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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 214330" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi there.</p><p>Has he just seen a Behavioral Therapist? If so, I'd run (fast) to a neuropsychologist for an intensive evaluation. CD for a child that young--it's not only rare, but also not a very useful diagnosis. Usually something else is also going on to cause the ODD and CD and a neuropsychologist tests in every area of function from 6-10 hour blocs. I'm not a big fan of just behavioral therapy nor would I trust one to diagnose my child (and I've been around a bit <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> ).</p><p>Welcome and I hope you get a fresh diagnosis from a different type of professional. in my opinion this guy has you on the wrong track. </p><p>What was his early childhood like? Any delays? Speech? Does he have appropriate social skills? Any psychiatric problems or substance abuse on either side of the family tree? Both early onset bipolar (or any mood disorder that creates mania) can make kids act completely out-of-control (especially when combined with stimulants and/or antidepressants, but also without medications at all). High functioning autism can also cause kids to misbehave out of frustration and a general "cluelessness" about life, and these kids can REALLY turn it around and do well. I again highly recommend a neuropsychologist. CD gives me a bad taste in my mouth. If it were my kid, I wouldn't believe it was the main problem. Although Psychiatrists (with that MD) are ok, I personally had much better luck after having a ten hour neuropsychologist evaluation for my puzzling son.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 214330, member: 1550"] Hi there. Has he just seen a Behavioral Therapist? If so, I'd run (fast) to a neuropsychologist for an intensive evaluation. CD for a child that young--it's not only rare, but also not a very useful diagnosis. Usually something else is also going on to cause the ODD and CD and a neuropsychologist tests in every area of function from 6-10 hour blocs. I'm not a big fan of just behavioral therapy nor would I trust one to diagnose my child (and I've been around a bit ;) ). Welcome and I hope you get a fresh diagnosis from a different type of professional. in my opinion this guy has you on the wrong track. What was his early childhood like? Any delays? Speech? Does he have appropriate social skills? Any psychiatric problems or substance abuse on either side of the family tree? Both early onset bipolar (or any mood disorder that creates mania) can make kids act completely out-of-control (especially when combined with stimulants and/or antidepressants, but also without medications at all). High functioning autism can also cause kids to misbehave out of frustration and a general "cluelessness" about life, and these kids can REALLY turn it around and do well. I again highly recommend a neuropsychologist. CD gives me a bad taste in my mouth. If it were my kid, I wouldn't believe it was the main problem. Although Psychiatrists (with that MD) are ok, I personally had much better luck after having a ten hour neuropsychologist evaluation for my puzzling son. [/QUOTE]
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