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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 500538" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>Well, if the do that, if they blame you... get a new counselor. </p><p></p><p>In fact, I am sorry to say this, but if it was me... I would nto even go to a counselor YET. </p><p></p><p>Can you tell us the exact profession of the people that did the testing??? that will help us a lot.</p><p></p><p>Can you also tell us the names of the tests they have listed?</p><p></p><p></p><p>From your description, again...cant see her and obviously this is from two little paragraphs..... she does not sound ODD and I mean even as a place holder or anything. This is a girl with serious neurological deficits and delays. OF course she is going to have issues when she is not able to hear.</p><p></p><p>NOW, here is what is really important to understand. There are different kinds of hearing problems. It sounds like she was tested for acuity which is ... can she hear sounds and at all? probably they checked to see what level she can hear different pitches of sounds. Maybe even asked her to point Occupational Therapist (OT) pictures of words.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Another issue is whether or not she can tell differences between sounds. Whether she can sort through different sounds in the environment. Whether her brain, when it hears sounds can actually make SENSE of the sounds... There are many kinds of issues with how the brain can interpret sounds and or speech/language. </p><p></p><p>Many kids who have auditory processing disorders can look very adhd because they can't sort thru it all. </p><p></p><p>I believe the ODD is simply because you may have reported that she refuses to do things, well does she refuse or maybe she CANT. I think this was a psychologist and really, dont sweat it. It is really obvious in your case (to me, and in my opinion of course but probably to many here too) that this little angel has many other things that are the real issues.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Has anyone checked to see if she has autism? she has so many delays and features of that. Kids with autism will seem deaf to many people. They tantrum and fuss and wont share and can't play nicely because they dont get it. theyre not processing information around them in a typical way. many many many kids with autism are first diagnosed with adhd/odd/anxiety disorders those three things in particular</p><p></p><p>Does she have any sensory issues (picky about food, clothes, smells, noises bother her, puts thing in her mouth or avoids such things???) Does she play imaginatively??? like does she create play schemes using a characters or play back and forth with other kids sharing materials. Or does she play more alone or use materials next to otehr kids but nto really going back and forth.... not makig up role play etc??? </p><p></p><p>Does she have any problems with going from one activity to another? Any sleep problems? any toe walking? Any things she fixates on like has to have and shake or rub or certain shows on tv that she has to watch over an over and talks about all the time etc.????</p><p></p><p></p><p>There are other parents here who will tell you about the developmental coordination disorder and how that can really look like adhd. </p><p></p><p>I think you will be happy when you find the right professionals to really help sort thru this... if you give us mroe specifics on the report it will help us guide you. </p><p></p><p>maybe sleep tonight and go thru it tomorrow. I for one promise to look for your post, okay??? </p><p></p><p>Ignore yoru sister, she is not in this position. She is right that they may not understand it fully and may not know how to best help, but dont worry, we get it... we will help you and they will not say it is all your fault when they see all the neuro stuff.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 500538, member: 12886"] Well, if the do that, if they blame you... get a new counselor. In fact, I am sorry to say this, but if it was me... I would nto even go to a counselor YET. Can you tell us the exact profession of the people that did the testing??? that will help us a lot. Can you also tell us the names of the tests they have listed? From your description, again...cant see her and obviously this is from two little paragraphs..... she does not sound ODD and I mean even as a place holder or anything. This is a girl with serious neurological deficits and delays. OF course she is going to have issues when she is not able to hear. NOW, here is what is really important to understand. There are different kinds of hearing problems. It sounds like she was tested for acuity which is ... can she hear sounds and at all? probably they checked to see what level she can hear different pitches of sounds. Maybe even asked her to point Occupational Therapist (OT) pictures of words. Another issue is whether or not she can tell differences between sounds. Whether she can sort through different sounds in the environment. Whether her brain, when it hears sounds can actually make SENSE of the sounds... There are many kinds of issues with how the brain can interpret sounds and or speech/language. Many kids who have auditory processing disorders can look very adhd because they can't sort thru it all. I believe the ODD is simply because you may have reported that she refuses to do things, well does she refuse or maybe she CANT. I think this was a psychologist and really, dont sweat it. It is really obvious in your case (to me, and in my opinion of course but probably to many here too) that this little angel has many other things that are the real issues. Has anyone checked to see if she has autism? she has so many delays and features of that. Kids with autism will seem deaf to many people. They tantrum and fuss and wont share and can't play nicely because they dont get it. theyre not processing information around them in a typical way. many many many kids with autism are first diagnosed with adhd/odd/anxiety disorders those three things in particular Does she have any sensory issues (picky about food, clothes, smells, noises bother her, puts thing in her mouth or avoids such things???) Does she play imaginatively??? like does she create play schemes using a characters or play back and forth with other kids sharing materials. Or does she play more alone or use materials next to otehr kids but nto really going back and forth.... not makig up role play etc??? Does she have any problems with going from one activity to another? Any sleep problems? any toe walking? Any things she fixates on like has to have and shake or rub or certain shows on tv that she has to watch over an over and talks about all the time etc.???? There are other parents here who will tell you about the developmental coordination disorder and how that can really look like adhd. I think you will be happy when you find the right professionals to really help sort thru this... if you give us mroe specifics on the report it will help us guide you. maybe sleep tonight and go thru it tomorrow. I for one promise to look for your post, okay??? Ignore yoru sister, she is not in this position. She is right that they may not understand it fully and may not know how to best help, but dont worry, we get it... we will help you and they will not say it is all your fault when they see all the neuro stuff. [/QUOTE]
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