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Posted by SAW on September 3, 2004, at 3:05:57
Hi everyone
My son has combined type ADHD. His clothes are driving him nuts, and he, in turn, is driving me nuts.
He fusses and moans if he has to wear 2 layers, by that I mean a t-shirt and warmer top over. Sort of solved this by buying zip up tops and not pull-overs.
I have to cut all the labels off his clothing. His socks annoy him, his underpants annoy him and worst of all is the seam on his school uniform pants and then he still has to wear a belt. Getting him ready for school in the morning is becoming a nightmare.
He does take Ritalin and changing or adding to his med is not an option right now.
What can I do to help him and how do I save my own sanity?
Sabrina
Posted by Susan47 on September 3, 2004, at 11:54:47
In reply to Don't know how to help my ADHD Kid, posted by SAW on September 3, 2004, at 3:05:57
Oh Sabrina,
I wish I could help. That is a tough one. I don't know how ADHD affects people, and this is going to sound pretty minor in comparison, but I do know that my son often doesn't wear socks because they annoy him. He won't wear jackets and he won't layer clothes either. Even in the coldest weather, a jacket is "uncomfortable". And underwear has to be exactly perfect. Maybe take him to choose his own clothes when you shop for them? Make sure he chooses one type of each item (excluding the uniform, of course, I'm thinking t-shirts, socks and underwear mostly, and time-off clothing). I find that being extremely patient and kind and letting my son make the decisions after I explain why he has to make them, really works for us. If I show any impatience with him at all, the resistance is incredible. Good luck with your situation, I really feel for both of you. :)
Posted by SAW on September 6, 2004, at 0:46:33
In reply to Re: Don't know how to help my ADHD Kid, posted by Susan47 on September 3, 2004, at 11:54:47
Thanks Susan. I think much of my problem IS my impatience with him. As you say, the resistance is incredible. I am just trying to enforce in him that it is ok. That I DO believe he is irritated and that I don't have a problem with that, however, that he needs to deal with it, or bear with it somehow. Especially with his school uniform as these are items he just has to wear.
I will definitly let him choose his own casual clothes next time.
Thanks again & take care
Sabrina
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