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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 318146" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I would get this child to a neuropsychologist STAT. He sounds like he could have a very high functioing form of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) called Aspergers or at least a mimicker of the disorder, and you won't know if you don't get a complete evaluation. How are his social skills at school? Can he look people in the eye? Does he use big words and sound more like a professor than a kid? Does he still have trouble with transitions? Does he have narrow, obsessive interests yet is very bright?</p><p></p><p>Something is "off" and ODD isn't very useful. It is caused by other disorders that need attention...often the ODD will go away. For now, I'd get that appointment (there are waiting lists for NeuroPsychs as they are very good) and I would NOT argue with him. Let him prattle on and on and ignore the urge to argue back, especially if it is upsetting your daughter. </p><p></p><p>My son has Aspergers and while he is not one to argue he had the same issues as yours when he was little. Also, he dislikes our dogs. His reason, however, isn't because he HATES dogs, but because he can't stand the loud barking and the way they feel. My son has sensory issues and I'm wondering if yours does too. Does he get overly bothered over certain textures, does he have aversions to certain foods, smells? Does he or did he ever cover his ears because he thought things were too loud (even sometimes when they weren't)? Is he very literal? Does he like computers a lot or videogames too much (like over-the-top even for his age)?</p><p></p><p>Good luck, whatever you decide to do.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 318146, member: 1550"] I would get this child to a neuropsychologist STAT. He sounds like he could have a very high functioing form of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) called Aspergers or at least a mimicker of the disorder, and you won't know if you don't get a complete evaluation. How are his social skills at school? Can he look people in the eye? Does he use big words and sound more like a professor than a kid? Does he still have trouble with transitions? Does he have narrow, obsessive interests yet is very bright? Something is "off" and ODD isn't very useful. It is caused by other disorders that need attention...often the ODD will go away. For now, I'd get that appointment (there are waiting lists for NeuroPsychs as they are very good) and I would NOT argue with him. Let him prattle on and on and ignore the urge to argue back, especially if it is upsetting your daughter. My son has Aspergers and while he is not one to argue he had the same issues as yours when he was little. Also, he dislikes our dogs. His reason, however, isn't because he HATES dogs, but because he can't stand the loud barking and the way they feel. My son has sensory issues and I'm wondering if yours does too. Does he get overly bothered over certain textures, does he have aversions to certain foods, smells? Does he or did he ever cover his ears because he thought things were too loud (even sometimes when they weren't)? Is he very literal? Does he like computers a lot or videogames too much (like over-the-top even for his age)? Good luck, whatever you decide to do. [/QUOTE]
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