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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 141211" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Wow. I strongly suggest seeing somebody with more credentials to diagnose than a social worker OR pediatrician. Again, my first choice is a neuropsychologist because of the intensive testing they do, often lasting ten hours. They try to see strengths/deficits/problems the child encounters...also what sets them off or how good their eye contact is and how they relate. You really can't get that sort of evaluation just spending an hour talking to a child. </p><p>There are many things in the DSM like ODD and anxiety disorder. These particular disorders tend to not stand alone, and, even if your child is a rare one that only has ODD or anxiety disorder, it is a good idea to check for everything else before you decide that this is all that is causing it. Before my mood disorder was diagnosed, I was diagnosed with ADHD (called hyperactivity back then) and then anxiety disorder. But neither was right. They didn't have NeuroPsychs back then either. Fortunately, my son was able to see one and get a correct diagnosis. He really improved after that because he happened to be lucky enough to get the right diagnosis. and the right help. Your child's behavior does not have to get worse. If you get a good neuropsychologist evaluation and a cause is found, the treatment can greatly improve the child's control. That is critical before the teenage years where drug abuse can come into play with our vulnerable kids (this happened to my daughter).</p><p>Anyhow, just wanted to give in extra .02 about my experience with different diagnosticians. Good luck <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 141211, member: 1550"] Wow. I strongly suggest seeing somebody with more credentials to diagnose than a social worker OR pediatrician. Again, my first choice is a neuropsychologist because of the intensive testing they do, often lasting ten hours. They try to see strengths/deficits/problems the child encounters...also what sets them off or how good their eye contact is and how they relate. You really can't get that sort of evaluation just spending an hour talking to a child. There are many things in the DSM like ODD and anxiety disorder. These particular disorders tend to not stand alone, and, even if your child is a rare one that only has ODD or anxiety disorder, it is a good idea to check for everything else before you decide that this is all that is causing it. Before my mood disorder was diagnosed, I was diagnosed with ADHD (called hyperactivity back then) and then anxiety disorder. But neither was right. They didn't have NeuroPsychs back then either. Fortunately, my son was able to see one and get a correct diagnosis. He really improved after that because he happened to be lucky enough to get the right diagnosis. and the right help. Your child's behavior does not have to get worse. If you get a good neuropsychologist evaluation and a cause is found, the treatment can greatly improve the child's control. That is critical before the teenage years where drug abuse can come into play with our vulnerable kids (this happened to my daughter). Anyhow, just wanted to give in extra .02 about my experience with different diagnosticians. Good luck :) [/QUOTE]
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