oppositional defiant disorder

Hello Everyone! I've been poking around this site on and off for many years while my son was undiagnosed, but knowing that my child was different from others even with people closest to me (and even better, strangers) trying to convince me otherwise. It's a little unsettling and darn right...

Well, my son is getting his first Holy Communion Saturday on my dad now refuses to go because of my sons nasty rude and threatening behavior. Add my sons refusal to take medications, help clean his own mess and do homework ( he is failing may not pass-am talking to his teacher 2morrow). He calls us the...

So difficult child had an appointment yesterday and they are talking ODD but that there is nothing really that can be done for it. So his behavior has escalated. He is now sneaking out of house. He is stealing things. We have tried an Incentive for him where he can earn an amount of points per day and bonus points...

My son has been diagnosed with ADHD, odd, and ashbergers disorder. I've taken him to see a doctor in gr. they said he is having rage outbursts. Normally when he snaps out of it he don't remember what happened. Looking for any info

I came to this site looking for information on conduct disorders. I’ve been reading posts off and on for months, but not had the energy to explain my situation. I’ve been in therapy for the past couple years because I’ve learned that adopting children (especially through the foster system) can...

Hi everyone, just joined today and looking for some insight. My oldest is turning 8 this weekend,and I've been puzzled by his behavior. We have a diagnosis of ADHD/ODD. He is very hyper, doesn't make good choices (e.g. deciding that painting the outside of the house, the dog, his brother and the...

Good Morning - My 12 year old difficult child has been diagnosed with High-Functioning Autism (HFA), ADHD, ODD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). I happened to pick up a book on Early Onset Bipolar Disorder which I am almost positive he has and yet it has gone undiagnosed. Does anyone know anything about this or have a child who has been diagnosed with it...

What a morning...again. But instead of being able to carry him and finish dressing him in the car- he's slamming doors screaming bloody murder cuz my daughter and dad left for school. It seems as if no matter what time he gets up ( even if he had a bath night before) he quits getting ready and...

This is such a good article comparing the two disorders, and they are so often mistaken for one another, that I thought I'd post it to the community. Our son, as most know, was misdiagnosed as having pediatric bipolar when he actually had high functioning autism. It's not uncommon for this to...

When I first joined this board about a month or so ago, it was Thanksgiving weekend. My daughter wasn't on any medications. My son was just on Intuniv. It was a few days before our first appointment. with-the psychiatrist. My daughter wasn't functioning in school or at home. Explosions and meltdowns over...

Well, Monday my son saw the Psychologist and (honestly this was my mistake) another individual. I don't know the qualifications on that gentleman but I'm hoping to find out more on the diagnosis written up for my son. The appointment was supposed to take 2 hours, but took nearly 4! Thank God I was off...

Hey All, I'm a newbie here and I'm hoping I can get some advice. My son is about to be four next week. I've been noticing that things aren't quite right with him for about two years now. He is very very hyper. I didn't think a human being could have this much energy naturally!!! He never stops...

So what if your difficult child who has ADHD, ODD, and Cognitive Disorder not otherwise specified, who is currently unmedicated, cannot go a single day without getting in trouble for making fart comments, stealing a snack from another student, using cell phone to make an inappropriate video, using the computer inappropriately...

Well, I had just gotten home from a job interview ( went very well :-)), and recieved a phone call from my ds school. He had another tantrum: leaving class without premission, throwing things, calling classmates names. So, go the office and he sitting with the asst. principal, reading a book...

My son just turned five. He has been labeled as gift, diagnosed with ADHD, and kicked out of kindergarten all in the same month. The main problem is impulse control, he has none. He hits, and apparently spits on kids when he doesn't like their behavior. He was sent to the office almost daily...

Well hope your mornings went great. Ours... my son got up in the middle of the night and caught us bringing presents out..luckily the ones from Santa weren't there. Back to bed he went. 4/5 hours later hes up got his sis and they started opening presents.... well he was happy smiling and when my...

Having alot of trouble with my 12 yr old son. He is ADHD and on medication. Which I think it has to be changed or upped. The teachers at school are having a lot of problems with him misbehaving , defiant , talking back and having a lot of anger issues plus not doing his work. We have to go to a...

Hi folks. I'm so glad I found and joined this site. I know that each of you appreciates how challenging parenting a differently wired kiddo can be and I love that you maintain this soft place to land in my grief. We are a large bi-racial family, I'm white, and husband is black. We have four...

Im so gratefull for finding this board, I thought I was the only one out there with these problems. I have problems with-2 of my boys. My 7yr old and my 6yr old. My 6yr old is CLASSIC ADHD (according to his pediatrician.) we have an appointment. to discuss medication on the 7th. He is constantly "going"...never...

:hi5: I went with all my printouts on ODD AND ADHD tests,( oops had my personal notes on something but he kept them hahaha) written info on Thyroid Levels, Behavior Therapy,Sleep Disorders, Teachers note, video tape/Picture, Neuro doctors in our town and what Insc they accepted.. ADHD Diet...