Help !! Does this sound like ADHD??? | ADHD Information

I agree with all above. I would reevaluate his meds and see if they are the
right ones or the right dosage. Talk with his doctor. Behavior modification
at home and with a professional would really help. He sounds like he is
seeking attention from everyone. Work on one issue at a time and try to
tackle it that way. Start with what gets him into trouble the most at school
or home. Hang in there, you will get a handle on this.It sounds like he has an undiagnosed comorbid(s). I would have him evaluated by a neuropsychologist. And then, an EXPERT psychopharmocologist. I'd seek out a children's hospital for these things.

Do you think the meds are at the right level? I agree with the adding of guanfacine. My son has been on concerta and is 10. He takes 90mgs along with 1 mg of guanfacine/tenex.

I would discuss the upping the concerta with the prescribing doctor, as well as the addition of guanfacine. This will help control any impulsive behavior. I would do this before I change meds all together.

He just sounds like an adhd not medicated to me. (My son did the poke with a pencil when he was in first grade - that lead to the meds beginning!)

He is also probably beginning puberty at almost 12, remember that will change meds all together!

That's my opinion.

Sounds like a visit to the Psych is needed, and maybe a med change.

My son is 11 and 1/2 and in the 6th grade.  Here is whats going on:

 

Throws pens and students

Jabbed a student with a mechanical pencil when (provoked supposedly)

Pokes people

Asks the same question over and over, like can I do this, or buy this

This is after he has taken is 54 mg. of concerta a day.

Before meds in the morning:

Stomps on the floor

Bangs on the kitchen table

Looks for things to do to irriate family

Copies people in family.

This is just a brief list, he also NEVER takes responsiblity for his action, always has an excuse or reason to blame someone else.

HELP ME PLEASE - My husband and I are out of options with our son and we don't know what to do anymore!!!  He is getting into a lot of trouble in school.

 

I assume you have had him dx by a doctor b/c you have him on Concerta. There are many different symptoms to ADHD and no child alike has the same ones. Also, there are things that can mimic ADHD symptoms like food allergies. Also, some meds don't work you might have to try another. I think Concerta is what a lot doctors try first. Sounds like an impulse issue and I have my son on Tenex for that but that is the only thing he is on along with supplements.

Has your son always done this? Did the symptoms get worse with him on the meds? Do you have him on any alternative meds - like supplements (Omega 3's)? Has your child scene a child pysh or was the prescription by a pediatrician?

There are many questions and they need to addressed by a professional.

Also, I would look into a behavior modification program at home- it take a while but it really helps.
Good luck!
newmom39349.2520486111Hi Kelly,

Just a few questions to help us understand...

1. At what age was he diagnosed with ADHD? Was it the "combined " type? Only attention issues? Or, both attention and hyperactivity? (Sounds like he has hyperactivity issues, but I would like to know how he was diagnosed.)
2. What type of doctor prescribed Concerta? A pediatrician? A psychiatrist? A neurologist?
3. How long has it been since the doctor last saw your son?
4. After he takes his Concerta in the morning, how long does it take before he starts to have problems at school? Is it early in the day, noon, or late in the school day?

If you can provide more info, it would much appreciated.