Your son could benefit from behavior therapy. This takes some serious work and dedication on the part of the parent. But it is worth it if you really want to help your son.

Teaching your child about the consequences of his behavior is a good place to start. Take a look at these articles. They offer excellent, easy-to-follow advice from experts.

Better Discipline for ADHD Children

Discipline Without Regret

I hope this helps. Dena

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Thanks Dena,

Yes, the article has great techniques on dealing with difficult behaviors, I will definitely consider using them. Also, what are your views on Concentration Essential, an all natural product used for both adults and children to treat symptoms for ADHD/ADD? This product appears not to have any side effects and suppose to really help control concentration, hyperactivity, outburst and other behaviors related to ADHD/ADD. Do you know of anyone using this product or has used it in the pass? If so, what were the results?

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I would check to be sure that metal toxicity and allergies are not affecting your son. An MD can test for lead. You can find a doctor at naet.com to test him accurately for allergies. If you pick an acupuncturist from the list, they can work with emotional issues also. None of this will straighten your kid out completely, but they may help.

Also, be sure he doesn't have Sensory Processing difficulties-an Occupational Therapist can assess him. Developmental Vision and hearing assessments might be appropriate also.

There are plenty of natural remedies on the market. A doctor who does muscle testing can help you determine if any of them are helpful. Omega 3 oils are important for everyone to get. I use Bach Flowers Rescue Remedy on my 10-yr-old when he gets worked up. It seems to calm him down.

Someone said Oppositional Defiant Disorder is when there is nothing a grown-up can say that cannot be disputed, ignored, modified or refused. Sometimes I just have to laugh when my kid is arguing, othertimes I say "you don't have to argue this", or "your point is?" . Life is tough when you have that type of kid! Good luck!

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Hi...it's interesting to read these posts...I have an 8 yr old brother (I'm 28) and he's exactly the same...It's extremely frustrating! We noticed that he was different at around 3 when he started throwing tantrums, droping to the ground on the playground, crying all the time when he didn't get his way. We thought he'd grow out of it. Now he's 8 and the only thing he wants to do is watch TV and play online computer games..It's weird talking to him..it's like he's not even comprehending what you're saying to him. He responds with phrases and quotes from the cartoons without even knowing what they mean. He always bargains though, he thinks he can talk his way out of doing h.w. or chores or following orders. We could see that he's not exactly stupid, he's conniving when he needs to be, but smth is Definitely off. The teachers don't take him on trips b/c he always runs away and doesn't listen to them or anybody for that matter. I mean I personally think that HARD DISCIPLINE is what he needs. Kids in 3rd world countries grow up real fast...b/c they have to, and I think babying kids with behavioral issues keeps them in an infantile state of mind....Please share your experiences with me. Thank you.

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