Do you have a child affected by ODD (oppositional defiant disorder)?
Are you or someone you love affected by ODD? What books, websites, treatments, support groups or other resources would you recommend for other children and families affected by ODD?
A friend of mine has a son. He's affected and so are we when I come for a visit. He starts hurting my son who is 2 yo. He's 8. I'd also love to find some info on this.
I was diagnosed with this a child. Along with a bipolor diagnosis. I honestly can say that neither one of the diagnosis are still on my medical record. My dr when I was diagnosed did not do any testing he went based on what my parents had explained. I being the middle child of 5 of course acted out. I was also and still am a very energetic person. And I can admit I have short fuse and a big temper. Sometimes these diagnoses are given just to explain other issues. I personally was medicated for conditions I did not have and was even hospitalised due to an overdose of medications because my dr was giving me meds for all different disorders and I ended up severely dehydrated
One of DH's nephews has it also and was diagnosed in grade school.
He did not like to receive instruction or directions as a young boy. But, he was always very loving w/ hugs & kisses to family members.
He did not hurt pets or our sons.
His grandpa used to tell us, "Spanking does not work with this youngster." It did not.....nothing else did very much either.
He has matured into a very productive, young adult that has a fulltime job and is getting married.
There is always hope.
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I joined this site after researching ODD, which I suspect in one of my twin boys. I plan to discuss my concerns with his pedi in the next few weeks. I want to make sure I document my concerns before the consult so I'll have specific examples to share with her. I am hoping to get to the bottom of whatever issue (or no issue at all) we are dealing with. It has been a challenging few years.
ODD is challenging, I have a 12 yearold with it and ADHD solife is full of challenges, just have patience and don't let them control your life, our lives are easeir if we factor in his behaviour but he knows he must conforma t some stages, we have our good days and our bad I really do think this is over diagnosed and cetainly over medicated.
Do you have a child affected by ODD (oppositional defiant disorder)?
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