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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 519252" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>If this little boy is spitting at you, hitting, kicking, breaking things etc. and the pediatrician chalks it up to sibling rivalry, he has no clue, despite his training, about how normal little boys his age behave. That is way not normal and in my opinion is beyond ADHD. I would take him to a neuropsychologist and skip the therapist. The therapist will implement behavioral changes at home and our kids tend not to respond to regular charts, reward systems, and time outs (most won't even stay in a time out). </p><p></p><p>A neuropsychologist will do a complete evaluation on all levels and give you some idea of w hat is wrong and where you should go for help and intervention. ODD is an unhelpful diagnosis that therapists use more than psychiatrists and Neuropsychs (higher level educated professionals). It really means "The child is defiant." Well, we know that, but we don't know why. ODD rarely stands alone. It is usually caused by some other disorder. Neuropsychs can be found at children's hospitals and university hospitals and are probably in my opinion the best diagnosticians for our complicated kids.</p><p></p><p>What are the family dynamics like? Is there a father at home or are you a single mom? Could his early health problems be adding to his behavior? How does he play with his same age peers?</p><p></p><p>I'm glad you found us, but very sorry that you had to do so. (((Hugs)))!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 519252, member: 1550"] If this little boy is spitting at you, hitting, kicking, breaking things etc. and the pediatrician chalks it up to sibling rivalry, he has no clue, despite his training, about how normal little boys his age behave. That is way not normal and in my opinion is beyond ADHD. I would take him to a neuropsychologist and skip the therapist. The therapist will implement behavioral changes at home and our kids tend not to respond to regular charts, reward systems, and time outs (most won't even stay in a time out). A neuropsychologist will do a complete evaluation on all levels and give you some idea of w hat is wrong and where you should go for help and intervention. ODD is an unhelpful diagnosis that therapists use more than psychiatrists and Neuropsychs (higher level educated professionals). It really means "The child is defiant." Well, we know that, but we don't know why. ODD rarely stands alone. It is usually caused by some other disorder. Neuropsychs can be found at children's hospitals and university hospitals and are probably in my opinion the best diagnosticians for our complicated kids. What are the family dynamics like? Is there a father at home or are you a single mom? Could his early health problems be adding to his behavior? How does he play with his same age peers? I'm glad you found us, but very sorry that you had to do so. (((Hugs)))! [/QUOTE]
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