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4YO Daughter diagnosis with ODD - Need advice
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<blockquote data-quote="SRL" data-source="post: 86055" data-attributes="member: 701"><p>Hi Mandy, I'm glad that you found us. We were all pretty desperate when we landed here and understand the mother guilt complex all too well.</p><p></p><p>I don't know what's up with your daughter but I think we can help you. Most of us here have found that ODD is only a symptom of some kind of underlying neurologic issue so we can give you some ideas on where to go digging for answers and how to go about getting an evaluation for her. If your child has grown up in a loving stable environment there's usually more going on neurologically. What kind of specialist gave her the ODD label? </p><p></p><p>We can also help give you guidance on handling behavioral issues because honestly most of us were doing the exact opposite of what these difficult little ones needed until a more experienced parent came along. A good place to start is to order a copy of the book "The Explosive Child" by Ross Green. While you're waiting read the thread about the book at the top of this board. </p><p></p><p>A few questions--</p><p>1) Is there anything going on developmentally unusual or in terms of mental health issues in either side of the family?</p><p>2) When you say she's bright, can you identify a little further what that looks like-do you mean like she knows all her letters at age 4, is already reading, doing double digit math, memorizes sections of movies and books, etc?</p><p>3) You said no developmental differences but is there anything really quirky or unusual about her--ie unusual interests or obsessions, play behaviors that are different than your other kids?</p><p>4) The problems that flared up with starting school are often related to transition problems. Does she have trouble when you try and get her to change actitivies or perhaps go from location to location (such as home to the store)?</p><p></p><p>Hang in there--we're here to help.</p><p>SRL</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRL, post: 86055, member: 701"] Hi Mandy, I'm glad that you found us. We were all pretty desperate when we landed here and understand the mother guilt complex all too well. I don't know what's up with your daughter but I think we can help you. Most of us here have found that ODD is only a symptom of some kind of underlying neurologic issue so we can give you some ideas on where to go digging for answers and how to go about getting an evaluation for her. If your child has grown up in a loving stable environment there's usually more going on neurologically. What kind of specialist gave her the ODD label? We can also help give you guidance on handling behavioral issues because honestly most of us were doing the exact opposite of what these difficult little ones needed until a more experienced parent came along. A good place to start is to order a copy of the book "The Explosive Child" by Ross Green. While you're waiting read the thread about the book at the top of this board. A few questions-- 1) Is there anything going on developmentally unusual or in terms of mental health issues in either side of the family? 2) When you say she's bright, can you identify a little further what that looks like-do you mean like she knows all her letters at age 4, is already reading, doing double digit math, memorizes sections of movies and books, etc? 3) You said no developmental differences but is there anything really quirky or unusual about her--ie unusual interests or obsessions, play behaviors that are different than your other kids? 4) The problems that flared up with starting school are often related to transition problems. Does she have trouble when you try and get her to change actitivies or perhaps go from location to location (such as home to the store)? Hang in there--we're here to help. SRL [/QUOTE]
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