My son is going to be six on April 26th. When he started Pre- K he was diagnosed with a language delay and he had so many problems with unacceptable behaviors. I was always being called at work and school to pick him up. Now in Kindergsrten he is attending speech but is doing outstandiung with his speech but the behaviors continue. My husband has been deployed for five years and it is just him and I. I am so frustrateded becaus I dont know what to do. I have tryed spanking, punsihment, taking the t.v. dvd's etc. My husband does not support me at all. He is against medication. I dont know what is wrong because my son has no issues academicaly. He has been reading since pre-k, can spell, you name it he can do. He has been tested for autism and does not have it. I dont know what to do? I am bringing him to be evaluated for ADD & ADHD next week. Should I consider medication? I dont want his behavor issues to affect his work or contiunue throughout his schooling.I need help!
2007-03-30 15:50:20 · 5 answers · asked by innocence7847 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Please see a specialist. Don't use Yahoo as a source of information in raising a child.
2007-03-30 15:53:17 · answer #1 · answered by mar m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is able to pay attention, has no trouble academically, and makes good progress during speech, he most likely does NOT have ADD or ADHD.
Consulting a psychologist about the behavior problems, and taking a parenting class will go a long way in helping you to manage your child.
2007-03-31 07:49:10 · answer #2 · answered by boogeywoogy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So many people jump to medication first, and that's a big, big decision to make. So many interventions should be tried before you go that route. Definitely talk with your son's pediatrician. He/She needs to get a dialog going with the school in order to set up a plan that will help your son. Thank God he's doing well academically!! I'm sure this is a problem that cooperation between home, school, and the doctor can quickly resolve. Good luck!!
2007-03-30 15:56:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not that I'm saying your son has Tourette Syndrome, but if you visit this link: http://tourettesyndrome.net/conditions.htm
you will find tons of useful information about conditions you may find similar to your child's situation. Disorders such as Tourette Syndrome, ADHD, BiPolar, Asperger's, Autism, etc all have different classifications, but they appear to be related within a single spectrum, and it's possible for someone to have one of these conditions as a primary diagnosis, and have a co-morbid condition present too. Read up...you're sure to find something on that link.
2007-03-30 15:56:14 · answer #4 · answered by Madre 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it can be part of the add or adhd,,, but it is something you may want to check his hearing,,, medication is the last resort,,, it seems like so many children are medicated now,,, try also keeping his sugar intake down that will help also,,, there is a book you can get about eatting and add ,,,
2007-03-30 16:01:05 · answer #5 · answered by cmhurley64 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋