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<blockquote data-quote="WearyWoman" data-source="post: 372582"><p>Hi, and welcome! You have found the right place to talk with others who understand. </p><p> </p><p>I agree with everything everyone else has already said. I am in a similar situation with our difficult child (age 9) who has ADHD/ODD and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) - not otherwise specified (a mild form of autism spectrum disorder). We have tried a lot of different medications. We found Focalin XR to be the best at helping his ADHD symptoms, which also helps the ODD/combative symptoms you mentioned, indirectly. However, the extended release still only lasts about 6 hours of the day, so we have also used Clonidine. Now, the pediatrician is switching us over to Intuniv, and we're on week 1 with that (too soon to say if it will work or not). Sometimes as stimulants leave the system, agitation and aggression result. It's a trial-and-error process to find a combination of medications that work. You need a medical professional willing to go the distance with your family. A neuropsychologist evaluation might shed some real light on all of this.</p><p> </p><p>Just wanted to lend my support and say that I understand. Hope you get some more answers soon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WearyWoman, post: 372582"] Hi, and welcome! You have found the right place to talk with others who understand. I agree with everything everyone else has already said. I am in a similar situation with our difficult child (age 9) who has ADHD/ODD and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) - not otherwise specified (a mild form of autism spectrum disorder). We have tried a lot of different medications. We found Focalin XR to be the best at helping his ADHD symptoms, which also helps the ODD/combative symptoms you mentioned, indirectly. However, the extended release still only lasts about 6 hours of the day, so we have also used Clonidine. Now, the pediatrician is switching us over to Intuniv, and we're on week 1 with that (too soon to say if it will work or not). Sometimes as stimulants leave the system, agitation and aggression result. It's a trial-and-error process to find a combination of medications that work. You need a medical professional willing to go the distance with your family. A neuropsychologist evaluation might shed some real light on all of this. Just wanted to lend my support and say that I understand. Hope you get some more answers soon. [/QUOTE]
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