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<blockquote data-quote="Steely" data-source="post: 167278" data-attributes="member: 3301"><p>Welcome.........</p><p>I echo what the other's are saying that it is unlikely that your child just has ODD. It is rarely a stand alone diagnosis. </p><p>Here is what we usually recommend to parents when they are just starting down the path of discovering what needs to happen for their child:</p><p>-Read The Explosive Child</p><p>(Which you mentioned you just bought - yay!)</p><p>It will help you immensely!</p><p>-Find a neuropsychologist and ask that a full spectrum of testing be done. This will include probably a <strong>full</strong> day of testing, or maybe more. This will help decipher whether or not your child has learning disorders, sensory disorders, or some type of autistic or asperger features. There are many, many types of cognitive imbalances that can add to the mood liability of these kids.</p><p>-Once the testing is conclusive, then work with the doctor on possible medication solutions. Many times, the stims like Ritalin & Focalin can help our kids focus, but it leads to more mood liability. You have to be really careful, journal everything, and not hesitate to tell the doctor you do not want your child on a certain medication because you have noticed it makes them X,Y, or Z</p><p></p><p>You are not alone, we have all walked many miles in your shoes. Seek out every avenue of help you can now..........and life will be a lot easier. We are here for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Steely, post: 167278, member: 3301"] Welcome......... I echo what the other's are saying that it is unlikely that your child just has ODD. It is rarely a stand alone diagnosis. Here is what we usually recommend to parents when they are just starting down the path of discovering what needs to happen for their child: -Read The Explosive Child (Which you mentioned you just bought - yay!) It will help you immensely! -Find a neuropsychologist and ask that a full spectrum of testing be done. This will include probably a [B]full[/B] day of testing, or maybe more. This will help decipher whether or not your child has learning disorders, sensory disorders, or some type of autistic or asperger features. There are many, many types of cognitive imbalances that can add to the mood liability of these kids. -Once the testing is conclusive, then work with the doctor on possible medication solutions. Many times, the stims like Ritalin & Focalin can help our kids focus, but it leads to more mood liability. You have to be really careful, journal everything, and not hesitate to tell the doctor you do not want your child on a certain medication because you have noticed it makes them X,Y, or Z You are not alone, we have all walked many miles in your shoes. Seek out every avenue of help you can now..........and life will be a lot easier. We are here for you. [/QUOTE]
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