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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 154119" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Ok, ok. First off, it would help us help you if you did a signature, like I have done on the bottom of the page--a sort of overview of the family tree. That is often VERY telling as to what may be wrong with the child, since many things are genetic.</p><p>I've been through an awful lot myself (I had very early mood problems) and my son (who was misdiagnosed a lot, but has Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified--now doing well) and I want to back up and ask a few questions. First of all, please don't think your child is just defiant, lazy, or "bad." Something is obviously very wrong--typical kids don't paint the walls with poop. And kids truly don't wake up each morning and think "WHat can I do to make life miserable for Mom." There is something going on and she needs an evaluation, not just psychotherapy. I would set up a complete evaluation for her with a neuropsychologist or with a hospital for a Multi-Disciplinary evaluation. This child needs to be looked at on all levels. I have a few questions:</p><p>1/ Has she developed normally? Is her speech good and appropriate? Does she make good eye contact with the family and with strangers? How are her fine and gross motor skills? Does she know how to socialize with her peers in an appropriate way? Does she have any strange behaviors such as arm flapping or lining up toys or playing obsessively with lightswitches? Does she have an obsessive interest, such as memorizing dinosaurs? Did you know that some kids have serious sensory issues and can't tell when they have to go to the bathroom and don't care if they are wet (or just don't feel it?). </p><p></p><p>2. Are there any psychiatric problems on either side of your child's family tree? Any substance abuse? </p><p></p><p>Rather than just looking for a new method of discipline, I'd want this child evaluated completely. I have no idea if these are her problems, but she has some red flags for things like Aspergers Syndrome, childhood mood disorders and other things. Therapy alone will not help these problems. Her pottying and playing with poop are huge red flags t hat something is way out of the norm. A regular therapists or even a regular psychologist probably is not the best one to test and evaluate this behavior to see what it means. Remember, the earlier a child is evaluted and given interventions, the better the better the final outcome. I wouldn't ignore it...I'd go for an evaluation. I prefer NeuroPsychs. You can find them at university and children's hospitals. Beware of evaluations of ODD. ODD almost never stands by itself and is usually triggered by a bigger, treatable disorder...good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 154119, member: 1550"] Ok, ok. First off, it would help us help you if you did a signature, like I have done on the bottom of the page--a sort of overview of the family tree. That is often VERY telling as to what may be wrong with the child, since many things are genetic. I've been through an awful lot myself (I had very early mood problems) and my son (who was misdiagnosed a lot, but has Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified--now doing well) and I want to back up and ask a few questions. First of all, please don't think your child is just defiant, lazy, or "bad." Something is obviously very wrong--typical kids don't paint the walls with poop. And kids truly don't wake up each morning and think "WHat can I do to make life miserable for Mom." There is something going on and she needs an evaluation, not just psychotherapy. I would set up a complete evaluation for her with a neuropsychologist or with a hospital for a Multi-Disciplinary evaluation. This child needs to be looked at on all levels. I have a few questions: 1/ Has she developed normally? Is her speech good and appropriate? Does she make good eye contact with the family and with strangers? How are her fine and gross motor skills? Does she know how to socialize with her peers in an appropriate way? Does she have any strange behaviors such as arm flapping or lining up toys or playing obsessively with lightswitches? Does she have an obsessive interest, such as memorizing dinosaurs? Did you know that some kids have serious sensory issues and can't tell when they have to go to the bathroom and don't care if they are wet (or just don't feel it?). 2. Are there any psychiatric problems on either side of your child's family tree? Any substance abuse? Rather than just looking for a new method of discipline, I'd want this child evaluated completely. I have no idea if these are her problems, but she has some red flags for things like Aspergers Syndrome, childhood mood disorders and other things. Therapy alone will not help these problems. Her pottying and playing with poop are huge red flags t hat something is way out of the norm. A regular therapists or even a regular psychologist probably is not the best one to test and evaluate this behavior to see what it means. Remember, the earlier a child is evaluted and given interventions, the better the better the final outcome. I wouldn't ignore it...I'd go for an evaluation. I prefer NeuroPsychs. You can find them at university and children's hospitals. Beware of evaluations of ODD. ODD almost never stands by itself and is usually triggered by a bigger, treatable disorder...good luck! [/QUOTE]
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