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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 351220" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>Welcome!!! You are SOOOO not alone here, many of us have been there done that! </p><p></p><p>I have NO use for the ODD diagnosis (diagnosis). It doesn't help you figure out why your son is doing these things, it just gives all the undesireable behaviors a name. Having a name for it doesn't help you figure out how to help your son change his behavior, does it? It may well be called Fred or George or any other name, in my humble opinion. </p><p></p><p>The ADHD diagnosis is more helpful. Not the most helpful, but most of our kids have been diagnosis'd with this. It is where we started with my son. I found ADHD medications to be very helpful. We chose to use stimulants first, largely because you will know in the first few days to a week if it is going to work well. They also clear out of the body in a very short period of time. Be sure to ask the doctor why they suggest a certain medication or type of medications to start with.</p><p></p><p>Why do you think he felt stealing was OK if he saw 2 adults stealing? Do you know this happened or are you guessing? How does he respond to rules in general? Does he seem to respect authority figures like teachers or does he seem to think he is equal to them?</p><p></p><p>In addition to "the Explosive Child", I would like to suggest" Parenting with Love and Logic" as a helpful book. You can learn about Love and Logic (L&L) on their website (<a href="http://www.loveandlogic.com" target="_blank">www.loveandlogic.com</a>). The site has info for teachers and parents. I found all of it, even the stuff aimed at teachers, to be helpful. </p><p></p><p>Welcome!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 351220, member: 1233"] Welcome!!! You are SOOOO not alone here, many of us have been there done that! I have NO use for the ODD diagnosis (diagnosis). It doesn't help you figure out why your son is doing these things, it just gives all the undesireable behaviors a name. Having a name for it doesn't help you figure out how to help your son change his behavior, does it? It may well be called Fred or George or any other name, in my humble opinion. The ADHD diagnosis is more helpful. Not the most helpful, but most of our kids have been diagnosis'd with this. It is where we started with my son. I found ADHD medications to be very helpful. We chose to use stimulants first, largely because you will know in the first few days to a week if it is going to work well. They also clear out of the body in a very short period of time. Be sure to ask the doctor why they suggest a certain medication or type of medications to start with. Why do you think he felt stealing was OK if he saw 2 adults stealing? Do you know this happened or are you guessing? How does he respond to rules in general? Does he seem to respect authority figures like teachers or does he seem to think he is equal to them? In addition to "the Explosive Child", I would like to suggest" Parenting with Love and Logic" as a helpful book. You can learn about Love and Logic (L&L) on their website ([url]www.loveandlogic.com[/url]). The site has info for teachers and parents. I found all of it, even the stuff aimed at teachers, to be helpful. Welcome! [/QUOTE]
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