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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
8 year old behavior prob
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
8 year old behavior prob
by cd1gold, Apr 21, 2008 03:09PM
My 8 year old son does not seem to care about anything other than playing. He makes good grades AB honor roll but, it has been a struggle. He is constantly in trouble at school for talking out of turn, not raising hand, laughing, etc.. He was treated for adhd, anxiety, ocd, with concerta and had severe side effects (vomiting sever headache, aggression). He is doing better but doesn't seem to listen. He is the last to comply to a verbal order, and seems oblivious to others directions (argues). Is this a behavior issue or could there be something else wrong?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Apr 22, 2008 06:50AM
, Apr 22, 2008 06:50AM
It sounds like the diagnostic picture with your son is not clear, and it is important to have some clarity about this. Relative to be oppositional behavior itself, it requires straightforward behavior management whether or not it is a component of an emotional disorder. There is no substitute for sound limit setting and discipline. Follow the procedures in Lynn Clark's book SOS Help for Parents and you will see progress in the behavior. Also, seek some clarity about your son's emotional status, either by returning to his providers or arranging a second opinion.
