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My 9 y/o boy has adhd/odd, I dont know how to help him......
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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 488821" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>OH gosh, if he has Aspergers/Autism, then the traditional behavior stuff even more than many other kinds of things is just not going to work well, Likely making things worse. Are you in the USA? A comprehensive school evaluation, specifically asking for an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) evaluation (then they dont just use the school team, they can pull in the certified Autism people from the district, not the psychologist only!!!! unless the psychiatric has autism cert. ...) will be FREE. Some districts dont have it together but if you ask for the right thing then you will have a better chance. Schools use Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) as a spectrum so even if it is Aspergers (which the medical community may not use in the DSM 5 too) they will just say he has traits that fit criteria so he can have an IEP. </p><p></p><p>It is very very very common for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Aspergers to be diagnosis ADHD and ODD (and anxiety disorder). Then after years of frustration that nothing works, ta da.... some form of autism. </p><p></p><p>It does sound like he has a chance of attachment problems too. each symptom you list is on the Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) list. But it overlaps with Asperger's too. </p><p></p><p>ADHD medications may not work for Aspergers because of the symptoms are from his inability to process things as non Aspies do, then it appears like ADHD, but it is not the structural or chemical issues that cause ADHD so medications wont help with it. (some kids genuinely do have both that is another story). Given that he qualifies for Occupational Therapist (OT), it is even more suspicious for the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis. </p><p></p><p>I thnk this is really hopeful. a child with autism can't take on another person's perspective, wont interpret social cues appropriately without direct teaching. The learning style is very different. </p><p></p><p>If you can find an autism clinic, they can maybe do an assessment for less and your insurance may pay if you find a developmental pediatrician who specializes in autism. I would be stuck if I had to come up with that money too, but your kids are adopted....is there post adoption funding...dont you have insurance thru your state for them??? If you possibly can, this could make the difference. You said Please Help so if I seem too into it, sorry....just have seen this story personally and professionally so many times. It is truly heartbreaking. I am sorry people haven't helped you more. You took these kids in and you are all blessed to have each other but there have to be ongoing supports for our kids who are so very hurt and especially when there are other special needs. </p><p></p><p>If there is a chance this is Aspergers .... there is a TON of hope. I am sure others here will share their stories with the add/odd/anxiety becoming actually Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)..... hang in there, this maybe is one piece that can really help!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 488821, member: 12886"] OH gosh, if he has Aspergers/Autism, then the traditional behavior stuff even more than many other kinds of things is just not going to work well, Likely making things worse. Are you in the USA? A comprehensive school evaluation, specifically asking for an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) evaluation (then they dont just use the school team, they can pull in the certified Autism people from the district, not the psychologist only!!!! unless the psychiatric has autism cert. ...) will be FREE. Some districts dont have it together but if you ask for the right thing then you will have a better chance. Schools use Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) as a spectrum so even if it is Aspergers (which the medical community may not use in the DSM 5 too) they will just say he has traits that fit criteria so he can have an IEP. It is very very very common for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Aspergers to be diagnosis ADHD and ODD (and anxiety disorder). Then after years of frustration that nothing works, ta da.... some form of autism. It does sound like he has a chance of attachment problems too. each symptom you list is on the Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) list. But it overlaps with Asperger's too. ADHD medications may not work for Aspergers because of the symptoms are from his inability to process things as non Aspies do, then it appears like ADHD, but it is not the structural or chemical issues that cause ADHD so medications wont help with it. (some kids genuinely do have both that is another story). Given that he qualifies for Occupational Therapist (OT), it is even more suspicious for the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis. I thnk this is really hopeful. a child with autism can't take on another person's perspective, wont interpret social cues appropriately without direct teaching. The learning style is very different. If you can find an autism clinic, they can maybe do an assessment for less and your insurance may pay if you find a developmental pediatrician who specializes in autism. I would be stuck if I had to come up with that money too, but your kids are adopted....is there post adoption funding...dont you have insurance thru your state for them??? If you possibly can, this could make the difference. You said Please Help so if I seem too into it, sorry....just have seen this story personally and professionally so many times. It is truly heartbreaking. I am sorry people haven't helped you more. You took these kids in and you are all blessed to have each other but there have to be ongoing supports for our kids who are so very hurt and especially when there are other special needs. If there is a chance this is Aspergers .... there is a TON of hope. I am sure others here will share their stories with the add/odd/anxiety becoming actually Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)..... hang in there, this maybe is one piece that can really help! [/QUOTE]
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