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<blockquote data-quote="trinityroyal" data-source="post: 147350" data-attributes="member: 3907"><p>Hello Oddmoose, </p><p></p><p>MidwestMom took the words right out of my mouth. I was also going to suggest the possibility of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)/autism, and recommend a neuropsychologist evaluation.</p><p></p><p>ADHD is often a catch-all, first diagnosis, because so many other issues present with hyperactivity, defiance, inattention, etc. as symptoms, so they often look alike.</p><p></p><p>ADHD medications help tremendously with true ADHD, so if your difficult child is not being helped by them then it is likely not ADHD but another condition with lookalike symptoms. A neuropsychologist evaluation will help you pinpoint exactly what's going on with your son so that you can get appropriate interventions and accommodations in place for him.</p><p></p><p>My difficult child was initially diagnosed wtih ADHD many years ago, and was put on Concerta, which drastically increased his mania, anxiety and aggression. He's by no means perfect, but a change in medications (getting him off the stims and SSRIs) made a huge difference in his level of agitation, anxiety and manic behaviour. </p><p></p><p>You've received some great advice from other posters. I just wanted to add my welcome.</p><p></p><p>Trinity</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trinityroyal, post: 147350, member: 3907"] Hello Oddmoose, MidwestMom took the words right out of my mouth. I was also going to suggest the possibility of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)/autism, and recommend a neuropsychologist evaluation. ADHD is often a catch-all, first diagnosis, because so many other issues present with hyperactivity, defiance, inattention, etc. as symptoms, so they often look alike. ADHD medications help tremendously with true ADHD, so if your difficult child is not being helped by them then it is likely not ADHD but another condition with lookalike symptoms. A neuropsychologist evaluation will help you pinpoint exactly what's going on with your son so that you can get appropriate interventions and accommodations in place for him. My difficult child was initially diagnosed wtih ADHD many years ago, and was put on Concerta, which drastically increased his mania, anxiety and aggression. He's by no means perfect, but a change in medications (getting him off the stims and SSRIs) made a huge difference in his level of agitation, anxiety and manic behaviour. You've received some great advice from other posters. I just wanted to add my welcome. Trinity [/QUOTE]
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