My son has ADHD/Disruptive Behaviour Disorder with some sensory issues, he is now 4. I have had many a struggle and have carried him out of Walmart like a footbal at times, all the while he is kicking, biting and screaming.
I have cried, avoided places, hide at home and even gave up taking him out to certain places for over a year.
Our problem is two fold: one he was just diagnosed in Feb. even though I have known something was different since the day he was born.
Two a lot of people don't believe his diagnosis exsists and that it's just an excuse for bad behaviour and bad parenting. They not oly judge his behavior they judge me for the way I chose to treat it.
"oh he just needs a more stricts routine, consistency, no sugar, no food dyes, supplements etc."
I then have to defend what I have and haven't tried, why I am not using meds and therapy etc.
No one knows unless they live that life day in and day out.
I don't judge their decision to wear to tight pants or that they should really dye their hair so don't judge me.
It must be really hard for you and your son. HUGS!
ReplyDeleteI have the same exact child...sensory processing disorder, ADD, auditory processing disorder...I feel for you in the most excruciating way. You have to walk around with your head held high because unless someone else spends 24 hours in your shoes, they cannot comprehend one iota what you have to struggle to do on a daily basis.
ReplyDeleteI do have hope for you...up through age 5, my son was a nightmare. Since he turned 6 and has matured a little, many of these issues have either lessened or have been able to be dealt with more rationally.
I pray for us both. But there is hope as your son ages.