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[quote=Anonymous]2 part question.  I have a 12yo who likely has adhd, or mild autism.

1) Does anyone else's child have an extreme reaction to any insinuation of weakness?  Simple things like noticing when they are coming down with a cold.  Or acknowledging that they might be fearful or nervous about something.  These normal parental gestures, for some reason, trigger extreme angry reactions, and wildly inappropriate behavior.  I don't understand it.  What's behind it?  Even as a young toddler, she would absolutely hate it if I paid any attention to an injury or tried to comfort her.  It's like she's in denial and must believe she is invincible.

2) How do you then handle the atypical problematic behavior?  For example, DH mentioned that she is congested and sneezing this morning. She then responded with death threats, started making stabbing motions with a fork, throat slitting gestures, and started growling like a feral animal.  She's 12.

It's kind of crazy.  And at other times can be so sweet and such a cool kid, but then there's stuff like this.  We've talked about how inappropriate this behavior is, but at times it's like she reverts to being a toddler and has zero control over how she acts towards us.

Any insights, advice?[/quote]

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