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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 334598" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>The developmental delays don't really fit ADHD, they imply something else. The ODD also, is not a terribly helpful label if it's used on its own, because so often there is an underlying condition (ADHD would be enough, but there could be other stuff) which can cause ODD-like symptoms in a kid for whom the usual discipline methods just don't work properly.</p><p></p><p>A book that has helped a lot of us, is "The Explosive Child" by Ross Greene. Read up on it, see what you think. Get a copy out of the library; if I bought every book recommended to me, I'd be broke plus I would have no room in the house. But I bought this one, after I read the library copy. I've also written summaries of the book for people in my family who "couldn't get into" the book but who still needed a crash course in how it worked.</p><p></p><p>It made things a lot easier for us. A lot of books will recommend charts, stickers, contracts - frankly, I was just too tired to tackle one more thing and increase my workload when I already felt stretched to the limit. But this book made my life easier.</p><p></p><p>You take from it what feels right and leave the rest. It's as easy as tat. But always stay in touch with the principles of the book because as he gets older and makes progress, you may find things need tweaking or you want to add some more things to the system so you can speed up his progress.</p><p></p><p>Read what you can here. There is a lot of stuff that can help. Do a sig for yourself, but please be careful to not use your own personal details here (ie don't use real names or name places in detail). It's is really important for you to be able to come here and vent, knowing that his teachers, your relatives, friends etc won't recognise who you are from your posts. The last thing you need is to vent about a problem at school or with a neighbour, and ten find the person waving your printed post under your nose while they stand there tapping their foot, waiting for an explanation.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to this site. There is an accumulation of wisdom here from other parents who have already been where you are now. It really is a soft place to land.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 334598, member: 1991"] The developmental delays don't really fit ADHD, they imply something else. The ODD also, is not a terribly helpful label if it's used on its own, because so often there is an underlying condition (ADHD would be enough, but there could be other stuff) which can cause ODD-like symptoms in a kid for whom the usual discipline methods just don't work properly. A book that has helped a lot of us, is "The Explosive Child" by Ross Greene. Read up on it, see what you think. Get a copy out of the library; if I bought every book recommended to me, I'd be broke plus I would have no room in the house. But I bought this one, after I read the library copy. I've also written summaries of the book for people in my family who "couldn't get into" the book but who still needed a crash course in how it worked. It made things a lot easier for us. A lot of books will recommend charts, stickers, contracts - frankly, I was just too tired to tackle one more thing and increase my workload when I already felt stretched to the limit. But this book made my life easier. You take from it what feels right and leave the rest. It's as easy as tat. But always stay in touch with the principles of the book because as he gets older and makes progress, you may find things need tweaking or you want to add some more things to the system so you can speed up his progress. Read what you can here. There is a lot of stuff that can help. Do a sig for yourself, but please be careful to not use your own personal details here (ie don't use real names or name places in detail). It's is really important for you to be able to come here and vent, knowing that his teachers, your relatives, friends etc won't recognise who you are from your posts. The last thing you need is to vent about a problem at school or with a neighbour, and ten find the person waving your printed post under your nose while they stand there tapping their foot, waiting for an explanation. Welcome to this site. There is an accumulation of wisdom here from other parents who have already been where you are now. It really is a soft place to land. Marg [/QUOTE]
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