I don't know how I feel about this but during a routine appointment at ds' sn school the pead asked me if he always moved as much and about his anger outbursts and poor attention span.
I didn't give it much thought but she has sent three ADHD questionnaires through the post and I've come to realise that she thinks he might have it.
He is 6 and we really struggle to control his explosive anger. We have also been surprised at his lack of progress at school - we thought he might have learnt to count or recognise letters by now but his progress has been very static. Our family life is very limited because of DS, he is a liability when out and even in his buggy will get angry and try to kick anything or anyone who comes near, while shouting obscenities and screaming.
I am surprised how I feel about the ADHD possibility. On one hand I think that if he has it, we could possibly tackle it and make his and our lives easier, on the other hand, I find it depressing that he could have ASD and ADHD and from the little I've read about medications, they seem like they've got lots of side effects which concerns me.
Sorry, this is a badly written post. I feel like it's likely DS does have ADHD and it just pisses me off and worries me in equal measure. I know that sounds odd but I am struggling with coming to terms with his disability and it just feels like another knock.
Anyone experienced similar and how did it turn our for you and you dc?
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