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9 Year Old Son just diagnosed with Odd
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<blockquote data-quote="aeroeng" data-source="post: 548305" data-attributes="member: 6557"><p>More will reply with additional advice, but I wanted to welcome you on board although I am sorry you have to. Below are some quick ideas that I have.</p><p></p><p>- Edit your post and remove the names. This should be a place you can talk about things with privacy, and internet searchers should not be able to bring it up.</p><p></p><p>- ODD is a general diagnoses and does not specifically mean anything. Something else is probably going on.</p><p></p><p>- Traditional behavior techniques (punishment/reward systems) frequently don't work well with our kids. One book many of us found helpful is The Explosive Child by Dr. Greene.</p><p></p><p>- We had the most luck when we separated the kids. See if your Ex could swap kids with you. That way both of you get quality time with both kids, and the younger one will not be a tormented. </p><p></p><p>You asked some questions. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>No not at all, but does have a higher chance. My sons Dr. stated that 2/3 of ODD kids grow out of it and 1/3 don't. The 1/3 have a very high chance of ending up in jail for at least some time. I found this very scarey. My Dr also stated that it was a good sign that he could keep it together at school. Mine mostly saved it for home.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>Well Yes of course! But he will also love you. It will depend on his mood, and what he wants. It will not depend on your actions or how much you love him, and you don't want to let him use the threat of love/hate to manipulate you. Let your actions be driven by your love for him, not his for you.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>No there are some good times, but their will be lots of frustration and these kids can really run us through the ringer. You will need to develop the ability to separate yourself, and find little breaks in small thing. (five minutes alone in the bathroom sometimes makes a world of difference.) You will also need to learn how to grow a thick skin. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Not likely, but if you are concerned talk to a therapist and find out what signs to look out for.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aeroeng, post: 548305, member: 6557"] More will reply with additional advice, but I wanted to welcome you on board although I am sorry you have to. Below are some quick ideas that I have. - Edit your post and remove the names. This should be a place you can talk about things with privacy, and internet searchers should not be able to bring it up. - ODD is a general diagnoses and does not specifically mean anything. Something else is probably going on. - Traditional behavior techniques (punishment/reward systems) frequently don't work well with our kids. One book many of us found helpful is The Explosive Child by Dr. Greene. - We had the most luck when we separated the kids. See if your Ex could swap kids with you. That way both of you get quality time with both kids, and the younger one will not be a tormented. You asked some questions. No not at all, but does have a higher chance. My sons Dr. stated that 2/3 of ODD kids grow out of it and 1/3 don't. The 1/3 have a very high chance of ending up in jail for at least some time. I found this very scarey. My Dr also stated that it was a good sign that he could keep it together at school. Mine mostly saved it for home. Well Yes of course! But he will also love you. It will depend on his mood, and what he wants. It will not depend on your actions or how much you love him, and you don't want to let him use the threat of love/hate to manipulate you. Let your actions be driven by your love for him, not his for you. No there are some good times, but their will be lots of frustration and these kids can really run us through the ringer. You will need to develop the ability to separate yourself, and find little breaks in small thing. (five minutes alone in the bathroom sometimes makes a world of difference.) You will also need to learn how to grow a thick skin. Not likely, but if you are concerned talk to a therapist and find out what signs to look out for. [/QUOTE]
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