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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 317547" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>Mere,</p><p> </p><p>glad you found your way to our site. You will find that we've been there, done that.</p><p> </p><p>First and foremost, your son needs to be seen by another doctor. I know you don't want to hear that, but five docs and a diagnosis of ODD alone just doesn't cut it. Your son needs a full evaliatiom like a multidisciplinary evaluation or an evaluation by a pediatric nueropdoc. At the very, very least, one of those five docs should have given you some behavior mods and/or suggestions for school.</p><p> </p><p>It's difficult to put your trust in another doctor when you such lousy history. But until you really know what you are dealing with, there will be no peace.</p><p> </p><p>Couple questions. You say he walks all over you. What about your partner? Have you two been together long enough that he sees her as an authority figure? Is there a bio dad in the picture? Are you consistant with your expectations and your consequences with you son? In other words, do you allow him to beat you down and then give in, or do you say what you mean and follow through? That's a biggie with difficult children. What about at school - is he in trouble all the time? Does he have any close friends? Has the school recommended testing for your son because of disciplinary issues?</p><p> </p><p>Your son is very young and there is tons of hope for you. My son was a little older than yours when we hit absolute rock bottom and I thought there was no rising sun. But he's now in 8th grade and is a different kid. It's a lot of hard work, a lot of sacrifice, a lot of doctor appointments, behavior mod, therapy, trying medications, and on and on. But it can turn around. You have to be stronger than you have ever imagined!</p><p> </p><p>More folks will be along soon to share their opinions and lend their support. Welcome to our little corner of the world!</p><p> </p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 317547, member: 805"] Mere, glad you found your way to our site. You will find that we've been there, done that. First and foremost, your son needs to be seen by another doctor. I know you don't want to hear that, but five docs and a diagnosis of ODD alone just doesn't cut it. Your son needs a full evaliatiom like a multidisciplinary evaluation or an evaluation by a pediatric nueropdoc. At the very, very least, one of those five docs should have given you some behavior mods and/or suggestions for school. It's difficult to put your trust in another doctor when you such lousy history. But until you really know what you are dealing with, there will be no peace. Couple questions. You say he walks all over you. What about your partner? Have you two been together long enough that he sees her as an authority figure? Is there a bio dad in the picture? Are you consistant with your expectations and your consequences with you son? In other words, do you allow him to beat you down and then give in, or do you say what you mean and follow through? That's a biggie with difficult children. What about at school - is he in trouble all the time? Does he have any close friends? Has the school recommended testing for your son because of disciplinary issues? Your son is very young and there is tons of hope for you. My son was a little older than yours when we hit absolute rock bottom and I thought there was no rising sun. But he's now in 8th grade and is a different kid. It's a lot of hard work, a lot of sacrifice, a lot of doctor appointments, behavior mod, therapy, trying medications, and on and on. But it can turn around. You have to be stronger than you have ever imagined! More folks will be along soon to share their opinions and lend their support. Welcome to our little corner of the world! Sharon [/QUOTE]
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