My daughter is 14 and has a very difficult time controlling her emotions. She is very explosive both when she is angry and when she is happy. There is no in between with her. Does anyone else notice this? What to do to help her control her anger? Also looking for someone in the Philadelphia suburbs with hydrocephalus she could talk to, support groups?
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behavior in hydrocephalic children
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Posted 1 year ago #
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My son is only 4 but we experience the same in emotions. I am hoping to help him have it more under control as he ages. It has already come a long way. For him, a special ed. preschool, with behavior modification, reward system, social stories, etc. have helped immensely. Social stories are huge for him. Sometimes, it seems he knows the appropriate way to handle something, but doesn't always pick up the social cues the rest of us do. Not sure a foolproof answer, but it is where we are at.
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My daughter had the same difficulties. Her menstrual
cycle was a big factor with this. Birth control pills helped tremenously to help regulate her period and in turn her emotions.Posted 1 year ago # -
Thanks for the feedback. I will talk to her doctor about the Birth Control Pills because I notice her menstrual cycle does have a big impact on her behavior. Also, we are talking about getting her involved in a socialization group at school, hopefully will help also. Kimb, how old is your daughter? Thanks again for your reply.
Posted 1 year ago # -
im 21 years old and im taking birth control pills because i had really bad mood swings and awful pains in my stomach. I have a shunt that goes down close to my ovary area, will this effect having kids in the future? The Birth control pills and my shunt?
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wonderful member-just getting back to this site since 1 month ago-in response to your ?- my daughter is 26. Did your daughter start in the socialization group yet?
Posted 1 year ago # -
My son just started kindergarden and we have seen a huge change in his emotions. He is in a mainstream class and has become angry and violent. We are struggling to find the right environment for him. We did not expect this since he was fine in preschool. Not sure how to handle with the school system yet because we are not sure what all he needs to cope. He does fine at home. Any input you have would be appreciated.
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Hi Judy- Does your son have an educational plan or no other special needs besides the hydrocephalus? Just to make you feel better, I work in the schools and many of the kinder. kids have a hard time adjusting to school.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Yes, he has an IEP but we have another meeting this week to update since he had no behavior problems prior to kindergarden. He has already been suspended 3 weeks into school. He is not adjusting well.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Is it possible for him to stay in that classroom and have an aide to help him in the situations that may trigger him. It may take that person being with him in order to figure out what triggers since you have not encountered it before. I have been there, keep your chin up and just keeping searching and demanding until you get what seems to work for him best. Can the school counselor help with social skills groups?
Posted 1 year ago # -
This is very normal. I am almost fourteen myself. If you'd like to I am very willing to answer questions. I am a female who sometimes struggles with my own emotions. I am a midwest child.
Posted 8 months ago # -
What state in the midwest?
Posted 5 months ago # -
My granddaughter is 4. She was diagnosed at 3 months with hydrocephalus. However, she is very emotional and will cry at the least little thing that hurts her feelings. Any help?
Posted 4 months ago #
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