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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 18739" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>There are so many replies here that I admit I didn't read all of them...lol. After reading YOUR post, I personally think that he should see a neuropsychologist for testing for autistic spectrum disorder, which my son has. He was misdiagnosed with both ADHD/ODD and bipolar. ODD rarely ever stands alone and, with your son's other issues, he really has tons of red flags for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). These kids aren't defiant on purpose--they are just different and desperately need interventions in the community and school for a good prognosis. I wouldn't count on any pediatrician to catch this. You really do need an expert--Neuropsychs do a lot of intensive testing that other professionals don't. Psychiatrists often miss Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) because it's not their field--Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) isn't a psychiatric problem. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids have a much higher rate of seizures and speech delays are the rule, although many times the speech catches up. They dont "get" social norms and are often seen by their peers as "strange." Anyways, I don't know for sure, but I'd definitely check it out. Sounds possible. My son was misdiagnosed until he was 11, and now he is doing GREAT, even behaviorally. Seems like now that we all know why he behaves like he does, he is very peaceful with himself. Yes, he used to rage. Please don't try to diagnose your child yourself. All kids with disorders have ODD behavior, but it rarely travels by itself (ODD). Hugs and good luck. (Ok, I scrolled back a few posts. Good. Others are also thinking Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). in my opinion only, at nine he is ready to see a neuropsychologist. I wouldn't dot he pediatric neurologist at that age, but that's just me--we had bad luck with one. I still recommend a neuropsychologist. A good one will test for hours, over several appointments, and won't miss any possibility. Again, this is just what finally worked for us)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 18739, member: 1550"] There are so many replies here that I admit I didn't read all of them...lol. After reading YOUR post, I personally think that he should see a neuropsychologist for testing for autistic spectrum disorder, which my son has. He was misdiagnosed with both ADHD/ODD and bipolar. ODD rarely ever stands alone and, with your son's other issues, he really has tons of red flags for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). These kids aren't defiant on purpose--they are just different and desperately need interventions in the community and school for a good prognosis. I wouldn't count on any pediatrician to catch this. You really do need an expert--Neuropsychs do a lot of intensive testing that other professionals don't. Psychiatrists often miss Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) because it's not their field--Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) isn't a psychiatric problem. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids have a much higher rate of seizures and speech delays are the rule, although many times the speech catches up. They dont "get" social norms and are often seen by their peers as "strange." Anyways, I don't know for sure, but I'd definitely check it out. Sounds possible. My son was misdiagnosed until he was 11, and now he is doing GREAT, even behaviorally. Seems like now that we all know why he behaves like he does, he is very peaceful with himself. Yes, he used to rage. Please don't try to diagnose your child yourself. All kids with disorders have ODD behavior, but it rarely travels by itself (ODD). Hugs and good luck. (Ok, I scrolled back a few posts. Good. Others are also thinking Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). in my opinion only, at nine he is ready to see a neuropsychologist. I wouldn't dot he pediatric neurologist at that age, but that's just me--we had bad luck with one. I still recommend a neuropsychologist. A good one will test for hours, over several appointments, and won't miss any possibility. Again, this is just what finally worked for us) [/QUOTE]
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