At 6, he is super bright, but can't seem to follow directions. At times, he does strange and dangerous things for no apparent reason. Yesterday, I got a note from his teacher telling me that Liam was sticking the pencil in his ear and leaving it there to hold in place. When I asked him why he did that, his answer was, "I was bored." I know that I am an adult, but never in a million years would I stick a pencil in my ear no matter how bored I was.
Today, I got a call from his music teacher. Liam just won't listen and is all over the place. Can't sit still and wants to walk around. Music class is one of his favorite subjects and Mrs. Surrency is an affable teacher that Liam loves to pieces.
He does not want to follow directions, has a bad temper, is very stubborn, thinks he is right all of the time and knows better than anyone else and has no concerns for anyone other than himself.
Often, I have thought that he must have ADD, but he can focus on things when he wants. If he doesn't want to, then forget it. He can sit still when playing his video game or when watching a favorite cartoon or show. I know that he wants to do well. I know he wants his classmates to like him. I know he wants to behave at home and not be so impulsive. I am thinking that maybe he must have some type of neurological disorder such as Asperger's.
I have scheduled an appointment with the pediatrician to try to get him help. I am really leery of medicating children but if there is something that can help him calm down enough to concentrate on his work and social skills, then so be it. My heart is so heavy right now and crying doesn't help. I just want what's best for him.
I got to go get some forms from his pediatrician to fill out in time for his evaluation next month. Thank you for listening. 2840
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Oh Kait I am so sorry you are going through this. It's good that you are taking him to the pediatrician. They will be able to help you figure out how to help Liam. Maybe a child psychologist might help too. I'm praying for you guys!
Kait, sent you an e. Please don't put him on meds, my daughter did that and I'm heartbroken. He is bored, he needs more.
Have you given thought to homeschooling? Then you can set his level where you need to.
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Kait many (I should say most) children with ADD are quite able to focus on things such as video games and television because they provide a constant changing entertaining vehicle for their inattention. It is very important that you have Liam evaluated and I sincerely suggest by a specialist not a pediatrician. Before starting him on a trial of this or that med which will probably be the diagnosis of a pediatrician, make sure there are no underlying conditions such as Aspergers or PDD or even ODD. My son was diagnosed at 5 with ADHD and I went for years out of my mind with his constant antics and now at age 18 have finally been told he has more then ADHD he also has PDD and ODD. Do not go through what I went through or allow Liam to go through it. Make sure you get a thorough evaluation please!!! I emplore you!
We miss you in group mails and I miss all your spectacular layouts. E-mail me if there is anything I can do.
If Liam had diabetes, would you deny him insulin? Having ADD or any other type of disablility is not a failure on his or your part. It is a malfunctioning of something in his body. If he needs the meds, please give him all the help he needs without feeling like a failure.
But I should also say that Nick is growing out of that stubborn/stupid stage and maybe time is what Liam needs. I guess not for us mothers to diagnose, but the experts.
I've read that children with add were given flax seed oil instead of medication and did wonders. One of my friends has been going through this situation for a few years and tried giving her son the flax seed oil and she saw a great change. It didn't fix everything, but it helped him focus. So just a thought. Hope everything works out for you. We miss you in the ps group.
Malinda
Kait,
Sorry to hear about your trouble with Liam, I had similar troubles with my son when he was young, come to find out his boredom was coming from the lack of challenging work in his classroom. I spoke to his teacher and asked if she could give him harder work (she fought me at first), but then once she did, she called me to tell me what a difference there was in him. My son didn't have ADD, or ADHD (And really, I hate those labels), he was simply not getting challenged in school. Maybe this is what is going on with your little guy.
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