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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 388978" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>Hi, Kelly.</p><p></p><p>I really get cranky with people (the health professionals especially) who consider that Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) can EVER be outgrown. No way. It is for life. They are born with it, they live with it. BUT - especially the brighter ones, they adapt to it, often to the point where they can MASK it. But you should never discount the constant effort they are making, to cope. I have often said, it's like a swan gliding serenely on the lake. Nobody realises the furious activity going on beneath the surface, to make that semblance of serenity so effective. Someone with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) needs this to be recognised because if it is ignored, people can forget that they are always under constant stress and their stress level, being always a bit higher, can sometimes snap even when they're adults. Knowing why and being ready with support means that a snap doesn't last long and they handle it better.</p><p></p><p>For the ODD - don't get too worked up about it. It is almost certainly an environmental outcome from a combination of the child trying to cope with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), coupled with you trying to find ways to teach behaviour and social skills using discipline. These kids need different handling to avoid the ODD developing. But a book that really can help you find that better way and to use the gifts of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) to best advantage - "The Explosive Child" by Ross Greene. There is a sticky on how to adapt this book to younger children. Look in Early Childhood for the sticky.</p><p></p><p>Also keep your other kids in mind, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) tends to run in families. Temple Grandin describes autism as "an overdose of genius". These kids have in large measure, what in small measure would produce genius. Certainly in our family, the IQs are very high. Assessing them is tricky, but generally results have been interesting. The fine detail of those results can be a valuable tool also, in helping the child in areas where she hasn't scored so well. We were told that the really low score areas are a sort of artificial low, indicative of the Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) problems and not really a true indicator of the child's intelligence. You can work on those areas in the child to help them adapt faster.</p><p></p><p>We have a cluster of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) in our family. We've not had access to a lot of professional help but have still had a lot of success by working out a lot for ourselves. There are a lot of brains on this site who have been where you are, so feel free to ask questions and use whatever can work for you.</p><p></p><p>Welcome.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 388978, member: 1991"] Hi, Kelly. I really get cranky with people (the health professionals especially) who consider that Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) can EVER be outgrown. No way. It is for life. They are born with it, they live with it. BUT - especially the brighter ones, they adapt to it, often to the point where they can MASK it. But you should never discount the constant effort they are making, to cope. I have often said, it's like a swan gliding serenely on the lake. Nobody realises the furious activity going on beneath the surface, to make that semblance of serenity so effective. Someone with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) needs this to be recognised because if it is ignored, people can forget that they are always under constant stress and their stress level, being always a bit higher, can sometimes snap even when they're adults. Knowing why and being ready with support means that a snap doesn't last long and they handle it better. For the ODD - don't get too worked up about it. It is almost certainly an environmental outcome from a combination of the child trying to cope with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), coupled with you trying to find ways to teach behaviour and social skills using discipline. These kids need different handling to avoid the ODD developing. But a book that really can help you find that better way and to use the gifts of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) to best advantage - "The Explosive Child" by Ross Greene. There is a sticky on how to adapt this book to younger children. Look in Early Childhood for the sticky. Also keep your other kids in mind, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) tends to run in families. Temple Grandin describes autism as "an overdose of genius". These kids have in large measure, what in small measure would produce genius. Certainly in our family, the IQs are very high. Assessing them is tricky, but generally results have been interesting. The fine detail of those results can be a valuable tool also, in helping the child in areas where she hasn't scored so well. We were told that the really low score areas are a sort of artificial low, indicative of the Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) problems and not really a true indicator of the child's intelligence. You can work on those areas in the child to help them adapt faster. We have a cluster of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) in our family. We've not had access to a lot of professional help but have still had a lot of success by working out a lot for ourselves. There are a lot of brains on this site who have been where you are, so feel free to ask questions and use whatever can work for you. Welcome. Marg [/QUOTE]
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