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Saismom posted:
My son is 11, soon to be 12. He still is throwing tantrums like he did at 2, we had thought we got away from this; he did good for about 1 1/2 yrs but now back in full force. Also, on top of this we have noticed increasing aggression in him. He has been in school since he was 3 and has always enjoyed school, he was the kid who hated Christmas & summer breaks because there was no school & now recently, he is in 6th grade & in middle school, he hates school. Every morning it is a 45 min fight with him to get ready for school. I have talked with his teachers & they all say he is not having problems with any kids & does well behaviourally at school. At his IEP all teachers stated he is a joy to have in class & is not having any problems. We already have him on Lexapro for anxiety & started him on risperdal last May for increased behaviors. His behaviourist thinks he is having age appropriate bhavior as far as the aggression & defiance goes & was excited to hear of it. To which I told her do you want him to come live with you? LOL If anyone has any advice how to muddle through this we would greatly appriciate it!
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Help son soon to be going through puberty!My son is 11, soon to be 12. He still is throwing tantrums like he did at 2, we had thought we got away from this; he did good for about 1 1/2 yrs but now back in full force. Also, on top of this we have noticed increasing aggression in him. He has been in school since he was 3 and has always enjoyed school, he was the kid who hated Christmas & summer breaks because there was no school & now recently, he is in 6th grade & in middle school, he hates school. Every morning it is a 45 min fight with him to get ready for school. I have talked with his teachers & they all say he is not having problems with any kids & does well behaviourally at school. At his IEP all teachers stated he is a joy to have in class & is not having any problems. We already have him on Lexapro for anxiety & started him on risperdal last May for increased behaviors. His behaviourist thinks he is having age appropriate bhavior as far as the aggression & defiance goes & was excited to hear of it. To which I told her do you want him to come live with you? LOL If anyone has any advice how to muddle through this we would greatly appriciate it!
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pmw68 responded:
I wish I did...I'm not there yet, but I am interested in what you find out. Do you notice that your son's tantrums can be expected at certain times (ie. break in a routine, after school, etc.) I would try to note when and why they are ocurring and see if you can eliminate some of the stress.

Good Luck.
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Report This| Share this:Help son soon to be going through puberty!I wish I did...I'm not there yet, but I am interested in what you find out. Do you notice that your son's tantrums can be expected at certain times (ie. break in a routine, after school, etc.) I would try to note when and why they are ocurring and see if you can eliminate some of the stress.<br /> <br />Good Luck.<br />Pam
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