My ds is 7. Main ADHD problem is impulsivity. He's also very bright and observant (so his teachers tell me every year). He notices EVERYTHING and points out every little thing to other kids that they should do differently. If a child puts a paper in the wrong folder, he corrects them. That's just one example. I could go on and on, but you get the idea. He's always going to be very observant, but I need to help him keep his observations inside his head. Part of it is being 7. He wants to help people do things "the right way," so he points out their mistakes. Another part of it is that he likes to point out when other people make mistakes (because for years-- before meds-- people constantly were telling him how to act differently). I think another part of it is impulsivity. A thought goes through his head, and it comes out his mouth. We've been tinkering with his dose, and teacher said things have improved some. However, the bossiness has been an ongoing problem, mainly on the playground. DS always wants to be the referee in a game of kickball, soccer, or whatever. If he's not ref, he argues with the ref that the person was out, etc. Teacher said that he's making the other kids crazy by accusing them of violating rules, arguing whether it was a run, etc. I need to figure out how to help him be less bossy so his peers will like him better. Any ideas?
I should add that they're creating a new rule on the playground. He can give "suggestions" three times, and if he does it again, he needs to move onto a new activity. A recess aide will monitor the situation. I think this seems fair. Hopefully it'll help him gain some self-control, and if he's having trouble, it'll prevent him from ticking off his peers too much. I don't think this is the full answer, though.
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