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**UPDATE** Pg. 2 HELP! ADHD coupled with ODD
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<blockquote data-quote="Anna1345" data-source="post: 99202" data-attributes="member: 4292"><p>Hi all! Sorry it has taken so long to get back. Not sure why but I didn't any notif's for this. Okay let's see.... Haven't read the Explosive Child yet, but I will. </p><p></p><p>-What type of specialist diagnosed your son with ADHD and ODD? <strong>He was diagnosis by a child psychologist</strong></p><p></p><p>-Is there any history of mental health or developmental issues in the family?<strong>no hx of developmental stuff, but his bio dad (who has never been in the picture) we are sure is Bi Polar -- my mother is a psychologist and that is strictly her observance, not anything that is officially diagnosis as far as I know. </strong></p><p></p><p>-Beyond hyperactivity and defiance (which I'm assuming since you mentioned ODD) has there been anything significant or unusual in your son's developmental history? <strong>Nothing significant in his developmental hx. Totally age appropriatefor growth and development</strong></p><p></p><p>M has been on Concerta since 2nd grade. Took me a long to to medicate. I don't really like it and I am kind of crunchy. We first tried behavioral modifications. Then we coupled that with the Feingold diet -- which I found really really helped. Now we couple those with the concerta and I am sure it helps us keep the lowest dose possible. </p><p></p><p>We have been taking him to a councilor, but really I do believe 90% of his anger is based in a few significant things: </p><p></p><p>1. he is 11 and hitting puberty like nothing I have ever experienced</p><p></p><p>2. He is miserable at school because we all know that what happens in reality is not exactly how these kids perceive it. He *FEELS* like the whole world is against him -- the teachers the principle and the students. No where else in his life does he feel this, but only at school. </p><p></p><p>3. Being military, moving a lot and lack of ability to adjust is not always a good combination, though he normally fares pretty well. However THIS particular duty station is SO FAR from my family that it is really really hard on him. This has been the first holidays, birthdays, etc, we have not celebrated all together with my neice and nephews and everyone. So that is tough. </p><p></p><p>Innately M is a great kid, very loving and kind. We NEVER had these ODD problems until this year, this teacher. He has ALWAYS gone to private school (only 1 6th grade class so switching is not an option). HE has no desire to be in public school per his words. In fact his teacher last year was MUCH more difficult in respect to the quantity and quality of work she required of the kids. AND she was VERY VERY strict. However the kids NEVER doubted that she felt they were important and had value. Here they do doubt it. I know we are not the only ones who have had these issues. I have started talking to other parents and I know M isn't the only one. It is just terrible. </p><p></p><p>I am one of those parents who never believes that her child is just a perfect little angel and what could the teachers possibly be talking about. No I don't play that. I also believe that if you are not helping, then you need to get out of my way because you are apart of the problem. </p><p></p><p>Okay I have rambled on long enough. I really have enjoyed my experience here so far! It is nice to know that I am not the only one and that there are so many others out there facing what I face and with children who face what they do. </p><p></p><p>There are times I wish I could just be HIM for a few days just so he doesn't have to be......</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anna1345, post: 99202, member: 4292"] Hi all! Sorry it has taken so long to get back. Not sure why but I didn't any notif's for this. Okay let's see.... Haven't read the Explosive Child yet, but I will. -What type of specialist diagnosed your son with ADHD and ODD? [b]He was diagnosis by a child psychologist[/b] -Is there any history of mental health or developmental issues in the family?[b]no hx of developmental stuff, but his bio dad (who has never been in the picture) we are sure is Bi Polar -- my mother is a psychologist and that is strictly her observance, not anything that is officially diagnosis as far as I know. [/b] -Beyond hyperactivity and defiance (which I'm assuming since you mentioned ODD) has there been anything significant or unusual in your son's developmental history? [b]Nothing significant in his developmental hx. Totally age appropriatefor growth and development[/b] M has been on Concerta since 2nd grade. Took me a long to to medicate. I don't really like it and I am kind of crunchy. We first tried behavioral modifications. Then we coupled that with the Feingold diet -- which I found really really helped. Now we couple those with the concerta and I am sure it helps us keep the lowest dose possible. We have been taking him to a councilor, but really I do believe 90% of his anger is based in a few significant things: 1. he is 11 and hitting puberty like nothing I have ever experienced 2. He is miserable at school because we all know that what happens in reality is not exactly how these kids perceive it. He *FEELS* like the whole world is against him -- the teachers the principle and the students. No where else in his life does he feel this, but only at school. 3. Being military, moving a lot and lack of ability to adjust is not always a good combination, though he normally fares pretty well. However THIS particular duty station is SO FAR from my family that it is really really hard on him. This has been the first holidays, birthdays, etc, we have not celebrated all together with my neice and nephews and everyone. So that is tough. Innately M is a great kid, very loving and kind. We NEVER had these ODD problems until this year, this teacher. He has ALWAYS gone to private school (only 1 6th grade class so switching is not an option). HE has no desire to be in public school per his words. In fact his teacher last year was MUCH more difficult in respect to the quantity and quality of work she required of the kids. AND she was VERY VERY strict. However the kids NEVER doubted that she felt they were important and had value. Here they do doubt it. I know we are not the only ones who have had these issues. I have started talking to other parents and I know M isn't the only one. It is just terrible. I am one of those parents who never believes that her child is just a perfect little angel and what could the teachers possibly be talking about. No I don't play that. I also believe that if you are not helping, then you need to get out of my way because you are apart of the problem. Okay I have rambled on long enough. I really have enjoyed my experience here so far! It is nice to know that I am not the only one and that there are so many others out there facing what I face and with children who face what they do. There are times I wish I could just be HIM for a few days just so he doesn't have to be...... [/QUOTE]
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