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[quote=Anonymous]Oh man. My kind, caring, compassionate, affable, and (Jewish) high school freshman thought his Hitler joke was HILARIOUS.

Needless to say, his classmates, teacher, and principal did not agree.

SMH

OP, I believe you, and I feel your worry and concern: The impulsivity is real, the dopamine-rush is real, and stimulation seekers are particularly susceptible to risk-taking and rule-breaking because they are wired that way. Teens are dumb and impulsive anyway, rebellious anyway, and ADHD teens can really be special snowflakes. The struggle is real, and so is the fear. One momentary dopamine rush can have life-altering consequences.

We're starting medication precisely in order to help get his system on a more even keel. As for therapy, I wonder if there is a cognitive-behavioral approach that would help these live-wired kids notice their impulses and react more quickly. I wouldn't focus on feelings; I would focus on techniques. Find a new therapist.

What does your teen have to say? You said he doesn't seem to be able to reign it in: Does he want to? 
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