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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 459292" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>I second the motion. A counselor and a Pediatrian are not qualified to identify ODD and ADHD as "the" issues. You need to get a neuro/psychological evaluation done so you will know exactly what you're dealing with. Unfortunately they are not cheap. Sometimes insurance will at least help with the cost. Other times the school board pays for the n/p evaluation. </p><p></p><p>Regarding Concerta there are multiple choices available and most of us have had to try at least two to find the right medication and dose to help our children. The use of the Feingold (if I remember correctly) has helped alot of children but only in the case of big allergies have I ever known it to solve the problems. Furthermore, as you say, it is quite expensive and feeding your large family that was has to be very costly. Limiting the intake of only one child in the family sets them apart and rarely works. With my first I did eliminate artificial food coloring and additives by careful label reading and it did seem to help a bit...but it was impossible to maintain when outside food exposure came as part of new friendships, parties, etc.</p><p></p><p>I, too, live in a community with limited health care options. The n/p's had to be scheduled in a larger town a few hours away....but it was worth the inconvenience and expense to have "real" experts identify my childs needs.</p><p>Best of luck to you. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 459292, member: 35"] I second the motion. A counselor and a Pediatrian are not qualified to identify ODD and ADHD as "the" issues. You need to get a neuro/psychological evaluation done so you will know exactly what you're dealing with. Unfortunately they are not cheap. Sometimes insurance will at least help with the cost. Other times the school board pays for the n/p evaluation. Regarding Concerta there are multiple choices available and most of us have had to try at least two to find the right medication and dose to help our children. The use of the Feingold (if I remember correctly) has helped alot of children but only in the case of big allergies have I ever known it to solve the problems. Furthermore, as you say, it is quite expensive and feeding your large family that was has to be very costly. Limiting the intake of only one child in the family sets them apart and rarely works. With my first I did eliminate artificial food coloring and additives by careful label reading and it did seem to help a bit...but it was impossible to maintain when outside food exposure came as part of new friendships, parties, etc. I, too, live in a community with limited health care options. The n/p's had to be scheduled in a larger town a few hours away....but it was worth the inconvenience and expense to have "real" experts identify my childs needs. Best of luck to you. DDD [/QUOTE]
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