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[quote=Anonymous]This sounds tough. My son is age 6, level 2, and to be honest, we just don't bring him a lot of places. e.g., things like children's museums and movie theaters are non-starters due to too  much stimulation. Even for lower-key activities, we know we only have a couple hours before almost any set of activities will be overwhelming. My wife basically won't bring him anywhere alone because he's gotten too big and strong to handle.

I completely get the concerns, challenges, and frustration over medications. Stimulants can be tough, particularly if you're struggling with feeding. And some made my son more aggressive, while the ones that previously helped have become impossible to find due to shortages.

You're probably already doing this, but if not, you should consult a child psychiatrist about potential medications. If you're getting to a point where you physically can't handle your child's tantrums, there are other things to consider besides stimulants. My son recently started risperidone, and while it hasn't been life-changing, there has been a noticeable improvement. And it has a side effect of weight gain and increased appetite, which is actually a benefit in our case due to an extremely picky eater.[/quote]

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