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ODD and SEVERE Aggressiveness
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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 169794" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Jan, it seems to me that you haven't gotten to the bottom of what's going on with your difficult child, and a new evaluation is in order. Sometimes evaluators just don't get it right, and you have to go on to a new professional.</p><p> </p><p>ODD rarely stands alone. It is typically fueled by an underlying disorder like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), etc. When the underlying disorder is identified and treated, the oppositional behaviors generally subside. </p><p> </p><p>ADHD stimulants like Concerta can exacerbate pre-exisiting anxiety and cause depression. They can also wreak havoc with the moods of children with bipolar disorder. The hyperfocus you describe makes me think Concerta is making your difficult child more anxious.</p><p> </p><p>I don't believe this is a matter of your difficult child choosing to misbehave. Because his behavior is dangerous to self and others, it's extremely important that you locate a professional who can help you figure out what's going on with your difficult child. Have you considered a partial hospitalization program or an inpatient stay to obtain an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 169794, member: 2423"] Jan, it seems to me that you haven't gotten to the bottom of what's going on with your difficult child, and a new evaluation is in order. Sometimes evaluators just don't get it right, and you have to go on to a new professional. ODD rarely stands alone. It is typically fueled by an underlying disorder like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), etc. When the underlying disorder is identified and treated, the oppositional behaviors generally subside. ADHD stimulants like Concerta can exacerbate pre-exisiting anxiety and cause depression. They can also wreak havoc with the moods of children with bipolar disorder. The hyperfocus you describe makes me think Concerta is making your difficult child more anxious. I don't believe this is a matter of your difficult child choosing to misbehave. Because his behavior is dangerous to self and others, it's extremely important that you locate a professional who can help you figure out what's going on with your difficult child. Have you considered a partial hospitalization program or an inpatient stay to obtain an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment? [/QUOTE]
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