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Not sure if Clonidine is right for my son, please help!


My 3 and 1/2 year old son was born prematurely, and was diagnosed with a speech delay. According to his neurologist, he doesn't fit into a specific category, ( not autistic, etc.) He isn't very hyper at home, but has trouble with concentration, and can be extremely aggressive ( taking his younger 2 year old sister by her hair and slamming her head into the wall has been the most severe, biting, hitting, broke a window throwing a toy, a lot of this has been unprovoked- i realize some hitting and tantrums are normal). He can also be amazingly sweet, sitting on my lap giving kisses, bossing his sister around trying to be a "mother" to her. The doctor suggested Clonidine to slow him down and try to get him to think before impulses strike, but I'm on the fence about it. I am not sure if his behavior is typical or not. We have a friend whose son was much more hyper at our son's age, and I'm going to talk to see if anything was suggested for him. My son does sleep well ( 8pm-7am) No naps.

Posted: 06/29/2014 by cjsboogies

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