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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 316778" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>This is my opinion. I could be wrong, but I'd at least read up on it. He doesn't sound ODD to me and I think he's a lot more active than just ADHD. From experience, I am wondering is he doesn't have Aspergers Syndrome. These are usually very smart kids who are...well...different. Often they are very hyper, but the ADHD is just part of Aspergers. Often they are quirky, have strange habits, blurt things out (sometimes that don't make sense). Often they are socially inappropriate, speaking like a young adult, making odd noises, standing too close to other kids, touching them, you get the drift. They don't "get" social rules, even though they are bright. They tend to have obsessive interests and have monologue rather than doing a give-and-take conversation. And they often have a low frustration level and rage when told to transition from one activity to another...or when they can't do something or when they are overstimulated.</p><p></p><p>I would take him to a neuropsychologist. They do 6-10 hours of intensive testing and look for everything. It's a lot better than guessing, although often young kids don't get the right diagnosis...but it will give you something to work with.</p><p></p><p>Good luck, whatever you decide to do.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 316778, member: 1550"] This is my opinion. I could be wrong, but I'd at least read up on it. He doesn't sound ODD to me and I think he's a lot more active than just ADHD. From experience, I am wondering is he doesn't have Aspergers Syndrome. These are usually very smart kids who are...well...different. Often they are very hyper, but the ADHD is just part of Aspergers. Often they are quirky, have strange habits, blurt things out (sometimes that don't make sense). Often they are socially inappropriate, speaking like a young adult, making odd noises, standing too close to other kids, touching them, you get the drift. They don't "get" social rules, even though they are bright. They tend to have obsessive interests and have monologue rather than doing a give-and-take conversation. And they often have a low frustration level and rage when told to transition from one activity to another...or when they can't do something or when they are overstimulated. I would take him to a neuropsychologist. They do 6-10 hours of intensive testing and look for everything. It's a lot better than guessing, although often young kids don't get the right diagnosis...but it will give you something to work with. Good luck, whatever you decide to do. [/QUOTE]
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