I just got a note from my son's 3rd grade teacher last week that he is constantling hugging (or wrappin arms around kids and getting into tugging matches) with them. He too has some sensory intergration and I wonder if that is what is causing this. we are going to try a stress ball to have him keep his hands to himself.
Us too. Not hugging parents, but teacher and OT says other kids are getting lots of hugs from my child. Probably SID eh?Sounds like it could be. At least he's giving hugs though! It could be much worse.
Occupational therapy is probably your best bet. My son has sensory integration disorder and is receiving OT at school twice per week. I am going to start taking him tomorrow for more OT on my own. The insurance doesn't cover it but I'm willing to pay myself it it's going to help him. The excessive talking can be sensory integration issues and not the ADHD (or it can be both) but I've heard wonders about OT.
[QUOTE=kriggy]My 6yo nephew has autism and a lot of sensory issues, so I am aware of it - I believe my son has some of the SI stuff in that he seems to be understimulated and needs more touch than most... The massage balls I got for him are called Goosebumps and they seem to relax him at night..[/QUOTE]
could your insurance cover some Occupational Therapy visits? These specialists can help your son learn how to handle his sensory needs. Also the public school offers it - have your son evaluated. He may qualify for this through the school. My adhd 9 year old son has both speech an OT done through the public school in our town, however, they will try to fight you, at least it seems that way with my town and other mother's comments in other message boards! But our insurance does cover visits, maybe yours does as well!!
My 6yo nephew has autism and a lot of sensory issues, so I am aware of it - I believe my son has some of the SI stuff in that he seems to be understimulated and needs more touch than most... The massage balls I got for him are called Goosebumps and they seem to relax him at night..I am sorry you are having such trouble. I have read on here that the Daytrana patch has less of a rebound effect. Maybe you should consider it, since swallowing is an issue. Other than that, maybe consider a "booster" dose of short-acting ritalin in the afternoons right after school. We do this and it makes homework time so much better and she also treats her sister much better.My 10yr old son also always hugs and touches...he can be very clingy and get in people's personal space. We tried the "space bubble" explanation,,,,buy I really believe it is a sensory/impulsivity thing. We do "touchy time" at night..he gets a massage with this hard texture ball I got him and we just work on telling him he needs to ask first before he hugs, etc. Also, his Dad will "model" hugs for him...saying "ok, that's enough time for a hug..let go now" With my son, the contact calms & soothes him - I try to keep this in mind because it can drive you insane!!
When he gets all wound up and touchy, he has a couple things that calm him..legos and drawing. He tells me...in his own words....that he gets like that when his brain is bored and doing the legos/drawing keeps his brain stimulated!
[QUOTE=michel72]I don't know what to do with this child anymore..
He is almost 6. ADHD Hyper,impulsive,defiant,aggresive at times. He is on 20mgs Metadate once a day. We tried 30 and it was great but rebound horrible so we went back to 20. He does alright for most of the day but everyday I get a note. He was not too nice to friends, he refused to go to the library, he got very mad when loosing a game, etc...
My major concern now is that EVERYONE !! EVERYONE !! in school (teachers,other parents) that he goes and hugs them all the time. He goes and hugs people without knowing them at all. Neven seen them before !!. He just goes and clings on people !! Trust me..He does it to me all the time at home. He does not need more cuddling. He gets lots at home.
I think is a sensosy thing !! Does anyone else experience this too with their kids? He is driving me crazy ...interrupting...screaming when I am trying to talk to Dad or grandparents, he does not stop talking !! in the evenings he drives me insane !!! NON STOP !!
I really don't want to medicate him all day, but I am loosing my sanity !!
HE has a younger brother and also drives him crazy, won't live him alone !!.
We have tried Ritalin,adderall,focalin, and Metadate has been the one that seems to help the most while it lasts.
Concerta he won't swallow.
Any advise will be appreciated.
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Are you familiar with sensory integration? My ADHHHHHHD son also has sensory itegration, but their all different forms of it! Google it for some info!
Beth
Where you live is there anything you can link him to for help with socialization and your other issues? Does the school offer anything? Our school has my girl in socialization groups and she is also in a research study at a University for ADHD and they offer her the same as well as parenting classes for us. Do you have a psychologist or psychiatrist your son is seeing maybe he/she can recommend something to you. Hang in there I feel your pain and you are definetly not alone. It is hard when our kids get rejected I feel like crying sometimes for her and my girl is the opposite very outgoing and friendly wants to belong and annoys others at times.
As for the hugging it sounds like he just wants acceptance and attention.I don't know what to do with this child anymore..
He is almost 6. ADHD Hyper,impulsive,defiant,aggresive at times. He is on 20mgs Metadate once a day. We tried 30 and it was great but rebound horrible so we went back to 20. He does alright for most of the day but everyday I get a note. He was not too nice to friends, he refused to go to the library, he got very mad when loosing a game, etc...
My major concern now is that EVERYONE !! EVERYONE !! in school (teachers,other parents) that he goes and hugs them all the time. He goes and hugs people without knowing them at all. Neven seen them before !!. He just goes and clings on people !! Trust me..He does it to me all the time at home. He does not need more cuddling. He gets lots at home.
I think is a sensosy thing !! Does anyone else experience this too with their kids? He is driving me crazy ...interrupting...screaming when I am trying to talk to Dad or grandparents, he does not stop talking !! in the evenings he drives me insane !!! NON STOP !!
I really don't want to medicate him all day, but I am loosing my sanity !!
HE has a younger brother and also drives him crazy, won't live him alone !!.
We have tried Ritalin,adderall,focalin, and Metadate has been the one that seems to help the most while it lasts.
Concerta he won't swallow.
Any advise will be appreciated.
also, kids at school do not want to play with him !!
The teacher says that he would not keep his hands to himself. He is always bugging them.
Hello i have a suggestion this sounds alot like what my son did except he keep talking ....They put him on a mid day pill . so one in morning one in afternoon..