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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 26641" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Wow. Anxiety AND ODD rarely stand alone. Mood disorders and anxiety do tend to go hand-in-hand, but anxiety is also a big symptom of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). I had a mood disorder plus neuro issues as a kid (still do) and hated school. Never crossed my mind not to go, but I'd scream in class because I'd feel like throwing up or passing out and I did everything I could to fake illness to stay home. Also, the kids were really mean to me. It was a real horror for me. I didn't learn much. I wasn't even motivated to try. I would see a Child Psychiatrist (with the MD) and a neuropsychologist (to see if this kid is on the Spectrum or has any other learning disabilities). Unfortunately, it is best to see both, not just one. Never would I trust a social worker with an assessment, even if she has somebody guiding her. She doesn't wouldn't have the full load of training. ODD goes along with every childhood disorder. Most people who post here have kids who have or once had ODD symptoms, but it's rarely the only thing going on. I would defintely let him go to an alternate school. He may NEED a small group. Sensory stuff may be driving him nuts or loud noises. He may be inattentive or just so charged up inside that he can't sit still--I wouldn't even blink. I'd sign on the dotted line and get him evaluated by both a psychiatrist and neuropsychologist. That's what we had to do in order for things to improve.Hugs!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 26641, member: 1550"] Wow. Anxiety AND ODD rarely stand alone. Mood disorders and anxiety do tend to go hand-in-hand, but anxiety is also a big symptom of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). I had a mood disorder plus neuro issues as a kid (still do) and hated school. Never crossed my mind not to go, but I'd scream in class because I'd feel like throwing up or passing out and I did everything I could to fake illness to stay home. Also, the kids were really mean to me. It was a real horror for me. I didn't learn much. I wasn't even motivated to try. I would see a Child Psychiatrist (with the MD) and a neuropsychologist (to see if this kid is on the Spectrum or has any other learning disabilities). Unfortunately, it is best to see both, not just one. Never would I trust a social worker with an assessment, even if she has somebody guiding her. She doesn't wouldn't have the full load of training. ODD goes along with every childhood disorder. Most people who post here have kids who have or once had ODD symptoms, but it's rarely the only thing going on. I would defintely let him go to an alternate school. He may NEED a small group. Sensory stuff may be driving him nuts or loud noises. He may be inattentive or just so charged up inside that he can't sit still--I wouldn't even blink. I'd sign on the dotted line and get him evaluated by both a psychiatrist and neuropsychologist. That's what we had to do in order for things to improve.Hugs! [/QUOTE]
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