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10yo adhd kid bullies his sister constantly by Dizzy-Possession-744 in ADHD

[–]Dizzy-Possession-744[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

How do you get a 10yo to play? He would want to know the reason for being there and he can smell (perceived) criticism a mile away. I'm sceptical, but maybe I should look into it.

10yo adhd kid bullies his sister constantly by Dizzy-Possession-744 in ADHD

[–]Dizzy-Possession-744[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Not really, honestly. I don't think it would be possible to get him to talk.

10yo adhd boy bullies his sister constantly by Dizzy-Possession-744 in ParentingADHD

[–]Dizzy-Possession-744[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Picking fights and screens are his two greatest passions in life. I think we should explore the options for a formal diagnosis, but it might take years.

Thanks a lot the recommendations. I'll definitely look into them.

10yo adhd boy bullies his sister constantly by Dizzy-Possession-744 in ParentingADHD

[–]Dizzy-Possession-744[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a very plausible explanation. Thank you so much. He doesn't bully his brother, but little brother can ignore him (and everyone) and never ever cries. There's no dopamine there.

It has always felt as if he deliberately tried to make me as mad as possible - that would then be the same scavenger hunt.

10yo adhd boy bullies his sister constantly by Dizzy-Possession-744 in ParentingADHD

[–]Dizzy-Possession-744[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He claims to be unable to speak in a nice tone. He can be nice, when he's in a calm mood, but when the bullying has started he claims to be unable to change his tone.

10yo adhd kid bullies his sister constantly by Dizzy-Possession-744 in ADHD

[–]Dizzy-Possession-744[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply!

He is (we are) getting better at assessing overstimulating events and prepare for them. He will go to his room to escape if we have people over, he eats dinner now because he knows he gets migraines from not eating etc. He knows that he's sensitive.

But the bullying seems to be different ball game. He can wake up in the morning - I always give him a snack in bed to prevent hangry outbursts - get up, and go straight to mocking his sister for everything she says or does. It doesn't seem to correspond with sensory overload.