Guest guest Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 wrote:" We are still battling this situation as well, but there are a few things that have helped. He is currently on Intuniv - and we have been at 3mg for about 10 days (there is a long ramp-up involved). This is helping him to think things through, and not get so angry impulsively. We are still in the infancy of this medication, but I believe it may be helping.Two other things that have helped: no yelling, raising voices, or even speaking in a negative tone. This can be very difficult, but the way my son processes criticism is a personal attack; telling him to clean his room in an authoriative tone results in opposition vs. a pleasant up beat, "time to clean your room now!" usually results in compliance. And stroking - stroking his hair, back, arm, or palm can help with anxiety or bring a meltdown to conclusion - usually followed by remorse and the appropriate apologies. "I agree with .For us, medication (Intuniv 2mg) has helped my 11 year old son, and an IEP at school - which is followed beautifully.Also, whenever he has a meltdown, we tell him that we want to hear him, but only if he addresses us in a civil fashion. We follow through by listening to him, and reminding him to use his words to tell us what is going on for him, not his fists or feet.I have to say, all these factors are combining to help him mature. We've not had a blow up all summer. For those of you with younger kids, maturity seems to help. At 7, DS raged three to four times a week.Best, R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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