My son is 10 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD last year after having problems with sitting still, staying focused and getting his work done at school. He has had behaviour problems since he was in nursery school. Last year was the worst for him ever. He was suspended 5 times for violent behaviour toward his teacher and several students. It's looking more and more like he has Oppositional Defiant Disorder. His father and I have had to come to many meetings to discuss strategies for improving his situation. He was placed on an Educational Intervention Plan last year which seems to be for record purposes only, since nothing has improved. He has fallen so far behind in his school work. I can't imagine how he will ever catch up. I'm also seriously concerned that his agressive behaviour will land him eventually in jail. He is also abusive toward me and his sisters, but not toward his father. We've tried therapy, but he wouldn't talk about his feelings in the sessions, so that was ended. Therapist said I should call Children's Mobile Crisis Team when he gets out of control but I'm trying not to go that route. We've tried Adderall (with much reluctance) and there wasn't much improvement. His dad and I can't seem to agree on how to discipline him. Is there anyone out there who has a kid with these issues? How are do you deal with it? Any success stories? I know that every child is different but I'm just looking for suggestions, maybe something we haven't thought of will come up. Things are getting out of control.