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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 180158" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>Welcome!!!</p><p> </p><p>I love you name "WhattodoWhattodo". I think many of us have thought that same thought as our children come up with something new.</p><p> </p><p>Are you saying that you only get to see the therapist every 6 - 8 weeks? That doesn't sound like enough.</p><p> </p><p>Where did you get the ODD diagnosis? What testing/evaluations have you had done?</p><p> </p><p>Someone will be on very shortly to give suggestions on getting tests/evaluations to better determine what is going on with your child medically.</p><p> </p><p>I would still get that book and start reading. We start with the first tool we can get our hands on. Remember that as you work with the behaviors, you need to continue looking for the right diagnosis. </p><p> </p><p>Is there a specific behavior you are struggling with now? This board can give lots of suggestions to get through some daily challenges.</p><p> </p><p>One thing to remember, always stay calm. Do not show frustration. Don't let your child see that she has touched an emotion button. That means if she says, "I hate you. I don't want you to be my mommy." Don't let her know that this bothers you and breaks your heart. Kids do not really mean what their words say. They are themselves angry and frustrated and are lashing out. I find that trying to keep them and yourself focused on the issue at hand you can stay away from these emotional struggles.</p><p></p><p>Many times, the issue at hand is how the child is feeling not the actual situation. So, if you can't put something in words, try talking to her about how she feels. "You seem so frustrated right now. What is going on?"</p><p> </p><p>Hope to hear from you soon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 180158, member: 5096"] Welcome!!! I love you name "WhattodoWhattodo". I think many of us have thought that same thought as our children come up with something new. Are you saying that you only get to see the therapist every 6 - 8 weeks? That doesn't sound like enough. Where did you get the ODD diagnosis? What testing/evaluations have you had done? Someone will be on very shortly to give suggestions on getting tests/evaluations to better determine what is going on with your child medically. I would still get that book and start reading. We start with the first tool we can get our hands on. Remember that as you work with the behaviors, you need to continue looking for the right diagnosis. Is there a specific behavior you are struggling with now? This board can give lots of suggestions to get through some daily challenges. One thing to remember, always stay calm. Do not show frustration. Don't let your child see that she has touched an emotion button. That means if she says, "I hate you. I don't want you to be my mommy." Don't let her know that this bothers you and breaks your heart. Kids do not really mean what their words say. They are themselves angry and frustrated and are lashing out. I find that trying to keep them and yourself focused on the issue at hand you can stay away from these emotional struggles. Many times, the issue at hand is how the child is feeling not the actual situation. So, if you can't put something in words, try talking to her about how she feels. "You seem so frustrated right now. What is going on?" Hope to hear from you soon. [/QUOTE]
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