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<blockquote data-quote="DazedandConfused" data-source="post: 185071" data-attributes="member: 831"><p>Welcome Aub!</p><p> </p><p>You are like so many, myself included, that come here with an ADD/ADHD with ODD diagnoses. Your child gets prescribed a stimulant which is somewhat helpful and then it's not so helpful. From there, things sometimes get even worse. Stims always made Son more grouchy and impulsive. </p><p> </p><p>I second the Neuropsychological Evaluation. This is a series of tests done by a psychologist with a specialty in the brain. It's grueling, but worth it. It took three days for Son to get through them and he really struggled because he's very hyper-active. For many of us how our kid's brain functions is the root of most of their issues. </p><p> </p><p>Both of my difficult children had evaluations done. The first one I found through a children's hospital through their pediatric neurology department. </p><p> </p><p>When I needed one for son, we had moved far away from where I got my daughter tested. So, we live within a reasonable distance to a teaching university hospital and I made a appointment with a pediatric neuorologist. He scheduled some tests and gave me a list of neuropsychologists he recommended. I did not use one of the hospitals neuropsychs because I would have had to wait nearly a year for an appointment. So, I went to one in private practice and was able to get in immediately. </p><p> </p><p>Request an evaluation from your school district immediately. Go for an IEP. The Special Education forum has a lot of great information on that. Those ladies are on their game. Once you put in that request, your school district has 60 days to do it. Get yourself educated on what rights you have as a parent and what your son is entitled to. My Son didn't qualifty for an IEP, but I have a 504 plan for him. You have to be the education advocate for your son. My son's school district (I also work for them) is good about helping him, but if it weren't for me advocating and requesting (I haven't had to demand, yet) he would have falling thru the cracks, I just know it. </p><p> </p><p>This website has been the single most helpful resource in my journey to raising my kids. I really shudder to think where I might be if I hadn't found it. I was so desperate, and completely wrung out emotionally, dealing with my little darlings. You don't necessarily get answers (we don't diagnose here), but lots of very understanding, and supportive, people pointing out the paths they followed. It's your choice which direction you want to take.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DazedandConfused, post: 185071, member: 831"] Welcome Aub! You are like so many, myself included, that come here with an ADD/ADHD with ODD diagnoses. Your child gets prescribed a stimulant which is somewhat helpful and then it's not so helpful. From there, things sometimes get even worse. Stims always made Son more grouchy and impulsive. I second the Neuropsychological Evaluation. This is a series of tests done by a psychologist with a specialty in the brain. It's grueling, but worth it. It took three days for Son to get through them and he really struggled because he's very hyper-active. For many of us how our kid's brain functions is the root of most of their issues. Both of my difficult children had evaluations done. The first one I found through a children's hospital through their pediatric neurology department. When I needed one for son, we had moved far away from where I got my daughter tested. So, we live within a reasonable distance to a teaching university hospital and I made a appointment with a pediatric neuorologist. He scheduled some tests and gave me a list of neuropsychologists he recommended. I did not use one of the hospitals neuropsychs because I would have had to wait nearly a year for an appointment. So, I went to one in private practice and was able to get in immediately. Request an evaluation from your school district immediately. Go for an IEP. The Special Education forum has a lot of great information on that. Those ladies are on their game. Once you put in that request, your school district has 60 days to do it. Get yourself educated on what rights you have as a parent and what your son is entitled to. My Son didn't qualifty for an IEP, but I have a 504 plan for him. You have to be the education advocate for your son. My son's school district (I also work for them) is good about helping him, but if it weren't for me advocating and requesting (I haven't had to demand, yet) he would have falling thru the cracks, I just know it. This website has been the single most helpful resource in my journey to raising my kids. I really shudder to think where I might be if I hadn't found it. I was so desperate, and completely wrung out emotionally, dealing with my little darlings. You don't necessarily get answers (we don't diagnose here), but lots of very understanding, and supportive, people pointing out the paths they followed. It's your choice which direction you want to take. [/QUOTE]
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