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[laborovlove]

I am new to the site, have a four-yr old whom i love dearly but am going crazy over. she probably has ADHD/ODD (has every single symptom) but no formal diagnosis yet.. Every day is a fight and is so stressful, I just want a little sanity for both of us. Any suggestions out there on behavior modification?

 

[tiredmommy]

Well... most of us have had some success with Dr. Ross Greene's The Explosive Child, there's a thread pinned to the top of this forum about it. But it's very important to have your child evaluated so you have a better idea of what she's dealing with. Many kids look like ADHD/ODD but have other disorders such as autism, mood disorders, sensory integration problems, etc.

 

[BusynMember]

Hi there. I'd also get her evaluated both through school and privately...a neuropsychologist is my favorite to diagnose, not a regular therapist or even a regular psychologist. Neuropsychs actually do intensive testing of 5-10 hours. Since in children different diagnoses mimic one another, I wouldn't label her yourself. Lots of things look like ADHD/ODD.

Welcome to the board!

 

[SRL]

Welcome!

Specifically what kinds of struggles are you having?