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<blockquote data-quote="nvts" data-source="post: 401656" data-attributes="member: 3814"><p>Hi Stacey! Welcome to the crowd...I'm sorry I haven't had a chance to write back (I've started this reply about 10 times and have systematically gotten interrupted! No school today...don't I feel blessed!). </p><p> </p><p>It truly sounds like your hands are full. It's my personal belief that ADHD and ODD tend to be more symptoms of a more complex issue rather than a diagnosis. Everyone and their brother that doesn't deal with our kids tend to write it off as "he's just a boy or he'll grow out of it" and then when he's 6 or 7 and flipping tables at birthday parties it will naturally progress to what a terrible parent you are and how you're too lenient.</p><p> </p><p>Personal opinion? If you gut is telling you that something is wrong, you're better off listening to your gut and not a bunch of people that have no clue.</p><p> </p><p>It might be best if you buzz him to a developmental pediatrician or a neuropsychologist (you'd usually find them at a Childrens or Teaching hospital) and have him evaluated. Sometimes stimulants can adversely effect kids with autistic tendancies or even sensory issues.</p><p> </p><p>You might even want to consider having him tested for food allergies. Kids with sensory issues may have problems handling certain foods, textures (I call it itchy tag syndrome), sounds, smells etc. which could fuel outbursts.</p><p> </p><p>I would recommend that you read The Explosive Child by Ross Greene. There's a thread at the top of this forum that helps you adapt it to smaller children. It's a light read and could help you carve a slightly easier path.</p><p> </p><p>Make sure you stop by here often. There's a lot of knowledge floating around and a lot of experience to boot. We're careful to lend an ear or a shoulder for whatever is going on.</p><p> </p><p>Beth</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nvts, post: 401656, member: 3814"] Hi Stacey! Welcome to the crowd...I'm sorry I haven't had a chance to write back (I've started this reply about 10 times and have systematically gotten interrupted! No school today...don't I feel blessed!). It truly sounds like your hands are full. It's my personal belief that ADHD and ODD tend to be more symptoms of a more complex issue rather than a diagnosis. Everyone and their brother that doesn't deal with our kids tend to write it off as "he's just a boy or he'll grow out of it" and then when he's 6 or 7 and flipping tables at birthday parties it will naturally progress to what a terrible parent you are and how you're too lenient. Personal opinion? If you gut is telling you that something is wrong, you're better off listening to your gut and not a bunch of people that have no clue. It might be best if you buzz him to a developmental pediatrician or a neuropsychologist (you'd usually find them at a Childrens or Teaching hospital) and have him evaluated. Sometimes stimulants can adversely effect kids with autistic tendancies or even sensory issues. You might even want to consider having him tested for food allergies. Kids with sensory issues may have problems handling certain foods, textures (I call it itchy tag syndrome), sounds, smells etc. which could fuel outbursts. I would recommend that you read The Explosive Child by Ross Greene. There's a thread at the top of this forum that helps you adapt it to smaller children. It's a light read and could help you carve a slightly easier path. Make sure you stop by here often. There's a lot of knowledge floating around and a lot of experience to boot. We're careful to lend an ear or a shoulder for whatever is going on. Beth [/QUOTE]
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