I have a soon to be four year old child who has been diagnosed with ADHD combined, ODD, with bi-polar traits. We have such a hard time with any changes, such as his routine, right down to getting a new pair of shoes. He is a very difficult child w/o his meds, but on them, we don't have much trouble. He's just so picky about things. He even has a fear of ants now. Before, he used to go barefoot all the time, now he won't even leave the porch w/o his shoes on. He claims to see ants quite often, and claims GOD will strike them dead. If anyone can help me understand better, that would be great. Thanks for reading. And please, only serious answers.
2007-03-29 19:43:48 · 5 answers · asked by Jessie 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
This is very normal for children who have ADHD and OCD, and you will need to learn to pick your battles with your son. Let him wear the old ones until they start hurting his feet. That is what we have to do with our little guy. The more you push and prod him along, the more resistant he will be to any suggestions. He will continue to find new and different phobias, as he forgets about others that the had before. You will need to find a way to make him think it is his idea to try to introduce him to different and new things. Ours will not eat but 10 different things. He resists any and all other foods saying they make him sick. I have the fulltime responsibility of taking care of an 8 year old that has pretty much the same diagnosis as your son. Just try to remember when you are having a difficult time with him, he didn't choose to be this way.
2007-03-29 19:51:19 · answer #1 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Many adults have a hard time with change so it is understandable for a child to have a hard time with it, especially with all of his problems. I grew up in a home with a bipolar mother and brother so I can relate to that difficulty. Staying on his meds is so very important. I can tell a difference right away in my mom and brother if they don't take their meds. They become mean and angry for no apparent reason. Be patient with your son and keep him on his routine as much as possible. He isn't going to be easy to raise however, I know he will be a blessing in your life. Good luck.
2007-03-30 08:10:53 · answer #2 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. I was diagnosed with practically every attention deficit/behavioral problem you can name. In reality, I was just really bored and had an active imagination.
2. I was really picky to. I've been downgraded to persnickity in recent years.
3. Try finding outlets for his energy. Get him involved in something that will give him a mental challenge.
4. Medication isn't the answer. Does he seem "out of it" when he's on his meds? If so, stop giving them to hi and ask your primary care physician about it.
2007-03-30 03:35:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
People everywhere tend to ritualise change. I've been writing articles myself about this sort of thing on Helium.com.
At least he seems to be interested in what he's doing even if he's taking a long time about it. Here's some links:
2007-03-30 03:04:34 · answer #4 · answered by courage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read about autistic spectrum disorder. He could have a mild form of autism. I have been reading about it alot lately.
2007-03-30 04:07:47 · answer #5 · answered by peaches 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋