help4kpl
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I am new here trying to figure out a lot of things. The only firm diagnosis we have after 9 days in UNC Chapel Hill is Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) and there is no BiPolar and no Depression showing on the MMPI-A. I believe we are pushing towards the Anti-social, but where he is under 18 that can not be said and there still is a window.
DBT-Therapy is being started, Family Counseling and there is a discussion on Residential Treatment. All of this is under court order and completion of all recomendation is mandatory to avoid spending more time in jail. He is charged with Assault. He beat his mother with a broom handle. There have been other explosive outbursts, but this was the first on towards a human being or family member. There have been incidents against the dog and many many objects over the past years.
He has never ever accepted change or has been agreeable to change. Even as a toddler and young person taking short or long trips required a lot of patience and a lot of "not telling" him all the details because he would get upset, angry and oppositional.
So I am looking for all feedback on Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED), ODD, Combative Disorders, DBT, and recomendations for Residential programs that are succesful and safe. I have heard TOOOO many horror stories.
He is 16. He lives with his mother, 2 half sisters (since they were born, ages 13 and 10), 2 dogs and 2 cats. His step Dad has raised him ACTIVELY since age 6 months. His mom and step dad have been seperated for 7 years and maintain a good friendship. His Biological dad lives 1200 miles away with his wife and 2 half brothers (ages 13-Austistic and 10). His Biological father was abusive to mother and he was very opositional in character when in early 20's. Biological father was treated for PTSD after being asked to leave mother and son by the VA. He was abused as a child additionally.(Locked inside closet by parents when 3ish so that they could go out) He has not lived with son since age 3 months. Mother has physical custody with supervised visitations per the courts. Biological father and mother have been on speaking terms, with little hostility for over 10 years, Mother and step mother are friendly.
He was diagnosed with an Intent Tremor at age 2 1/2. He also sufferes from Eosinothilic Gastritis and a Hiatal Hernia since last year. His Biological father is a Gulf War Vetran. His step father is a retired Marine.
I will consider any and all thoughts, opinions and advice.
With Faith,
help4kpl
DBT-Therapy is being started, Family Counseling and there is a discussion on Residential Treatment. All of this is under court order and completion of all recomendation is mandatory to avoid spending more time in jail. He is charged with Assault. He beat his mother with a broom handle. There have been other explosive outbursts, but this was the first on towards a human being or family member. There have been incidents against the dog and many many objects over the past years.
He has never ever accepted change or has been agreeable to change. Even as a toddler and young person taking short or long trips required a lot of patience and a lot of "not telling" him all the details because he would get upset, angry and oppositional.
So I am looking for all feedback on Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED), ODD, Combative Disorders, DBT, and recomendations for Residential programs that are succesful and safe. I have heard TOOOO many horror stories.
He is 16. He lives with his mother, 2 half sisters (since they were born, ages 13 and 10), 2 dogs and 2 cats. His step Dad has raised him ACTIVELY since age 6 months. His mom and step dad have been seperated for 7 years and maintain a good friendship. His Biological dad lives 1200 miles away with his wife and 2 half brothers (ages 13-Austistic and 10). His Biological father was abusive to mother and he was very opositional in character when in early 20's. Biological father was treated for PTSD after being asked to leave mother and son by the VA. He was abused as a child additionally.(Locked inside closet by parents when 3ish so that they could go out) He has not lived with son since age 3 months. Mother has physical custody with supervised visitations per the courts. Biological father and mother have been on speaking terms, with little hostility for over 10 years, Mother and step mother are friendly.
He was diagnosed with an Intent Tremor at age 2 1/2. He also sufferes from Eosinothilic Gastritis and a Hiatal Hernia since last year. His Biological father is a Gulf War Vetran. His step father is a retired Marine.
I will consider any and all thoughts, opinions and advice.
With Faith,
help4kpl