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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 633413" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>We understand. I will also urge you to read <em>The Explosive Child</em>. It will give you a little better picture of what is going on inside your son. At this age, there may be some expectations that are put on him that he just cannot deliver. </p><p></p><p>The ODD diagnosis at his young age is, in my opinion, not helpful. Usually these sets of behaviors signal other underlying issues that can be treated (not cured!) with therapy, behavior modification, and medications. </p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, the huge love we hold in our hearts for our kids is not enough. It's a tough and often frustrating lot but I can truly tell you that things can get better.</p><p></p><p>My son was in the same place - raging, awful social interactions with peers, susceptible to over stimulus, defiance, etc. But now, due in part to early intervention, therapy, medications, behavior modification, supportive IEP teams, and lots of hard work, he is 19, employed and a great young man. Oh, he's still a difficult child but you would never square who is is now with the kid he was at 7! </p><p></p><p>Life in the trenches can be all-consuming. Make sure you take time for yourself and your adult relationships as well as spending drama-free time with your daughter (sometimes our easy child's get a little lost in the drama).</p><p></p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 633413, member: 805"] We understand. I will also urge you to read [I]The Explosive Child[/I]. It will give you a little better picture of what is going on inside your son. At this age, there may be some expectations that are put on him that he just cannot deliver. The ODD diagnosis at his young age is, in my opinion, not helpful. Usually these sets of behaviors signal other underlying issues that can be treated (not cured!) with therapy, behavior modification, and medications. Unfortunately, the huge love we hold in our hearts for our kids is not enough. It's a tough and often frustrating lot but I can truly tell you that things can get better. My son was in the same place - raging, awful social interactions with peers, susceptible to over stimulus, defiance, etc. But now, due in part to early intervention, therapy, medications, behavior modification, supportive IEP teams, and lots of hard work, he is 19, employed and a great young man. Oh, he's still a difficult child but you would never square who is is now with the kid he was at 7! Life in the trenches can be all-consuming. Make sure you take time for yourself and your adult relationships as well as spending drama-free time with your daughter (sometimes our easy child's get a little lost in the drama). Sharon [/QUOTE]
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