he is totally different...it doesnt sound liek he has it but what you can do is go to his doctor and ask them if he does have it....or if he has something else or if hes just being a normal boy....just because your boy didnt do those things doesnt mean anything.....all boys are different....just because they come from the same parents doesnt mean they are all ganna be the same.....children have their own personalities....maybe your little one just wants attention or maybe he's just going through that stage where he wines alot....just ask the doctor.they are the only ones who know for sure....good luck with all....