when difficult child was 2 he saw a psychologist. he did some testing and we were told ODD. He fits ALL the symptoms. We were told there is no medication. Does not have ADD. Had a traumatic experience at Day Care between 18 months and 2. Took him eight years to let us know what really happened.
He gets frequent migraines. Sees a pediatric neurologist from Children's Hospital. He put him on the Topamax as a preventative medication for the headaches. As for other doctors, just pediatrician and a psychiatrist who put him on Lamictal. He was doing much better, as of last visit 6 months ago the plan was to begin taking him off this summer.
He has been very angry, forever!!! School tells us that all the time. When he becomes frustrated, overwhelmed, or doesn't understand something he reacts immediately without thinking. He has the option at school to leave class if he feels an outburst coming on, and going to another room to talk or be alone. He has chosen to stay and be very verbal instead of leaving. Sometimes I wish I had the option to leave.
