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9 Year Old Son just diagnosed with Odd
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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 548352" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>Welcome, Jennifer, so glad you found us!</p><p></p><p>As pointed out, others here from Australia can help you navigate the system, both the medical system and educational system.</p><p></p><p>I don't have much to add to these very thorough responses, except that believe me, I know how hard it is! Do not be surprised if you end up going on an antidepressant or antianxiety medication just to cope with-your son. It does not mean you are a failure. It means you just want to make it through the day!</p><p></p><p>ODD is pretty much an adjective, and I agree with-the others here, that your son needs a more thorough evaluation.</p><p>Just noting that he was different as a baby says that he's got something neurological or chemical (or both) going on and he really can't help it. The normal part of the brain the slows us down and keeps us from doing weird stuff doesn't work on him. He is very impulsive and then lives to regret it. </p><p>Imagine what would happen if you acted out every little thing that popped into your head ... Instead of just saying "Thank you," you'd hug and kiss the handyman who fixes something that has been broken for 5 yrs; you'd tell the furniture store manager that his chairs look like Martian habitats, and then you'd throw all the chairs around the store. But you don't. You just walk by and think, "Not to my taste." <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Let us know how it's going, and be sure to take care of yourself. That means extra sleep, a special book to read (even a page a day is wonderful) or a wonderfully scented, foamy bath.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 548352, member: 3419"] Welcome, Jennifer, so glad you found us! As pointed out, others here from Australia can help you navigate the system, both the medical system and educational system. I don't have much to add to these very thorough responses, except that believe me, I know how hard it is! Do not be surprised if you end up going on an antidepressant or antianxiety medication just to cope with-your son. It does not mean you are a failure. It means you just want to make it through the day! ODD is pretty much an adjective, and I agree with-the others here, that your son needs a more thorough evaluation. Just noting that he was different as a baby says that he's got something neurological or chemical (or both) going on and he really can't help it. The normal part of the brain the slows us down and keeps us from doing weird stuff doesn't work on him. He is very impulsive and then lives to regret it. Imagine what would happen if you acted out every little thing that popped into your head ... Instead of just saying "Thank you," you'd hug and kiss the handyman who fixes something that has been broken for 5 yrs; you'd tell the furniture store manager that his chairs look like Martian habitats, and then you'd throw all the chairs around the store. But you don't. You just walk by and think, "Not to my taste." :) Let us know how it's going, and be sure to take care of yourself. That means extra sleep, a special book to read (even a page a day is wonderful) or a wonderfully scented, foamy bath. [/QUOTE]
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