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has she had a full evaluation by a Child Psychiatrist?
Is your daughter taking any medication? Sometimes medication can bring out irritability and anger - or was she angry before medication?
Violent outbursts like you describe need to be dealt with asap, I would really suggest finding a really good Child Psychiatrist to sort out what is going on. If you already have a good one, then you need to make an appointment and discuss your concerns.
Take care,
-KathleenView Thread

-KathleenView Thread

Have you looked into a 504 plan for him? That could be super helpful with limiting the amount of homework and help him to succeed and gain confidence.
Is your son under medication management with an adolescent psychiatrist?
I will paste a few links for you to explore also - I hope they will be of some help.
http://helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_teaching_strategies.htm
http://www.wrightslaw.com/advoc/ltrs/eligibility_add.htm
http://www.aacap.org/cs/ADHD.ResourceCenter/adhd_faqs
Take care Butterfly!
-KathleenView Thread

I may not be too much help here, but my daughter has been on risperdone for 6-years and while she hasn't had that issue, I have heard of it.
Does your daughter have some developmental delays?
What does her Dr. think ?? What is her current dose, and is she on any other medication?
Thanks, more info. would be helpful.
-KathleenView Thread

That must be extremely frustrating! From all that I've read and heard about over the years, there could be many causes of memory loss.
Here is an informative article and some ideas to think about and explore:
http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/memory-loss
I hope you find some answers!! Good luck,
-KathleenView Thread

This is soooooo very difficult and I really feel for you. If its any consolation, I totally understand!!!!
My 4th daughter was very much like you describe.
So, a few questions..............
Does your little guy see a Child Psychiatrist? Was that who originally diagnosed him? What is the anger disorder?
How often do you see the Dr. (or Psychiatrist)?
Really good Child Psychiatrists can be difficult to find (depending on what state you live in) and it may take going thru a few before finding one.
You need support and a game plan or else you will have a mental breakdown trying to deal with your son.
If you write back, I can offer some ideas and resources.
Sending you ((((((((((((Hugs & Support))))))))))))))
-KathleenView Thread

What medication is your gson on currently??
Does he see a Child Psychiatrist ?
That's great you've taken parenting classes, does he live w/you full time??
Thanks for answering my questions - I will try to be more helpful when you reply!
-KathleenView Thread

My daughter was dx at age 7 and it did take several med trials to get her feeling better and stable.
I joined the organization http://www.thebalancedmind.org/ (formerly CABF) right after my daughter was dx, and I can not tell you how supportive and informative the members are!!! I joined an online support group and have never felt alone again.
This journey can be difficult, scary and lonely, so please look into the organization, you won't be sorry you did!!
(((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))
-KathleenView Thread

My daughter was wired, restless and could not sleep with Abilify.
Her psychiatrist suggested we dose her only in the AM. Unfortunately it wasn't the med for her, but many children do have success with it.
You should always run this by your son's psychiatrist first, but I would imagine it would be fine to split up his dose (1/2 AM and 1/2 PM), or dose him all in the morning.
Good luck!
-KathleenView Thread

A Child Psychiatrist is an M.D. who can prescribe medications and do med management.
For such severe behavioral issues a Child Psychiatrist is a must. Don't waste valuable time or $$ on the Psychologist route.
Psychologists play a role in behavior modification and coping skills once a child is relatively stable, but from what you are describing a Psychiatrist is in order.
Take care,
-KathleenView Thread
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