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First post and long introduction/vent - 6yo son with- ADHD combo and CD
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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 348602" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Hi Ginger and welcome. I'm glad you found us, but sorry you needed to.</p><p> </p><p>Many of us here feel that ODD/CD is a very unhelpful diagnosis, especially at your son's young age. It is merely a description of behaviors for which there is generally an underlying cause. When the underlying cause is identified and treated, the oppositional behaviors typically subside.</p><p> </p><p>So your job -- as a warrior mom -- is to uncover the underlying cause for your son's behaviors. I think the psychiatrist who did the evaluation did a miserable job, if you'll excuse my bluntness. </p><p> </p><p>Your son is showing some red flags for an Autistic Spectrum Disorder -- poor eye contact, sensory sensitivities, black and white thinking. That's what I would recommend you have him evaluated for at this point. Either a developmental pediatrician, an autism clinic at a children's hospital or a neuropsychologist is your best bet.</p><p> </p><p>If you contact the local chapter of your Autism Society, I'm sure you can get a referral for a good professional in your area for a thorough evaluation.</p><p> </p><p>Hang in there and keep posting. We're here for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 348602, member: 2423"] Hi Ginger and welcome. I'm glad you found us, but sorry you needed to. Many of us here feel that ODD/CD is a very unhelpful diagnosis, especially at your son's young age. It is merely a description of behaviors for which there is generally an underlying cause. When the underlying cause is identified and treated, the oppositional behaviors typically subside. So your job -- as a warrior mom -- is to uncover the underlying cause for your son's behaviors. I think the psychiatrist who did the evaluation did a miserable job, if you'll excuse my bluntness. Your son is showing some red flags for an Autistic Spectrum Disorder -- poor eye contact, sensory sensitivities, black and white thinking. That's what I would recommend you have him evaluated for at this point. Either a developmental pediatrician, an autism clinic at a children's hospital or a neuropsychologist is your best bet. If you contact the local chapter of your Autism Society, I'm sure you can get a referral for a good professional in your area for a thorough evaluation. Hang in there and keep posting. We're here for you. [/QUOTE]
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