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Posted by A.P. on April 5, 2000, at 10:24:01
I have a friend that has a 6 year old son. He was diagnosed with ADHD and was placed on Adderall which he's been taking several months now.
A recent episode he had at school is prompting my question. While in the lunchroom, he quietly slipped a
napkin into his pants and urinated on it. Although no one knew he was doing this...He then put the urine soaked napkin on his lunch tray,
told his friends, which of course at this age,
found it hysterically funny. His parents are understandably upset.
When the child was asked about it, he cried uncontrollably and said that he just really
needed to go to the bathroom badly but his teachers don't allow this during lunch time.
He's quite a little character so maybe this is just his personality?
He's also "mooned" his class and while changing for a play once, he "accidentally"
dropped his shirt in the toilet...etc...
My question is..Does this sound out of the ordinary for a child to do?
Can a side effect or dosage level of such a medication like adderall cause extreme behavior?
His father once stated that his son seemed "zombie-like" at times due to adderall.
They contacted their physician but he felt the medication had little to do with it.
Could this be symptomatic of a specific behavior problem? Possibly a lack of discipline?
Any ideas or knowledge shared would be so much appreciated as the parents have
no idea what to do.
Thanks
Posted by FP on April 5, 2000, at 12:05:11
In reply to Behavior Problem, posted by A.P. on April 5, 2000, at 10:24:01
He's six. Six year old boys do stuff like that. They and their friends think it's hilarious. Personallly, I wouldn't even call it extreme. Trust me. I was 6. A long time ago.
That said, sometimes "Class Clowns" do have issues - usually family related, at that age.
I'll let someone else handle the Adderall part of the question, but if it's similiar to Ritalin, my guess would be that yes, it could lead to loss of inhibition and more "acting out."
Hope that helps,
FP
Posted by michael on April 5, 2000, at 13:01:37
In reply to Re: Behavior Problem, posted by FP on April 5, 2000, at 12:05:11
> He's six. Six year old boys do stuff like that. They and their friends think it's hilarious. Personallly, I wouldn't even call it extreme. Trust me. I was 6. A long time ago.
>
> That said, sometimes "Class Clowns" do have issues - usually family related, at that age.
>
> I'll let someone else handle the Adderall part of the question, but if it's similiar to Ritalin, my guess would be that yes, it could lead to loss of inhibition and more "acting out."
>
>
> Hope that helps,
> FPI kind of have to agree w/FP... However, I'm not a parent, and it's definitely good/healthy to examine the issue from all possible angles!
Having said that, and not knowing any more than what was in your message... I'd also have to point out that "boys will be boys..." Hopefully that's all it is.
Posted by Victoria on April 6, 2000, at 18:21:40
In reply to Re: Behavior Problem, posted by michael on April 5, 2000, at 13:01:37
You mentioned his "physician"? Does that mean he's being given the adderal by his pediatrician? If so, and you have concerns, maybe you should get a second opinion from a child psychiatrist or a pharmacologist that specializes in children (if such people exist).
> > He's six. Six year old boys do stuff like that. They and their friends think it's hilarious. Personallly, I wouldn't even call it extreme. Trust me. I was 6. A long time ago.
> >
> > That said, sometimes "Class Clowns" do have issues - usually family related, at that age.
> >
> > I'll let someone else handle the Adderall part of the question, but if it's similiar to Ritalin, my guess would be that yes, it could lead to loss of inhibition and more "acting out."
> >
> >
> > Hope that helps,
> > FP
>
> I kind of have to agree w/FP... However, I'm not a parent, and it's definitely good/healthy to examine the issue from all possible angles!
>
> Having said that, and not knowing any more than what was in your message... I'd also have to point out that "boys will be boys..." Hopefully that's all it is.
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