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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 608467" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi. The vast majority of people here don't believe ODD is a stand alone or helpful diagnosis. ALL of the kids here probably qualify for ODD. Then what? Well, they usually have another disorder fueling the behavior, such as ADHD, autistic spectrum disorser/Aspergers or a child's mood disorder. </p><p></p><p>It would help us tremendously if you give us more of a background on your son and your family dynamics, including his very early years. Were they stable or did he have many caregivers and experience divorce/remarriage/etc. Any abuse in the background? Anything on the family genetics tree, even if he never met his biological father, including psychiatric, genetics or neurological problems? Any bipolar or Aspergers or anything at all? Does he know how to socialize appropriate with his SAME AGE peers (not younger or older). Any strange quirks of behavior or obsessive interests? How are his motor skills, maturity level, and ability to transition from one activity to another? Any sibs?</p><p></p><p>The problems with speech can be a few things and point to certain disorders. The fact that he has been ok with school but as he is now getting into the more demanding grades that require homework he is struggling and acting out also point to a few disorders. If you live in the US, I recommend taking him to see a neuropsychologist for an intensive evaluation. Obviously something is "off" and it is not his fault. Sounds like he gets frustrated very quickly, which leads me to think he is differently wired. He sounds like a sweet little boy who can't help his meltdowns.</p><p></p><p>The more you share with us, the better a picture we have and the more we can point you in a certain direction. I would not try to diagnose your own child by any checklist. We are too emotionally involved and not knowledgeable enough to know what to look for in certain disorders/problems. I would definitely do the neuropsychologist. in my opinion this is the best diagnostician you will find in the US. You may have a long wait, but it's worth it.</p><p></p><p>You may want to do a signature like I have below. </p><p></p><p>Welcome to the board. Obviously, sorry your son is struggling a bit and that you had to come here though.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 608467, member: 1550"] Hi. The vast majority of people here don't believe ODD is a stand alone or helpful diagnosis. ALL of the kids here probably qualify for ODD. Then what? Well, they usually have another disorder fueling the behavior, such as ADHD, autistic spectrum disorser/Aspergers or a child's mood disorder. It would help us tremendously if you give us more of a background on your son and your family dynamics, including his very early years. Were they stable or did he have many caregivers and experience divorce/remarriage/etc. Any abuse in the background? Anything on the family genetics tree, even if he never met his biological father, including psychiatric, genetics or neurological problems? Any bipolar or Aspergers or anything at all? Does he know how to socialize appropriate with his SAME AGE peers (not younger or older). Any strange quirks of behavior or obsessive interests? How are his motor skills, maturity level, and ability to transition from one activity to another? Any sibs? The problems with speech can be a few things and point to certain disorders. The fact that he has been ok with school but as he is now getting into the more demanding grades that require homework he is struggling and acting out also point to a few disorders. If you live in the US, I recommend taking him to see a neuropsychologist for an intensive evaluation. Obviously something is "off" and it is not his fault. Sounds like he gets frustrated very quickly, which leads me to think he is differently wired. He sounds like a sweet little boy who can't help his meltdowns. The more you share with us, the better a picture we have and the more we can point you in a certain direction. I would not try to diagnose your own child by any checklist. We are too emotionally involved and not knowledgeable enough to know what to look for in certain disorders/problems. I would definitely do the neuropsychologist. in my opinion this is the best diagnostician you will find in the US. You may have a long wait, but it's worth it. You may want to do a signature like I have below. Welcome to the board. Obviously, sorry your son is struggling a bit and that you had to come here though. [/QUOTE]
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