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I need help: 6 year old son with Oppositional Defiant Disorder/Mood Disorder /ADHD
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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 358324" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>Hi Janna, welcome.</p><p> </p><p>I am so glad you were able to rule out Pandas and a cpl other things. Pandas came to mind when I first read your post.</p><p> </p><p>Also, try an elimination diet. Cut out everything except potatoes, rice and chicken, and do not fry or bread the chicken. Try to keep your son within arm's length as you do the elimination diet because if he's at a birthday party or overnight or school function, you have to go back to square one.</p><p> </p><p>I agree with-the others--definitely check into the sensitivity issues. They could be causing the outbursts to the point where he can't focus on anything at all.</p><p>If the clonidine doesn't work, don't use it. It works for our son but it doesn't work for everyone.</p><p> </p><p>Does your son take off his clothes the min he gets home? Most everyone hates tags, but we <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/tongue.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":tongue:" title="tongue :tongue:" data-shortname=":tongue:" /> yes we, can verbalize our feelings and get a scissors and cut out the problem.</p><p>Does he hate/love baths or showers? Hate/love certain clothing textures? Hate/love certain foods? What about when he's really hungry and goes to stuff his face, and then all of a sudden, has a meltdown? It could be because he's starving and impulsive, and then once the food is in his mouth, he can't deal with-the texture, Know what I mean?? Sometimes when you backtrack and piece it all together, the over-reactions actually make sense.</p><p> </p><p>Kids don't know enough to verbalize exactly what's bothering them, and one little thing turns into a huge issue. Add that to trying to learn the simplest thing--at the same time--and you've got a problem.</p><p> </p><p>Yes, he could be bipolar. But you may not know for yrs. It's great that you can do testing, but I'll warn you, from what I've experienced, don't expect all of your problems to be solved with-the spectrum testing, or any testing. It will raise as many questions as it answers. The intellectual quest can be challenging and even fun, but the real life issues go on and on. And on ... <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/felttip/sad-very.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":sad-very:" title="sad-very :sad-very:" data-shortname=":sad-very:" /></p><p> </p><p>This is a long-term, lifetime adventure you're on. You can get it under control, really, you can, but just try to take it one day at a time and not expect too much from any one "specialist."</p><p> </p><p>Nice to meet you!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 358324, member: 3419"] Hi Janna, welcome. I am so glad you were able to rule out Pandas and a cpl other things. Pandas came to mind when I first read your post. Also, try an elimination diet. Cut out everything except potatoes, rice and chicken, and do not fry or bread the chicken. Try to keep your son within arm's length as you do the elimination diet because if he's at a birthday party or overnight or school function, you have to go back to square one. I agree with-the others--definitely check into the sensitivity issues. They could be causing the outbursts to the point where he can't focus on anything at all. If the clonidine doesn't work, don't use it. It works for our son but it doesn't work for everyone. Does your son take off his clothes the min he gets home? Most everyone hates tags, but we :raspberry-tounge: yes we, can verbalize our feelings and get a scissors and cut out the problem. Does he hate/love baths or showers? Hate/love certain clothing textures? Hate/love certain foods? What about when he's really hungry and goes to stuff his face, and then all of a sudden, has a meltdown? It could be because he's starving and impulsive, and then once the food is in his mouth, he can't deal with-the texture, Know what I mean?? Sometimes when you backtrack and piece it all together, the over-reactions actually make sense. Kids don't know enough to verbalize exactly what's bothering them, and one little thing turns into a huge issue. Add that to trying to learn the simplest thing--at the same time--and you've got a problem. Yes, he could be bipolar. But you may not know for yrs. It's great that you can do testing, but I'll warn you, from what I've experienced, don't expect all of your problems to be solved with-the spectrum testing, or any testing. It will raise as many questions as it answers. The intellectual quest can be challenging and even fun, but the real life issues go on and on. And on ... :sad-very: This is a long-term, lifetime adventure you're on. You can get it under control, really, you can, but just try to take it one day at a time and not expect too much from any one "specialist." Nice to meet you! [/QUOTE]
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