Hi Misscurly! I like your avatar - it looks like my self-portrait!
I'm sorry you had to find us, but glad you're here. Have you read "The Explosive Child" by Ross Greene? Now believe me, I know you're rolling your eyes at the computer and saying "yeah - I've got TONS of time to sit a read a book". It's a fairly quick read and gives you lots of insight - there are a LOT of people on here that swear by it.
If I may ask a few questions?
Did he meet all of his developmental milestones in a timely fashion (crawling, walking, feeding, etc.)?
Does he get extremely focused on one or two things and speak about them as if he's an authority on it (like trains, or trucks or a particular game)?
How is his eye contact with people (not necessarily you - like with teachers or adults in a grocery store)?
Does he have any issues with loud noises, certain smells, food textures, "itchy tags"?
I stinks that you have to wait so long for a counselor - if there's anything common with all of the countries on this board it is the fact that it seems to take FOREVER to get our kids in to see someone professional!
I tend to look at ODD as a symptom of other issues rather than a diagnosis (not saying that it isn't a diagnosis - it's just here in the states, it's become a label that later on turns out to be something else!).
We're here for you - let us know how you are!
Beth
