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<blockquote data-quote="nvts" data-source="post: 416698" data-attributes="member: 3814"><p>Hey Maveric! Welcome to the crowd - awesome group with a VAST amount of experience. </p><p> </p><p>Quick questions (my 2 year old is practically in my lap!): Who gave him the diagnosis'? When did the issues start? Have you noticed anything as far as possible sensory issues (do certain smells, tastes, textures - I call it "itchy tag syndrome" -, foods set him off?)? Has he had a neuropsychologist done?</p><p> </p><p>Here's the thing. None of us on here are doctors, so we can't diagnose, but with his diagnosis, it usually speaks to a different "overlying" problem. All 3 of my older kids started out with ADHD and Oppositional Defiance Disorder - turned out to be Aspergers syndrome. It's not a sentence of horror - it's working on adaptations. </p><p> </p><p>Check out the book The Explosive Child - it'll give you a little insight on ways to deal with him and you'll better understand what may be going on in his head. </p><p> </p><p>Trust me, you're not alone in this...kids like this can drive you off your nut! I truly respect that you're concerned about how you'll influence his life - the one thing I can tell you is that you have to let him know (almost constantly) that you love him. Make sure that there are hugs, tossing a baseball around, playing games, etc. Encourage him to talk about his feelings rather than acting on them, and make sure that he feels accepted by you. It'll be key with him when he gets a little older.</p><p> </p><p>Keep posting, ask a lot of questions and know that there are a lot of ears and strong shoulders here!</p><p> </p><p>Again, welcome!</p><p> </p><p>Beth</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nvts, post: 416698, member: 3814"] Hey Maveric! Welcome to the crowd - awesome group with a VAST amount of experience. Quick questions (my 2 year old is practically in my lap!): Who gave him the diagnosis'? When did the issues start? Have you noticed anything as far as possible sensory issues (do certain smells, tastes, textures - I call it "itchy tag syndrome" -, foods set him off?)? Has he had a neuropsychologist done? Here's the thing. None of us on here are doctors, so we can't diagnose, but with his diagnosis, it usually speaks to a different "overlying" problem. All 3 of my older kids started out with ADHD and Oppositional Defiance Disorder - turned out to be Aspergers syndrome. It's not a sentence of horror - it's working on adaptations. Check out the book The Explosive Child - it'll give you a little insight on ways to deal with him and you'll better understand what may be going on in his head. Trust me, you're not alone in this...kids like this can drive you off your nut! I truly respect that you're concerned about how you'll influence his life - the one thing I can tell you is that you have to let him know (almost constantly) that you love him. Make sure that there are hugs, tossing a baseball around, playing games, etc. Encourage him to talk about his feelings rather than acting on them, and make sure that he feels accepted by you. It'll be key with him when he gets a little older. Keep posting, ask a lot of questions and know that there are a lot of ears and strong shoulders here! Again, welcome! Beth [/QUOTE]
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