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8 yo, adhd/dmdd/odd, and only getting worse.
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 708875" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Is he okay at home??? I am thinking of the often missed autistic spectrum disorder where people freak put in high stimuli areas. And some REALLY freak out. Does he ever cover his ears? Not like certain fabrics or food texxtures, talk late, potty late, have no idea how to socialize? Get too close to people or seem afraid or disinterested in socializimg? Obsess over one thing rather than having a variety of interests? Act "strange" or do repetitive things like lip smacking or hand flapping? Scream ehen needing to transotion?</p><p></p><p>My son did not act out like yours, but he was "different" and misdiagned from ADHD to childhood bipolar and sadly put on tons of strong medications that all didnt change anything.</p><p></p><p>At 11 he was diagnosed with high functioning autism. He saw a neuro psychologist for ten hours of evaluation for EVERYTHING. Your son needs that sort of evaluation, not us on the forum as much as we want to help, not just a school counselor talking to him or even a private therapist. They dont have the training or education to nail down what is wrong with our hard to figure out kiddos. You need more.</p><p></p><p>My son is 23, out on his own now and doing great. Without the right diagnosis, he would not have received the proper supports and would not have gotten to where he is at. The right diagnosis is important. The wrong supports and/or wrong medications can do damage, even if the helpers have good intentions. In a way, its like trying to fix a car that is not running well, but nobody knows what is wrong with it. Your son is a person, not a car, but it is not so different. You cant make "it" better if you are not sure what is causing "it." Your son needs a fresh pair of very experienced eyes. Even if he wont coopetate, a neuro psychiatric will observe his behavior. They are taught what to look for during observation.</p><p></p><p>Your sons behaviors are very severe. I say this with much compassion. He needs the right help. You cant do it alone and he cant stop himself. The help he has been getting has not changed anything for better. Move on. Dont quit. Try a different type of diagnostician. A neuro psychologist is a psychologist with extra training in the brain. I would find one at a major medical center or a university clinic. Many take Medicaid, if that is what he has.</p><p></p><p>I wish you all the best. He could have a treatable problem that has just been misdiagnosed. This happens a lot! If one intervention isnt working its time to find somebody new. I did this often. It was tiring but it paid off.</p><p></p><p>Please take care. You matter too. Look into respite. Call Human Services for that! Respite is for YOU. You count very much.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 708875, member: 1550"] Is he okay at home??? I am thinking of the often missed autistic spectrum disorder where people freak put in high stimuli areas. And some REALLY freak out. Does he ever cover his ears? Not like certain fabrics or food texxtures, talk late, potty late, have no idea how to socialize? Get too close to people or seem afraid or disinterested in socializimg? Obsess over one thing rather than having a variety of interests? Act "strange" or do repetitive things like lip smacking or hand flapping? Scream ehen needing to transotion? My son did not act out like yours, but he was "different" and misdiagned from ADHD to childhood bipolar and sadly put on tons of strong medications that all didnt change anything. At 11 he was diagnosed with high functioning autism. He saw a neuro psychologist for ten hours of evaluation for EVERYTHING. Your son needs that sort of evaluation, not us on the forum as much as we want to help, not just a school counselor talking to him or even a private therapist. They dont have the training or education to nail down what is wrong with our hard to figure out kiddos. You need more. My son is 23, out on his own now and doing great. Without the right diagnosis, he would not have received the proper supports and would not have gotten to where he is at. The right diagnosis is important. The wrong supports and/or wrong medications can do damage, even if the helpers have good intentions. In a way, its like trying to fix a car that is not running well, but nobody knows what is wrong with it. Your son is a person, not a car, but it is not so different. You cant make "it" better if you are not sure what is causing "it." Your son needs a fresh pair of very experienced eyes. Even if he wont coopetate, a neuro psychiatric will observe his behavior. They are taught what to look for during observation. Your sons behaviors are very severe. I say this with much compassion. He needs the right help. You cant do it alone and he cant stop himself. The help he has been getting has not changed anything for better. Move on. Dont quit. Try a different type of diagnostician. A neuro psychologist is a psychologist with extra training in the brain. I would find one at a major medical center or a university clinic. Many take Medicaid, if that is what he has. I wish you all the best. He could have a treatable problem that has just been misdiagnosed. This happens a lot! If one intervention isnt working its time to find somebody new. I did this often. It was tiring but it paid off. Please take care. You matter too. Look into respite. Call Human Services for that! Respite is for YOU. You count very much. [/QUOTE]
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