Hey girl! I really understand where your coming from! You do seem to have 
a awful problem and if we don't turn it around now it will definately get 
worse as he gets older and bigger. I will give you some names to call but I 
will try to tell you a little about ADHD which Franklin may have but it 
definate that the child has a lot of anger and emotional problems he needs 
help with also.
    ADD/ADHD  Attention Deficit Disorder/ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity 
Disorder. They have a name to cover both together now, but I have gone blank. 
These children have trouble concentrating, ususally not hearing much less
understand the first 8-10 words that are said to him. They have a very 
"flighty" brain, not sticking to one activity or school work but for very 
short periods of time.  They are very impulsive. Usually with a behavior 
problems due to they think before they act. They don't know the meaning of 
consequences.  They have a lot of trouble making friends and usually the 
friends get tired of their impulsiveness and don't stick around long. Of 
course all these problems make the child have a very low self esteem, feel 
like they aren't loved or wanted. Which then leads to depression and 
helplessness.  
    I use two very good resources in Knoxville. The first is Dr. Gordan 
Gresson at Childrens Professional Building. He is a psyciatrist (child) and 
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know to be one of the best in Knoxville. His phone # is 522-2227.
    Second which may have been first is just a therepist, I have been taking 
my daughter to him for three years now and he is see all the family now that 

have custody of my husbands three children too. and it is difficult blending 
families. He is the greatest, he has given me the best advice and support I 
could have ever asked for.  He deals with a lot of children especially ones 
with ADD/ADHD.  His name is Clifford Miller LCSW  phone # 588-7262 and his 
office is on Southerland Ave. He will make arrangements about payments and is 
very inexpensive, he isn't getting rich off his practice but he helps lots of 
people that can't afford other resouces. Mental health care is very 
xpensive.
    Also if you would like to call me I would be happy to talk and listen 
anytime you need me. My pager no. is 631-6612, call and leave your no. and I 
will be happy to return your call!  I will keep you in my prayers!!
                                             ***Sheree***
  
                                                
                                           
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