help me my son may have some type of add?
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Teach him! be a parent. Already I can see where the problem is, you aren't dealign with him, you are having others take the reins. He needs YOU.
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In children, it is often difficult to distinguish between bipolar and ADD/ADHD, so it may be worth getting a second opinion. If you haven't read it, can I also suggest you get a copy of the Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide (Amazon link below). It may also be worth looking at http://www.crazyboards.org as you will get some good advice there.
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Take him to the doctor, have his hearing checked, if he is making grunting noises and such, there may be something that is blocking his hearing like water in the ear canal and or his vocal ability, Best to learn now and get him help, speaking and hearing adds so much to being able to comprehend the world around you.\n\nYou may want to consider the possibility of autism.  Children with autism often lose their words they previously had such as baba, mama, dada, and etc. around age 2 to 3. \nPut up phrases and words all around your house on flashcards, read them with him, see if he'll try to mimick what you are reading, or try to sound out the words with you.\n\nGood Luck
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He may not actually have ADHD.  That's a pretty good way to figure out if a child has it, but it's unethical to give someone drugs to see how they might affect the person--so it's not done.  My guess is he's been misdiagnosed, but try to get the medication switched by consulting with your doctor.
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You don't specify his age, but it sounds like he isn't terribly young, having beent o so many counsellors & psychologists ... Have you ever had him tested for brain damage?  There are a number of causes, and the effects are often not obvious.  I suggest that you thoroughly check out this Web site ... There are oodles of articles, & explanations, & lots of encouragement there:\n\nhttp://come-over.to/FASCRC/\nFAS Community Resource Center - Main Index\n\nThese are more specific for older children: http://come-over.to/FASCRC/#behavior\nHow Alcohol Exposure Affects Behavior - Sub Index\n\nFrom what I understand, Alcohol is a major  -- but not the only -- contributor/causer of brain damage.  It is very hard to find a doctor who understands the problem, and recognizes it.  But there are tried & true methods for handling them.  No two individuals are the same.  One may be gifted in an area where another is totally disabled.  Please -- check it out.  Such people need specialized 'programs' to help them deal with life.  You sound like you'd welcome the guidance.\nYou are to be commended for trying to get him help, instead of 'burying your head under the covers'!\n\nPS:   You may also want to check out:\n\nhttp://thedoctorwithin.com/index_fr.php?page=articles/charlie.php\nPediatricians, Brain Fats, Formula, and Raw Milk: the Jig Is Up\n\nhttp://thedoctorwithin.com/index_fr.php?page=articles/autism_mercury.php\nAutism & Mercury -- The San Diego Conference\nhttp://thedoctorwithin.com/index_fr.php?page=articles/autism_vaccines.php\nAutism & Vaccines - by Tim O'Shea\nhttp://thedoctorwithin.com/index_fr.php?page=articles/autismin2003.php\nAutism -- Vaccine Injury or Just Genetics? -- Tim O'Shea
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add, but not autism. it is a thing you're born with.
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Here are some ideas from a parent of 2 children with autism and adhd. As for your child acting out in public,children with Adhd and Autism often have very, very short attention spans and prone to having sensory overload. When going out in public does he have something like a blanket that he can take along as a comfort measure? You might want to try  taking activities along for him to do (drawing, books,etc..) Avoid legos, they drive kids with autism and adhd up a wall!\nYour child may very well need medication. Ask you doctor about a cocktail of drugs. My son takes Luvox and Risperdal everyday. We can tell when he misses a dose! He get more aggressive, acts out, is hard to redirect.\nMay I suggest that the parents get on some sort of anti-depression medication. Having a special needs child can be VERY harrowing!!!\nIf you need any more help don't hesitate to ask. We can arrange a way to chat.
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I have a group on Yahoo! called Aspies Are Us. You are more than willing to join. We are a bunch of Aspies/Auties-higher-functioning folks--as long as it doesn't offend you. ;-)\n\nGood luck!\n\nMichelle\n\nPs... My group has lots of resources--and you can ask us ANY questions about your son. Take care! God Bless you & your son!
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You can contact local branches of the Autism Society of America and they can really help you.  Don't go with your doctors attitude, at age 3, even if it's not autim, but another sort of problem, he needs intervention.  The sooner the better.  My son is mildly autisic and for years I let the doctor convince me to give it time for him to catch up.  I waited a little too long (he was 4) and I regret not going with my instincts.
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First of all, please have him evaluated by a psychiatrist. There are so many mental disorders that strike men at about the age of 15 on up. I can't say what his problem might be, but the sooner you have him evaluated , the sooner you can get him the help he needs. It may as simple as some medication or re-education on a possible learning disorder.
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See a Naturopath and get tested for food allergies. Recent research has shown this to be a major cause. Increase youe intake of fish oils..this has been shown to help significantly also. try a therapy called Thought Field therapy this is getting amazing results in kids with ADD.\nSee this site for more http://www.jentleearthhealing.com/tft.html.\nCraig-Naturopath.
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add? im not really sure, there are alot of symptoms there.
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I would say I was about  hmmm 5 or six when I started using words and such.  Most aspergers and autistics have trouble using body language and you say your child uses body language.  So far at four I would think he is closer to ADHD than autistic nor aspberger's.  My mother was quite concerned with me and took me to psychiatrists and other specialists on autism.  True the non-speech may point to autism but the body language and the hugs and kisses point strongly away from autism.  I really hope he starts speaking soon.  You wanted my e-mail no problem its canucksfan729@hotmail.com.
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My opinion is that any person with ADD may need aids, especially when it comes to stressful situations such as taking a test.  In order to truly demonstrate what you know you might certainly need extra time or other allowances.  That would not be unusual.
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It is possible that your son has a disorder called dyslexia, where he cannot comprehend written words. His letters may be mixed up. Get help before he enters first grade. Make sure he's able to write. It is possible. Be patient with him
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Yes you can.  Many kids with ADD are very motivated to learn using computer programs and various forms of computer technology.  Actually you can use just about anything to teach any child - it all depends on the child's interests.  There is considerable evidence that kids with ADD can pay attention and focus much longer when they are working at things that interest them, and computers seem to interest them greatly.  My advice would be to use whatever captivates them.
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Each child is different and will have different needs, but I would recommend trying several things. \n\nFirst, you might consider looking into why he is engaging in the behaviors you mentioned. Make clear and objective descriptions of the behaviors that are concerning you. Then, make some notes whenever the behavior occurs. You could make a chart with three columns: (A) What happens before the behavior, (B) What the behavior was, and (C) What happened after or as a result of the behavior. \n\nYou may find that it gets him attention from adults, or that it gets him a time-out (maybe he is overwhelmed in the situation and wants to be removed). If you see a pattern from the information you collect, you could teach him other ways to get attention or whatever he is gaining from doing these behaviors. These could include, tapping someone on the shoulder, asking for attention, handing someone a card that says, "attention please" or "all done" (to get permission to leave an area), etc. Also, make sure that you are giving him praise or a reinforcer (something he likes) when he is engaging in positive behavior. \n\nTo find out more about this technique, I would suggest speaking to your school district's autism specialist, if they have one, or special education teachers (if your son is in school). It is called "functional analysis." This is an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) technique. You may want to seek the advice of an ABA professional that can get to know your son and his needs. However, I would give one word of caution about this. Make sure that your ABA person also has a background in special education and child development, because many don't. This is very important.\n\nBest of luck and I hope this helps you!