Has this child ever been tested for ODD? My five year old was a lot like you described. I thought he was ADHD but when I took him to the phsyciatrist, they said that it was ODD. Once I started researching it on the internet i realized he fit it perfectly. After 10 months of trying everthing, the doctor put him on Risperadol. What a difference it made. He is a calm, well behaved little boy. He used to be destructive, torture people, throw things to actually hit people, break things on purpose. He also used to pee on things, his bed, my bed, just to see what would happen. We tried taking his toys away, spanking, grounding but he just laughed at his dad and me. The medication is wonderful and he has had no side effects. He has been on it almost one month. It was getting to the point where I didnt even like my own son but he is now so lovable, well mannered. I actually had to ask myself "where's MY son"because the change in him was so dramatic. I don't like to think that medications for a 5 yr old are ok but when it made that much of a difference in my life and my sons life I must say it is well worth it. Good luck, charlene
