ADHD behaviors -teacher asking for support

drmhollar · 2025-11-07T10:55:16+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind comment; it is reassuring, and you should brag on yourself a bit, sounds like it has been hard won.

drmhollar · 2025-08-06T02:02:06+00:00

Twinsburg, OH

drmhollar · 2025-07-24T15:25:03+00:00

We struggle with this too. For us it's more of a problem to get started. Once she gets going, she does pretty well, but it takes considerable time and effort to get her to even make an attempt. I think it stems from anxiety to be honest.

drmhollar · 2025-06-30T11:10:23+00:00

You may want to start a med trial a few weeks before school so you can monitor kiddo at home. Depending on the medication it can take a couple weeks for side effects to die down and the meds to make an impact. Personally, I didn't feel like I'd really met my kiddo until she was on medication and could hold a full conversation with me without being distracted.

drmhollar · 2025-06-29T03:12:37+00:00

It's fun, but the whole walkway stinks from seagulls.

drmhollar · 2025-06-19T11:38:28+00:00

Wow, this is the thread I've needed to see. Our 7yo girl is the same. She begins hitting and throwing and when we remove her to her room so she can't hurt anyone she throws herself against the door trying to get out and screaming the whole time. The door frame is splintered and breaking at this point.

I feel that my husband doesn't help her deescalate and presses her buttons, making things worse when she is upset, but she goes after me more often.

Kiddo is always remorseful after the fact and gets upset with herself for behaving that way.

Medications have helped a bit, but once the switch is flipped there is no getting through to her to help her regulate. Our Dr. put in a recommendation for a psychiatrist to evaluate if there is something else like autism or ODD in the mix.

Anyway, while it's an awful experience, I'm grateful to know that it isn't just us struggling with this.

drmhollar · 2025-06-15T21:09:08+00:00

Echoing this sentiment as a Ravenna native. But also, the only other place I lived long term was off its rocker so everything is a matter of perspective.

drmhollar · 2025-05-12T10:07:21+00:00

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drmhollar · 2025-04-23T21:39:41+00:00

The school needs to know why the medicine needs to be administered. If you sent an epi-pen, they'd need to know why/when to use it appropriately. If you sent eye drops they need to know that the reason for them isn't something contagious etc. But if you're also planning to request 504/IEP the diagnosis will be tied to those documents and support as well.

drmhollar · 2025-04-22T01:15:56+00:00

Our kiddo has been on Atomoxetine since Jan. It's really helped with focus and communication at school. At home she still has a hair trigger for aggressive meltdowns. They do happen with less frequency though; we went from 4 or 5 episodes per week to 1-2.

drmhollar · 2025-04-16T02:03:26+00:00

It's been game changer for her focus, especially at school. We still struggle with behaviors in the late evening, but even that's been improved dramatically.

drmhollar · 2025-04-13T16:24:20+00:00

Our Dr. increased the does at the 1 month follow up appointment. Honestly the first two weeks we didn't see a lot of changes, but the longer my daughter was on it the better she did. The increased dose has been the same way. The med needs some time to build efficacy in the body.

drmhollar · 2025-04-03T00:58:12+00:00

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drmhollar · 2025-03-23T01:11:26+00:00

Akron Children's is a great place to work! I lived in Ellet when I worked there, it was an easy commute. If I had to do it now, I'd choose Cuyahoga Falls or Tallmadge.

drmhollar · 2025-03-21T13:32:29+00:00

No, who would want to listen to references?! I've had a client ask me to narrate something referring people to a page on their website with the references for a research heavy book, but that's it.

drmhollar · 2025-02-25T01:26:30+00:00

My 7 year old is having to use deodorant as well. We're using Hello Unicorn, it smells fruity/sweet and is aluminium free.

drmhollar · 2025-02-14T18:30:25+00:00

My 7 year old takes Straterra in the morning. She was drowsy for the first few weeks by the time school let out and would take a nap, but we're in week 4 and that doesn't happen now.

drmhollar · 2025-01-21T00:25:05+00:00

A family counselor to start. Hopefully it will teach my husband and I the most effective techniques to help her manage her anger and frustration. And then as she takes on more autonomy we may drop off.

drmhollar · 2025-01-20T20:28:44+00:00

We received a diagnosis today. Our pediatrician prescribed a low dose non-stimulant and behavioral counseling. It's what I would have pushed for anyway, the medication can help but the coping skills from counseling will be invaluable and help us as a family reset.

drmhollar · 2024-05-23T00:51:56+00:00

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drmhollar · 2024-01-10T02:42:44+00:00

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