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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow OP, I had to reread the post to make sure I didn't post this myself. Your son sounds exactly like my 5 1/2 year old. Same issues - impulsivity, ADHD, Behavior issues, language delays, fine motor delay. Not sure about epilepsy, but we are actually seeing a pediatric neurologist in about a month because I'm concerned he may be having absence seizures.

We tried medication briefly about 6 months ago. It didn't do anything for him. We are considering trying to again in the future, but I want to see how he does in Kindergarten first and to try behavioral therapy. I have been trying positive discipline for now. Giving him incentives seems to work.

I don't know how severe your son's ADHD is. Mine is significant in that he has a terrible time paying attention and staying on task. If it really starts to interfere with school, then we will go the medication route.[/quote]

Its severe. He simply can't wait for us, anywhere. He hits and acts on literally every impulse he has, all the time. He knocks over towers, etc. He cannot stop himself. he runs in parking lots. Can I ask what medication you tried? His language is finally in average range on tests but there are still a lot of issues. The primary delays right now seem to be fine motor and behavior.[/quote]

We tried guanfacine first. It seemed to work for about a week- more calm and focused.. But then seemed to stop working by the next week. Also tried Metadate CD- no effect and then he started becoming very emotional so we stopped that. From what you describe it sounds like your sons ADHD is really severe - if I were in your shoes I would definitely consider medication- I think it takes time to figure out which one will work for your son- but from what you describe it does not sound to me that behavior therapy would be effective without first addressing his inability to control his body and impulses. I would suggest seeing a child psychiatrist or developmental pediatrician that can prescribe meds.[/quote]

Thanks - we are working with a dev ped. Was there a reason you didn't try quillivant or Adderall/classic stimulant?
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