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How young can a child be to have ODD?
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<blockquote data-quote="SRL" data-source="post: 160426" data-attributes="member: 701"><p>I don't think ODD is a reasonable diagnosis for a 9 month old but I would offer a few possibilities. First, there is a TREMENDOUS variation in babies at this age and anyone who has had two or more will tell you they're like comparing apples and oranges. If your own son is the same age as this little girl, differences are going to jump out like red flags waving. I know people who have had irritable, demanding, feisty babies without any neurological issues as well as irritable, demanding feisty babies with neurological issues. It's not at all uncommon for a baby of this age to ignore an instuction (No) or to go exploring and take books off the shelf and rip them (perfectly normal baby behavior, in my opinion). While the difficult behavior may be a sign that something is up, it's really too soon to tell unless there are other telltale signs, including her developmental milestones over the next few years. Some kids just will need a much higher level of management, including babyproofing, than others.</p><p> </p><p>One thing that did catch my attention is that she doesn't like to be touched. One of my (neurotypical) babies was like this from an early age--by 6 months he'd be pushing my hand off his leg, even if I was carrying him. But refusing to be touched can be a red flag for several problem areas as well. Does she refuse touch from everyone all the time? How about overly bothered by lights or sound?</p><p> </p><p>by the way, I wouldn't advise you to start on a behavioral modification plan such as you are doing with food in the high chair unless the parents are aware of it and in full agreement.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRL, post: 160426, member: 701"] I don't think ODD is a reasonable diagnosis for a 9 month old but I would offer a few possibilities. First, there is a TREMENDOUS variation in babies at this age and anyone who has had two or more will tell you they're like comparing apples and oranges. If your own son is the same age as this little girl, differences are going to jump out like red flags waving. I know people who have had irritable, demanding, feisty babies without any neurological issues as well as irritable, demanding feisty babies with neurological issues. It's not at all uncommon for a baby of this age to ignore an instuction (No) or to go exploring and take books off the shelf and rip them (perfectly normal baby behavior, in my opinion). While the difficult behavior may be a sign that something is up, it's really too soon to tell unless there are other telltale signs, including her developmental milestones over the next few years. Some kids just will need a much higher level of management, including babyproofing, than others. One thing that did catch my attention is that she doesn't like to be touched. One of my (neurotypical) babies was like this from an early age--by 6 months he'd be pushing my hand off his leg, even if I was carrying him. But refusing to be touched can be a red flag for several problem areas as well. Does she refuse touch from everyone all the time? How about overly bothered by lights or sound? by the way, I wouldn't advise you to start on a behavioral modification plan such as you are doing with food in the high chair unless the parents are aware of it and in full agreement. [/QUOTE]
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