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[quote=Anonymous]We are in the process of getting diagnosed, but my 4 1/2 year old has been in OT for 2 years for SPD and it's very apparent to all that there's more going on. Definitely ADHD Inattentive, with some impulsivity is my guess. I've been managing but as he's gotten bigger and more physical, it's just so hard. The kid hurts my body. He doesn't mean to head butt me, but he does. He just can't listen and follow the simplest directions. I feel like I'm yelling at him or angry at him so often, which, sadly, does seem to get him to focus. I'm also having to be more physical than I think appropriate with him, having to grab his body and help (i.e.: force) him to do things.  I'm not parenting him well. I love him so much, but I'm reaching my limit and find that the older he gets the less patience I have.

I am just a wreck. I don't want to parent like this. I need better parenting techniques. Where can I go? Who can help? What's the first book I should pick up? I've been to Dan Shapiro's class-it wasn't that helpful, too general. I need more. [/quote]

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