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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 199023" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Kate, welcome! I'm glad you found us.</p><p> </p><p>What kind of doctor gave you the diagnosis of ODD?</p><p>Any mental health issues or substance abuse in the family tree? </p><p> </p><p>In general, ODD rarely stands alone. ODD behaviors are typically fueled by an underlying condition (anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, etc). When the underlying condition is identified and treated, the oppositional behaviors tend to improve.</p><p> </p><p>Yes, I would have your daughter evaluated by a child psychiatrist if you suspect mood issues. Pediatricians are not trained to rx psychotropic medications (our pediatrician automatically refers to a child psychiatrist when the question comes up).</p><p> </p><p>I would also encourage you to have your daughter evaluated by a neuropsychologist, who will do extensive testing to assess her cognitive and psychological funcitioning. Neuropsychs can be found at university and children's hospitals.</p><p> </p><p>While you're waiting for all these evaluations, I recommend getting your hands on a copy of The Explosive Child by Ross Greene. It has helped many of us here parent our extra-challenging children.</p><p> </p><p>Again, welcome.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 199023, member: 2423"] Kate, welcome! I'm glad you found us. What kind of doctor gave you the diagnosis of ODD? Any mental health issues or substance abuse in the family tree? In general, ODD rarely stands alone. ODD behaviors are typically fueled by an underlying condition (anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, etc). When the underlying condition is identified and treated, the oppositional behaviors tend to improve. Yes, I would have your daughter evaluated by a child psychiatrist if you suspect mood issues. Pediatricians are not trained to rx psychotropic medications (our pediatrician automatically refers to a child psychiatrist when the question comes up). I would also encourage you to have your daughter evaluated by a neuropsychologist, who will do extensive testing to assess her cognitive and psychological funcitioning. Neuropsychs can be found at university and children's hospitals. While you're waiting for all these evaluations, I recommend getting your hands on a copy of The Explosive Child by Ross Greene. It has helped many of us here parent our extra-challenging children. Again, welcome. [/QUOTE]
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