Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
Newbie that desperately needs help
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="InsaneCdn" data-source="post: 454819" data-attributes="member: 11791"><p>First, welcome. Glad you found us, sorry you had to.</p><p></p><p>You'll get lots of questions first... we're all just parents, but between us we've seen lots and been down many roads.</p><p></p><p>Who did the diagnosis of ADHD and when?</p><p>Is ODD actually a diagnosis? or somebody's "comment"?</p><p>Who is adjusting the medications? what is he on? since when?</p><p></p><p>What other kinds of problems does he have...</p><p>- learning issues (reading, writing, math)</p><p>- motor skills issues (gross or fine)</p><p>- sleep issues</p><p></p><p>What about family history - what kinds of issues exist on both bio sides?</p><p>Has he bounced between homes much? or more stable?</p><p></p><p>You'll find that most of us around here don't put much stock in an ODD diagnosis. It does describe behaviors, but doesn't provide any useful info beyond that. Usually, there is some other reason for the behavior, and you have to find the reason(s) - usually multiple - in order to make progress.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile have you ever seen "The Explosive Child"? (by Green). This approach seems to have a fairly good success rate with may of our kids around here - but no solution solves every kids problems!</p><p>If you can get your hands on a copy, it might be worth the read.</p><p></p><p>Others will be along... with more questions!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="InsaneCdn, post: 454819, member: 11791"] First, welcome. Glad you found us, sorry you had to. You'll get lots of questions first... we're all just parents, but between us we've seen lots and been down many roads. Who did the diagnosis of ADHD and when? Is ODD actually a diagnosis? or somebody's "comment"? Who is adjusting the medications? what is he on? since when? What other kinds of problems does he have... - learning issues (reading, writing, math) - motor skills issues (gross or fine) - sleep issues What about family history - what kinds of issues exist on both bio sides? Has he bounced between homes much? or more stable? You'll find that most of us around here don't put much stock in an ODD diagnosis. It does describe behaviors, but doesn't provide any useful info beyond that. Usually, there is some other reason for the behavior, and you have to find the reason(s) - usually multiple - in order to make progress. Meanwhile have you ever seen "The Explosive Child"? (by Green). This approach seems to have a fairly good success rate with may of our kids around here - but no solution solves every kids problems! If you can get your hands on a copy, it might be worth the read. Others will be along... with more questions! [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
Newbie that desperately needs help
Top