oppositional defiant disorder
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My Child Is a Bully and Having Regression Issues
Asked by L.S. from San Francisco
on April 13, 2009
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Hi, we are not sure how to deal with our 4.5 yr old son. We just had a baby and he has had regression due to the baby and not having all of my attention and possibly o...
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- I agree with the earlier posts, but also wanted to add you may be able to have him evaluated at the Kaiser in Richmond if the other suggestions don't work. I personal...
- Have you spoken to your son's physician? There is terrific family team in the Walnut Creek and Martinez Kaiser Mental Health facilities. Call and make an appointment w...
- I have a book I just love that I cannot imagine you would not also find helpful. It is called Parenting through Love and Logic. I do not recall the author at the momen...
Problem Child
Asked by J.T. from Oklahoma City
on September 21, 2006
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I have a 6yr. son with ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder)there is not alot that people know about this so I will tell you what they consider it to be (Oppositional de...
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- I took my son to a psyc because he was having behavior issues and he was diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, and Bipolar Disorder. He of course was put on medication and his beh...
- J., I taught kids with ODD before I had my daughter. I had a self-contained classroom. Is he in the regular classroom? Sounds like he would really really benefit from...
- J. My son was also "labeled" ODD. Well I shook him out of that really quick. That is a hard label to put on a child. This is a power struggle label. My son was doing ...
Trying to Help My Sister In-law.
Asked by S.F. from Madison
on October 2, 2006
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My sister in law thinks that my nephew has oppositional defiant disorder. He has started hitting her, throwing things and even dumping water on her. He is a wonderfu...
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- How long has this been going on? I also wonder how he is in school. And everyone makes the mom sound bad for not spending time with the boys, but where's the father ...
- Hi S.!! You don't say what is going on with the father. I am guessing that he is not in the picture. I went through something similar with my daughter because h...
- I know this may sound harsh but I think your sister in law needs to grow up and face the responsibility of being a parent. You are wonderful for watching the children...
Treatment for ODD - Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Asked by T. from Dallas
on April 3, 2008
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Ok, I'm pretty certain that my 5 year old son had ODD. I'm on a first name basis with all the school counselors, teachers, and principals at my son's school. It's al...
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- We've had a around 7 kids in our Foster Home that have used Play Therapy. Play Therapy does wonders for kids that have issues. I would highly suggest you find a grea...
- I have worked with children with special needs and I have also had a child in my home with ODD. First before labeling your son, check out the classroom. Many times, ...
- I would like to talk to you about sensitivity to cleaning products, and/or allergies to food dye and processed food. Some children need environmental changes, not med...
Child Possibly Diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
Asked by B.D. from Seattle
on June 9, 2008
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I have have been having some difficulty with my son's behavior. This behavior is way beyond the norm...and he's only 5. This problem with his behavior has been occurr...
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- It's hard enough dealing with tantrums when it's at your home, but in public is even harder. When my son had tantrums and we were at home I tried putting him in hi...
- From the things I've read, medicating is not a solution...and if you can get him to take it now but then he becomes defiant about taking it later you'll have the same...
- B., It sounds like you received a lot of encouragement and advice and it sounds too like a blessing the diagnoses is a sensory integration issue not ODD. I just want...
Oppositional Defiant Disorder in a 7 Year Old boy...anyone Know About This?
Asked by K.R. from Houston
on April 18, 2008
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I have a 7 year old nephew that is just giving my sister fits these past few months. He is very bright academically, but has become very aggressive in his behavior tow...
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- i know i'm a little late in responding to this but wanted to add...it's possible that he is a strong willed child that is not being diciplined properly. i'm not brush...
- I used with do therapy with children under 18, and I am very familiar with this diagnosis. I would strongly recommend that your sister's whole family (that live with t...
- I can't diagnose or pass judgment on him or the family structure. But I can say with a lot of personal experience as my Daughter has ODD and ADD, that they can not dea...
Seeking Moms Who Know About: Adhd & ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) and More
Asked by L.B. from Tampa
on April 5, 2007
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Are there any HERO's out there that have handled these two problems and have succeeded?
My daughter was diagnoised in August 06 with ADHD. This was re-confirmed yeste...
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- Hi! I'm new to the group, as of today; but I can relate to your dilemma very well. I have one son with several emotional health issues; one that is ODD and one that is...
- You are not alone. My middle child is 11 and has ADHD. We knew it when he was 3 but waited to put him on any medicine until he was in Kindergarten. The struggles we...
- Good Morning L., I too have the same issues with my son who is 14...Adhd/odd and TEENAGER! I seriously think that they should either create a pill for teenagers o...
4 Year Old Says He Loves Mom, but Not Dad!
Asked by N.D. from St. Louis
on March 31, 2009
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My 4 year old son says that he loves mommy, but not daddy. He says he doesn't want daddy, doesn't want to be with him, and it is really starting to hurt my husbands f...
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- N., I've got to tell you I think this is pretty common. I'm in a local mom's group and I here this a lot. In my personal situation, my husband and I both work full-...
- Hi, N.! That's a sad situation, but the thing that troubles me is when you said your son told you that "daddy said bad words to me". Have you talked to him, and your...
- I don't know about the medical issues if this is normal with these conditions. But I agree with Christi - Dad needs to connect. And hopefully Dad isn't the bad guy a...
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Asked by K.S. from Los Angeles
on March 18, 2008
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My 6 yr old has been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder. I have read up on what info I can fiond on-line, but I would like to hear from any Mom's who are ex...
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- I don't have children with ODD, but I am a teacher who has taught children with this disorder. When teaching them I have found that they need a very consistent stable...
- A book to read: The Strong-Willed Child by Dr. James Dobson a most excellent resource!
- I have no children of my own who have this disorder, but i work in a school FULL of girls with this problem. It is super duper challenging. It sounds like you've don...
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Asked by C.B. from Boston
on February 11, 2008
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I have a nine year old daughter who has been diagnosed with Generalized anxiety disorder, Oppositional defiant disorder and is being treated for ADD. Her behavior is ...
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- I don't know if this will help with oppositional behaviors, but it terms of the ADD, you might want to try a diet. I know there are some out there that seem to give s...
- Hi C.- I don't know if I can speak directly to your issues with your daughter, but am able to support you fully and applaud your decision to seek help, get the diagno...
- C., I am so sorry that you are dealing with this. I am a licenced clinician of children and I have dealt with many children with these diagnoses. For those of you wh...
