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<blockquote data-quote="Janna" data-source="post: 233046" data-attributes="member: 2737"><p>I wouldn't jump to any quick diagnosis conclusions. There could be underlying issues that you really don't think of until you've seen someone that knows what they're really looking for.</p><p>My son is Autistic, and makes eye contact. He is high functioning. He's not a tippy toe walker, a hand flapper, and he doesn't act like Rain Man. But, he has many developmental delays and inabilities that come with Autistic children. He is 12 now, but when he was younger, he displayed MANY (I mean MANY LOL) ODD type symptoms, and was diagnosis'ed with that (along with many other things).</p><p>I wouldn't rely on a school psychologist to do testing. Yes, neuropsychs are covered under many insurances. You could start with calling your bigger hospitals or doing a search for neuropsychs in your area.</p><p>Many times, children with underlying issues display these ODD symptoms because they are unable to comprehend or express. For example, in my son's case, if something is not going the way HE thinks it is SUPPOSED to be (his thinking is very black and white) he will become increasingly frustrated, which leads to agitation, which leads to a shut down or defiance until the issue is resolved. Many times it takes patience and dedication to process with him until he understands the situation and is able to move on.</p><p>I am very sorry you feel so hopeless. I'd like to tell you that there are better days ahead, but unfortunately, it takes some elbow grease and alot of hard effort to get there.</p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Janna, post: 233046, member: 2737"] I wouldn't jump to any quick diagnosis conclusions. There could be underlying issues that you really don't think of until you've seen someone that knows what they're really looking for. My son is Autistic, and makes eye contact. He is high functioning. He's not a tippy toe walker, a hand flapper, and he doesn't act like Rain Man. But, he has many developmental delays and inabilities that come with Autistic children. He is 12 now, but when he was younger, he displayed MANY (I mean MANY LOL) ODD type symptoms, and was diagnosis'ed with that (along with many other things). I wouldn't rely on a school psychologist to do testing. Yes, neuropsychs are covered under many insurances. You could start with calling your bigger hospitals or doing a search for neuropsychs in your area. Many times, children with underlying issues display these ODD symptoms because they are unable to comprehend or express. For example, in my son's case, if something is not going the way HE thinks it is SUPPOSED to be (his thinking is very black and white) he will become increasingly frustrated, which leads to agitation, which leads to a shut down or defiance until the issue is resolved. Many times it takes patience and dedication to process with him until he understands the situation and is able to move on. I am very sorry you feel so hopeless. I'd like to tell you that there are better days ahead, but unfortunately, it takes some elbow grease and alot of hard effort to get there. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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