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What are his behavior problems specifically? Work in collaboration with his teacher to identify the times of day which are the most difficult (after recess, math, transitional periods of the day). Having an "attitude problem" is not very specific. What is it about the behavior that is difficult? And, medication DOES work well for some students. Other kids have issues with it (weight gain/loss, increase/decrease in being social with peers). Some kids respond very well to vitamins and supplements, dietary changes. EVERYONE is different. Some doctors out there exclusively work with patients who have ADHD. So, they are experienced and can prescribe meds which are geared for specific needs/challenges. You know your son best. Your son is 7? Pretty sure he can tell you info which will help guide your future decisions. The journey you are on is not easy, but making informed choices (working with specialists, parents, teachers) will help you along the way. Do what's right for you and your family.

2007-01-15 08:20:43 · answer #1 · answered by EV 3 · 0 0

More information would be helpful to answer this question. How was he diagnosed with ADHD and what are the behavior problems you are seeing. ADHD is not necessarily the cause of the behavior problems. Looking at how you are handling different situations might be beneficial. Sometimes changing our own approaches can stop certain behavioral issues. My entire class has ADHD according to their IEP's, I see a group of children who need a different approach to learning and structure. They have responded extremely well to clear and high expectations. We believe that they are more than ADHD and they rise up to our belief. ADHD is also one of the most over used diagnosis for children, right up there with ODD and Autism. Take a closer look and make a decision that celebrates who he is but helps him be a part of society.

2007-01-15 04:31:17 · answer #2 · answered by Joanne D 3 · 0 0

I am a special education teacher. I do not advocate the use of drugs like Adderall and Ritalin for all children; drugs are not a one-sized fit all cure for children. Has the teacher asked you permission to perform a child study due to his behavioral problems? This is not a necessarily bad thing, a child study. People who are in contact with your son or daughter meet and discuss the behaviors that impact his learning. You can sit on this meeting too; it is part of rights and responsibilities of the parent in a school system. His behavior may come from being bored out of his skull in classes and may need to be placed in a more challenging environment. It could be a personality conflict with one teacher and not the other; it happens. Then, it could be a learning difficulty as well. It has been my experience that children begin to display behavioral problems when they're experiencing frustration, anxiety and tension from learning experiences. If this is the case, ask the teacher/administrator for documentation for his unacceptable behaviors in school. Also ask if they've done an observation of the behavior.

One suggestion could be is if you are willing to do the special education process and have the process initated, the child study will explore psychological, educational, and health concerns through a battery of testing. That usually takes 55 days. Once it is completed, usually a determination committee will determine whether or not your child is eligible for special education services. Do not take heart because it is late in the school year. Special ed programs have extended school year services, which is like summer school to address certain behaviors and academic goals.


Addressing the behavioral concerns...have you tried working with the school to have a behavioral contract? If he behaves accordingly in school, he gets an award of your choosing at home. That may help your son be accountable for his behavior in school and at home. Also, try a home-school log, which he takes from school and home. The caretakers are communicating concerns, accomplishments, and such. Let him know, which I know you do, that you love him very much and it upsets you when he misbehaves in school. I hope this helps!

2007-01-15 08:36:10 · answer #3 · answered by misswoodstockvateach 2 · 0 0

We have an 8 year old boy who was diagnosed with ADHD but you wouldnt even know it now. We told his teacher and she didnt believe it - that is how effective our methods are. (We have tried many different natural therapies before getting to this one which works best)

I dont think medication is good. Gives other side effects that could create worse problems.

Use fish oil tablets (whatever recommended dosage is on container) AND a multivitamin tablet every day. Make sure both are suitable for children. You can get both for children - just have to ask at the health food shop or chemist/pharmacy.

The other thing to do is to change your discipline strategy. Postive discipline works best. This is where you see him doing the right thing and reward him (by sometimes praising, sometimes giving a treat like staying up 15 mins later before bed or giving a special sticker etc. (because i dont believe food rewards are the best way)).

Negative disclipine is not as effective. This is the discipline where he does something wrong and then you give a punishment or tell him off or yell or smack or whatever. It is picking up on his negative behaviour and not reinforcing any positive.

Time out is excellent too. Calms down a situation and then you can go in and talk. Usually time out is a minute per year of age. So for a 7 year old it should be 7 minutes.

Be careful of his self esteem. They really get down on themselves for being "naughty or active" all the time, Really need to boost them when you can by saying postive things about them and still loving them etc.

2007-01-14 22:55:33 · answer #4 · answered by Nic 5 · 1 0

19 years ago, my brother's fifth grade teacher tried to tell my mom that he had ADD. Mom didn't believe her, so she decided instead to have my brother take an IQ test. Believe it or not, the only "behavioral problem" that existed was major boredom on his part. His IQ was 156, which was way beyond what the teacher could deal with. He'd get finished with his assignments during class time and begin to act up when he was bored. Putting him on Ritalin, which was what the teacher suggested, would have totally messed up his normal self. Maybe you should try having your son's IQ tested. It may prove to be very high and not ADHD. The best thing for you to do at that point may be simply to try homeschooling him and keep him involved in sports at the YMCA or something.

2007-01-17 08:40:30 · answer #5 · answered by Kathrine E 3 · 0 0

All children have behavior problems. I don't believe ADHD exists. There is something else going on. Don't drug him just because he can't sit still. He may be bored.Have him tested and get to the real problem.
Get some Omega-3's and a good vitamin for him.Omega-3' is fish oil. It's necessary for brain function. Vitamins are also necessary to keep the body healthy. He could also have a food allergy like milk, red dye...

2007-01-14 23:53:51 · answer #6 · answered by redwidow 5 · 1 0

My question for you is your child in special ed classes....or would you consider him being tested to quaified for extra assisance....if so make an appointment with you son's teacher and arrange testing for him and I personally think that't the best thing for your child cuz there will be one on one assisant to keep you son on target and they will train him to block out distactions. Please consider special education classes for your son!!!!

Other alterntitives are Natural method and Medication Method?

There are one of two things you can do.....you could do the natural way and change his diet no sugary food, drinks nothing but healthy stuff like friuts and veggies and you can get this diet from your child's Doctor or you can put your child on ADHD meds that does work improve behavior and grades in school etc. and it have a faster effect then the natural way!!!!

But I would make an appointment with your Doctor first before doing anything get an expert oppinion!!!

I hope this helps!

2007-01-15 13:39:09 · answer #7 · answered by Irish Girl 2 · 0 0

Love him, pay attention to him and communicate with. Ask him why he misbehaves, what triggers his behavior?
Meds(adderall) work okay but why use it, it only makes them feel like zombies, (my son lost 60 lbs while on adderall) but did not want to be bother and began being alone alot.

learn to work your way around his behavior, I usually change the subject on my son. He is 13 and he would go off on me by grabbing me by my neck. I told him if he ever did that again I would get the belt and belt him a couple. That settled him since Sept he has tried to hurt me. I see it in his facial expression when he is have a bad day and feel he could get pretty mad.

I learned to read his facial expression as did the school teachers.

2007-01-15 03:55:52 · answer #8 · answered by Ms. Angel.. 7 · 0 0

I ponder whether he's bored. A lot of youngsters who do good in institution with studying & math by and large lose interest. I imply believe approximately it. School is uninteresting! lol You are made to sit down at a table for hours on finish. I homeschool all three of my youngsters. My son is 7 a million/two & I can inform you truly he could be categorised disruptive if he used to be in institution. Most most probably be categorised ADD/ADHD. Kids like this do good in smaller categories & homeschooling. This manner they paintings extra at their possess velocity, classes may also be adjusted for the way in which they be trained (plenty of youngsters do not be trained the equal manner) plus if he demands a holiday he can take one. I even have a daughter who's thirteen. She too could be categorised ADD/ADHD if she used to be in institution.

2016-09-08 00:46:58 · answer #9 · answered by vanderbilt 4 · 0 0

Are you in the UK? If so, you should ask your son's school to ask the local authority to undertake an assessment of his special educational needs. Then, if those needs are serious enough, they will produce a Statement, which is a legally-enforceable document setting out the special educational help he will receive (e.g. specialist therapy for a certain number of hours per week, some one-to-one teaching etc.).

2007-01-15 01:14:54 · answer #10 · answered by Matt 2 · 0 0

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