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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 128167" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi. </p><p>I really think you should go for a second opinion. Both ODD and Conduct Disorder almost never stand alone, and Conduct Disorder is usually for people OVER 18 who have had an untreated mental illness. ODD can and often is co-morbid with things like bipolar disorder, mood disorders not otherwise specified, autistic spectrum disorders/Aspergers, etc. I would not believe this diagnosis. There are no specific tests for psychiatric or neurological problems so the rate of wrong diagnosis. is very high. That psychiatrist doesn't sound very good.</p><p></p><p>We got our best, most thorough diagnosis from a neuropsychologist. He tested my son for twelve hours and did not tell us anything until the end. My son had been diagnosed with ADHD/ODD and bipolar, but we didn't think either was right. The neuropsychologist diagnosed him with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified, and we are certain that's right. It gets us mad that we wasted so much time, but son is now doing really well. </p><p></p><p>If you have a chance, can you answer a few questions?</p><p>1/ Are there any psychiatric problems or neurological problems on either side of the family tree?</p><p>2/Who first diagnosed this child?</p><p>3/How was his very early development? How is his eye contact with strangers? His social skills? His life skills? </p><p></p><p>THere is LOTS of hope. You just a lemon of a doctor/therapist pair and I'd dump them. I'm sure another opinion will give you a much better prognosis and I do think a neuropsychologist is worth it. If not that, then a better Psychiatrist. I would not let a regular therapist diagnose.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 128167, member: 1550"] Hi. I really think you should go for a second opinion. Both ODD and Conduct Disorder almost never stand alone, and Conduct Disorder is usually for people OVER 18 who have had an untreated mental illness. ODD can and often is co-morbid with things like bipolar disorder, mood disorders not otherwise specified, autistic spectrum disorders/Aspergers, etc. I would not believe this diagnosis. There are no specific tests for psychiatric or neurological problems so the rate of wrong diagnosis. is very high. That psychiatrist doesn't sound very good. We got our best, most thorough diagnosis from a neuropsychologist. He tested my son for twelve hours and did not tell us anything until the end. My son had been diagnosed with ADHD/ODD and bipolar, but we didn't think either was right. The neuropsychologist diagnosed him with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified, and we are certain that's right. It gets us mad that we wasted so much time, but son is now doing really well. If you have a chance, can you answer a few questions? 1/ Are there any psychiatric problems or neurological problems on either side of the family tree? 2/Who first diagnosed this child? 3/How was his very early development? How is his eye contact with strangers? His social skills? His life skills? THere is LOTS of hope. You just a lemon of a doctor/therapist pair and I'd dump them. I'm sure another opinion will give you a much better prognosis and I do think a neuropsychologist is worth it. If not that, then a better Psychiatrist. I would not let a regular therapist diagnose. [/QUOTE]
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