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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 165855" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Welcome. I'm glad you found us.</p><p> </p><p>In general, ODD is a symptom of a disorder rather than a diagnosis unto itself. When the underlying disorder (for example, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)) is identified and treated, the oppositional behaviors typically improve. </p><p> </p><p>While I understand your interest in stopping your SD's depressive drawings, I'm not sure consequences, such as taking away her journals, are going to solve the problem. I think her drawings are a cry for help and need answering in the form of appropriate diagnosis and treatment.</p><p> </p><p>I have some questions that might help us point you in the right direction:</p><p>Who has custody of your SD?</p><p>How often is she with you?</p><p>Is there any provision about medical care in the custody agreement?</p><p>How is your SD being educated if she's not going to school?</p><p>What are the qualifications of the counselor? </p><p>Has your SD ever been evaluated by a child psychiatrist?</p><p>Any mental health issues or substance abuse in the family tree?</p><p> </p><p>When you get a chance, please complete a signature like mine below so we can keep your family's story straight. Here's a link that describes how to create a signature:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.conductdisorders.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8399" target="_blank">http://www.conductdisorders.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8399</a></p><p> </p><p>You might want to get your hands on a copy of The Explosive Child by Ross Greene. It has helped many of us on this board parent our extra-challenging children.</p><p> </p><p>Again, welcome.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 165855, member: 2423"] Welcome. I'm glad you found us. In general, ODD is a symptom of a disorder rather than a diagnosis unto itself. When the underlying disorder (for example, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)) is identified and treated, the oppositional behaviors typically improve. While I understand your interest in stopping your SD's depressive drawings, I'm not sure consequences, such as taking away her journals, are going to solve the problem. I think her drawings are a cry for help and need answering in the form of appropriate diagnosis and treatment. I have some questions that might help us point you in the right direction: Who has custody of your SD? How often is she with you? Is there any provision about medical care in the custody agreement? How is your SD being educated if she's not going to school? What are the qualifications of the counselor? Has your SD ever been evaluated by a child psychiatrist? Any mental health issues or substance abuse in the family tree? When you get a chance, please complete a signature like mine below so we can keep your family's story straight. Here's a link that describes how to create a signature: [URL]http://www.conductdisorders.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8399[/URL] You might want to get your hands on a copy of The Explosive Child by Ross Greene. It has helped many of us on this board parent our extra-challenging children. Again, welcome. [/QUOTE]
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