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<blockquote data-quote="TeDo" data-source="post: 511508"><p>Many of us here don't necessarily consider ODD as a "valid" diagnosis. It is simply a description of the behaviors. In many kids that have been diagnosis'd ODD have been tested further only to find there was a REASON the kid was being defiant. You need to find out what the reason for his original behaviors were. You might want to read What Your Explosive Child Is Trying To Tell You by Dr. Doug Riley. It gives some ideas about what various behaviors might REALLY mean and ways to help change it. </p><p></p><p>by the way, has anyone considered doing testing to rule out Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)? </p><p></p><p>I agree that you should get Occupational Therapist (OT) and Speech evaluations done. THOROUGH ones. Motor skills aren't the only things Occupational Therapist (OT)'s look at. Our Occupational Therapist (OT) found some hidden reading issues that NO ONE else thought to even look at. My son's brain doesn't process black letters on white paper very well. I mean, who'd have ever thought of that. Our Occupational Therapist (OT) checked everything under the sun. Speech evaluations are also more than what most people think. There are LOTS of things they can test for.</p><p></p><p>As for the medications, we've gone through many trials but two caused SEVERE aggression followed by SEVERE depression. I would suggest you NOT go in and ask for a specific medication. Let the professionals decide what might work best. If it doesn't, you try another one until you find the right one or combo. Some people have VERY bad experiences with any given medication that other people find the most helpful. Every person is different.</p><p></p><p>To protect him at school, I would put a request IN WRITING immediately to the principal and the Director of Special Education for him to "be evaluated for special education services including but not limited to thorough academic, psychological, behavioral, Occupational Therapist (OT), and Speech evaluations". Getting the request to them ASAP and having them sign something saying they received it (if you deliver it in person). The day they get it puts Federal timelines on them as well as provides SOME protection for your son in regards to discipline.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to our little corner of the world. Others will come along. Weekends tend to be slower than weekdays.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TeDo, post: 511508"] Many of us here don't necessarily consider ODD as a "valid" diagnosis. It is simply a description of the behaviors. In many kids that have been diagnosis'd ODD have been tested further only to find there was a REASON the kid was being defiant. You need to find out what the reason for his original behaviors were. You might want to read What Your Explosive Child Is Trying To Tell You by Dr. Doug Riley. It gives some ideas about what various behaviors might REALLY mean and ways to help change it. by the way, has anyone considered doing testing to rule out Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)? I agree that you should get Occupational Therapist (OT) and Speech evaluations done. THOROUGH ones. Motor skills aren't the only things Occupational Therapist (OT)'s look at. Our Occupational Therapist (OT) found some hidden reading issues that NO ONE else thought to even look at. My son's brain doesn't process black letters on white paper very well. I mean, who'd have ever thought of that. Our Occupational Therapist (OT) checked everything under the sun. Speech evaluations are also more than what most people think. There are LOTS of things they can test for. As for the medications, we've gone through many trials but two caused SEVERE aggression followed by SEVERE depression. I would suggest you NOT go in and ask for a specific medication. Let the professionals decide what might work best. If it doesn't, you try another one until you find the right one or combo. Some people have VERY bad experiences with any given medication that other people find the most helpful. Every person is different. To protect him at school, I would put a request IN WRITING immediately to the principal and the Director of Special Education for him to "be evaluated for special education services including but not limited to thorough academic, psychological, behavioral, Occupational Therapist (OT), and Speech evaluations". Getting the request to them ASAP and having them sign something saying they received it (if you deliver it in person). The day they get it puts Federal timelines on them as well as provides SOME protection for your son in regards to discipline. Welcome to our little corner of the world. Others will come along. Weekends tend to be slower than weekdays. [/QUOTE]
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