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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 26436" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I completely agree with smallmom on this. ODD rarely stands alone, and I'd want him evaluated by a Child Psychiatrist (with the MD). He's already 14--you may want to consider than in four years you won't be able to help him at all legally. If he has a psychiatric disorder that requires medications, it's a good idea for him to learn that he needs them earlier rather than later. You'll get a good clue if it's more than ODD if the therapy doesn't do any good. Also, check your family background for clues. Do mood disorders or substance abuse run in the family? Any autism on either side? I have bipolar II and my son has Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified. Our massive experience with therapists was not good--they did not diagnose either of us right. I'd take it to the psychiatrist with the medical degree or a neuropsychologist (they do extensive testing). I'd put what other parents think on the bottom of list of concerns (who cares anyways?) and maybe get another evaluation for him. Counselors, with all due respect, don't have the background to spot serious psychiatric or neurological disorders and your son could have a variety of problems that could be greatly helped by someone who knows how to do it. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 26436, member: 1550"] I completely agree with smallmom on this. ODD rarely stands alone, and I'd want him evaluated by a Child Psychiatrist (with the MD). He's already 14--you may want to consider than in four years you won't be able to help him at all legally. If he has a psychiatric disorder that requires medications, it's a good idea for him to learn that he needs them earlier rather than later. You'll get a good clue if it's more than ODD if the therapy doesn't do any good. Also, check your family background for clues. Do mood disorders or substance abuse run in the family? Any autism on either side? I have bipolar II and my son has Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified. Our massive experience with therapists was not good--they did not diagnose either of us right. I'd take it to the psychiatrist with the medical degree or a neuropsychologist (they do extensive testing). I'd put what other parents think on the bottom of list of concerns (who cares anyways?) and maybe get another evaluation for him. Counselors, with all due respect, don't have the background to spot serious psychiatric or neurological disorders and your son could have a variety of problems that could be greatly helped by someone who knows how to do it. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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