The explosive child

[Guest guest]

I have been reading this and it sounds like my 6 yr old son so I have been

trying to implemt the strategies from the book. Just stratedthis week. I feel

like I am letting my son get away with so much but really, fighting with him is

not helping either.

I just wondered if any of you use the suggestions/ plan in the book? I have

talked to his therapist and she never heard of the book! I basically do not

compromise on safety but right now am trying to let alot of the other stuff go

(such as his " bathroom talk " ) for right now, as well as insisting he eat at the

table ( hard for sensory intergration disordered kids anyway). Hitting, etc is

never allowed still but moset things I have given up the stiggle on until he is

able to comprimise and develop coping skills ( I hope). Just feel sometimes like

I am just letting him off the hook. But he has ZERO frustration tolerance and I

am hoping building up his self esteem with more praise helps him.

[Guest guest]

, I am wondering, does he take any meds for mood stabilization? My dd is

bipolar, in addition to OCD and anxiety. We truly had to let go of almost all

expectations until she was stable. Even things that seemed so normal, like

showering, etc. Now, since she returned from residential stable, she is able to

handle so much more. She even helps out around the house without being asked.

For her, she really had to be " let off the hook, " as you said, because she

wasn't stable enough to handle almost anything. Stormy

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Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 10:27:04 AM

Subject: The explosive child

I have been reading this and it sounds like my 6 yr old son so I have been

trying to implemt the strategies from the book. Just stratedthis week. I feel

like I am letting my son get away with so much but really, fighting with him is

not helping either.

I just wondered if any of you use the suggestions/ plan in the book? I have

talked to his therapist and she never heard of the book! I basically do not

compromise on safety but right now am trying to let alot of the other stuff go

(such as his " bathroom talk " ) for right now, as well as insisting he eat at the

table ( hard for sensory intergration disordered kids anyway). Hitting, etc is

never allowed still but moset things I have given up the stiggle on until he is

able to comprimise and develop coping skills ( I hope). Just feel sometimes like

I am just letting him off the hook. But he has ZERO frustration tolerance and I

am hoping building up his self esteem with more praise helps him.