Cussing | ADHD Information

I agree with Paul. It is probably impulse control. It is so hard once these kids learn this language to get them to stop. If he knows it makes you mad, he'll probably use it to make it you more mad,  funny how much kids like to push our buttons . I also would remind him that language is not appopriate and not used in your home, but know especially if it after meds wear off, it is probably lack of impulse control.We are having a problem with our 8yo who cusses when he is upset. Uses "shut up" a lot along with some other foul language. No one in our family uses this language and not sure when/how he picked up these words.

I bet  he was sorry after the incident and acknowledged later that the words were inappropriate.  If so, your dealing with lack of inpulse control (what's on his mind is on his tongue)with little control to keep it their.  This is not offering an excuse just explaining the mechanics behind an ADHD kid's thinking.  My son is the same with the word "NO" triggering his explosions.  Depending upon the time of day, if we deny him something, we become the enemy and evil so that words and actions against us are justified.  Just remember, not to get caught up in his energy and if you do, don't model the words you don't want him to say.  Yea, I know it's easy to say these things but hard to follow through in action.  Let him know that 'the family does not talk to each other that way' and then ignore him until he is in control enough to temper his language.

Paul

Just give him an automatic timeout every single time he does it. He'll last a week or so.