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4year old with ADHD and ODD - at wits end
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 175134" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi and welcome. First of all, I'm a little confused. Are you thinking of giving away your child because he is difficult? If not, what was your discussion with your husband about? I need some clarity there. You both need to remember clearly that this is not a BAD child, but something is the matter with him and he needs you desperately. I strongly recommend NOT having another child if you can not get this one of track first...there is no guarantee that another will not also have problems...</p><p>Anyways...</p><p>It's a little hard for me to help as you are in Canada and I know the system is different. If you were here, I'd say that he sounds severe just to have ADHD and ODD and that we don't diagnose CD until a child is eighteen or over (I'd be very leery of anyone suggesting that in a very young child without considering other possible more understable childhood disorders). I'm thinking that maybe he needs another evaluation, and not from somebody who is a speicalist in one disorder, as they see that disorder in most kids. There are many things that this child could have, including early onset bipolar or he could have autistic spectrum disorder/Aspergers. ADHD/ODD, in the US, is a very common first diagnosis., but rarely is it the last one. If something more is going on, treatment for ADHD/ODD will not help him. And it seems as if he is not getting better, so I"d be looking beyond. If you lived here, I would recommend a neuropsychologist evaluation. I don't think that putting him in foster care is a good idea. Kids need consistent care. I was a foster parent once and we really don't know any more than you do, believe it or not. We are a holding cell for kids when they can't live at home. But this one is so young...</p><p>Are there any psychiatric or neurological problems on either side of your son's family tree? This includes his bio. dad who may have passed something along genetically. Any Aspergers or high functioning autism? Are his milestones on time or extremely early? Can he transition from one activity to another easily or does that start a rage? </p><p>You may want to pick up a copy of "The EXplosive Child" by Ross Greene. No matter what is the matter with your child, his method can diffuse the situation at home. Meanwhile, I'd be looking for a better evaluation with lots of testing for ALL disorders. There are so many.</p><p>Hint: Hypersexuality can be a symptom of bipolar in a child.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 175134, member: 1550"] Hi and welcome. First of all, I'm a little confused. Are you thinking of giving away your child because he is difficult? If not, what was your discussion with your husband about? I need some clarity there. You both need to remember clearly that this is not a BAD child, but something is the matter with him and he needs you desperately. I strongly recommend NOT having another child if you can not get this one of track first...there is no guarantee that another will not also have problems... Anyways... It's a little hard for me to help as you are in Canada and I know the system is different. If you were here, I'd say that he sounds severe just to have ADHD and ODD and that we don't diagnose CD until a child is eighteen or over (I'd be very leery of anyone suggesting that in a very young child without considering other possible more understable childhood disorders). I'm thinking that maybe he needs another evaluation, and not from somebody who is a speicalist in one disorder, as they see that disorder in most kids. There are many things that this child could have, including early onset bipolar or he could have autistic spectrum disorder/Aspergers. ADHD/ODD, in the US, is a very common first diagnosis., but rarely is it the last one. If something more is going on, treatment for ADHD/ODD will not help him. And it seems as if he is not getting better, so I"d be looking beyond. If you lived here, I would recommend a neuropsychologist evaluation. I don't think that putting him in foster care is a good idea. Kids need consistent care. I was a foster parent once and we really don't know any more than you do, believe it or not. We are a holding cell for kids when they can't live at home. But this one is so young... Are there any psychiatric or neurological problems on either side of your son's family tree? This includes his bio. dad who may have passed something along genetically. Any Aspergers or high functioning autism? Are his milestones on time or extremely early? Can he transition from one activity to another easily or does that start a rage? You may want to pick up a copy of "The EXplosive Child" by Ross Greene. No matter what is the matter with your child, his method can diffuse the situation at home. Meanwhile, I'd be looking for a better evaluation with lots of testing for ALL disorders. There are so many. Hint: Hypersexuality can be a symptom of bipolar in a child. [/QUOTE]
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