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<blockquote data-quote="TeDo" data-source="post: 506243"><p>I have the same questions as the others. I do have one additional question though. Can you tell us all the medications they have tried him on and how long he was on each? That can maybe help us steer you in the right direction.</p><p></p><p>My difficult child 1 was diagnosed with ADHD (which still stands) and ODD. Before that he carried ADHD and Bipolar. So in other words, the ODD replaced the Bipolar and now Asperger's (along with others in my signature below) have replaced the ODD. As far as most of us on this board agree, ODD only explains the behavior itself, not WHY they are acting the way they do. It does a real disservice to many kids because the "treatment" for ODD is generally strict punishment because the behavior is seen as intentional. In most cases, it is not intentional but their reaction to certain underlying issues that they don't know how to deal with.</p><p></p><p>Definitely seek out a neuropsychologist. We also HIGHLY recommend the books The Explosive Child by Ross Greene and also What Your Explosive Child Is Trying To Tell You by Dr. Doug Riley. They will help you better understand what is usually behind the behaviors and how to deal with them.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to our little corner of the world. The wealth of knowledge from the wise parents here is better and more REAL than anything you will find anywhere.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TeDo, post: 506243"] I have the same questions as the others. I do have one additional question though. Can you tell us all the medications they have tried him on and how long he was on each? That can maybe help us steer you in the right direction. My difficult child 1 was diagnosed with ADHD (which still stands) and ODD. Before that he carried ADHD and Bipolar. So in other words, the ODD replaced the Bipolar and now Asperger's (along with others in my signature below) have replaced the ODD. As far as most of us on this board agree, ODD only explains the behavior itself, not WHY they are acting the way they do. It does a real disservice to many kids because the "treatment" for ODD is generally strict punishment because the behavior is seen as intentional. In most cases, it is not intentional but their reaction to certain underlying issues that they don't know how to deal with. Definitely seek out a neuropsychologist. We also HIGHLY recommend the books The Explosive Child by Ross Greene and also What Your Explosive Child Is Trying To Tell You by Dr. Doug Riley. They will help you better understand what is usually behind the behaviors and how to deal with them. Welcome to our little corner of the world. The wealth of knowledge from the wise parents here is better and more REAL than anything you will find anywhere. [/QUOTE]
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