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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 398284" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I actually think the best place to start, rather than guessing, is to have him tested by a NeuroPsychologist (they do very intensive testing and can often figure out disorders that other professionals miss). Teachers are not diagnosticians (although some think they are <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ). ODD is kind of a throwaway diagnosis. Doesn't tell you WHY the child is unable to behave.A pediatrician doesn't learn much about neurological or psychiatric problems. I wouldn't count of him. Based on what you've said, I'm not even sure I could guess what is wrong with him. Does he socialize normally with his same age peers? Are there any psychiatric disorders on either side of his genetic family tree (this is a big clue ALWAYS). </p><p></p><p>I don't think you'll get any answers or help unless you go to somebody with more training than teachers, plain talk therapists or your pediatrician. On our long journey, we found that it's best to start at the top.</p><p>Good luck, whichever path you decide to take.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 398284, member: 1550"] I actually think the best place to start, rather than guessing, is to have him tested by a NeuroPsychologist (they do very intensive testing and can often figure out disorders that other professionals miss). Teachers are not diagnosticians (although some think they are :) ). ODD is kind of a throwaway diagnosis. Doesn't tell you WHY the child is unable to behave.A pediatrician doesn't learn much about neurological or psychiatric problems. I wouldn't count of him. Based on what you've said, I'm not even sure I could guess what is wrong with him. Does he socialize normally with his same age peers? Are there any psychiatric disorders on either side of his genetic family tree (this is a big clue ALWAYS). I don't think you'll get any answers or help unless you go to somebody with more training than teachers, plain talk therapists or your pediatrician. On our long journey, we found that it's best to start at the top. Good luck, whichever path you decide to take. [/QUOTE]
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