I am a single parent on one going on 15 year old boy. He has been diagnosed with ADHD since the age of 5, but not ODD. After going through many years of trying different types of Prescriptions, his behavior seems to have increased in all areas of ODD in the last two years. About a year ago was the first time I heard of ODD, when I took my son to an over night Scared Straight program. Nothing seems to help, and as he gets older he gets worse. He is annoyed and irritated by everything. Sounds of me eating my food annoys him to the point that I cannot even eat around him or he is telling me to stop making noises when I eat. He shouts at me and starting to use foul language.
I have tried everything and feel like I have not been consistent enough, sometimes I blame myself but I have learned though researching ODD, that it is not the parents fault, It is a disorder.
I need help in this area.. It's an everyday battle and I seriously need advice.