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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 128158" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>What are the specific behaviors that are concerning you?</p><p> </p><p>ODD and Conduct Disorder typically describe a set of behaviors with an underlying cause (such as anxiety, depression, mood disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)). Think of them as symptoms rather than a diagnosis unto themselves. When the underlying disorder is identified and treated, the ODD/CD behaviors generally improve.</p><p> </p><p>I think you need to find a new psychiatrist who can look at your son with fresh eyes and figure out exactly what's going on. You might also want to have your son evaluated by a neuropsychologist, who can do extensive testing on your son to offer perspective on what's really going on. Neuropsychologists can be found at children's and university hospitals.</p><p> </p><p>Abilify is an atypical antipsychotic prescribed to treat hallucinations and mania associated with bipolar disorder. It is also used off-label to treat anxiety, anger and aggression. I have children on two different atypical antipsychotics (Zyprexa and Seroquel), and they have worked well for their particular issues. </p><p> </p><p>Please don't feel as if there's no hope. I don't think you've scratched the surface of what's going on with your child. It should now be your mission to find a professional who will help you figure that out.</p><p> </p><p>Welcome to the board. I think you will find a lot of support here.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 128158, member: 2423"] What are the specific behaviors that are concerning you? ODD and Conduct Disorder typically describe a set of behaviors with an underlying cause (such as anxiety, depression, mood disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)). Think of them as symptoms rather than a diagnosis unto themselves. When the underlying disorder is identified and treated, the ODD/CD behaviors generally improve. I think you need to find a new psychiatrist who can look at your son with fresh eyes and figure out exactly what's going on. You might also want to have your son evaluated by a neuropsychologist, who can do extensive testing on your son to offer perspective on what's really going on. Neuropsychologists can be found at children's and university hospitals. Abilify is an atypical antipsychotic prescribed to treat hallucinations and mania associated with bipolar disorder. It is also used off-label to treat anxiety, anger and aggression. I have children on two different atypical antipsychotics (Zyprexa and Seroquel), and they have worked well for their particular issues. Please don't feel as if there's no hope. I don't think you've scratched the surface of what's going on with your child. It should now be your mission to find a professional who will help you figure that out. Welcome to the board. I think you will find a lot of support here. [/QUOTE]
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