Do your children show signs of behavior problems?

Bobbi-Jo - posted on 01/03/2012

My 11 yr old was diagnosed at the age of 6 with high functioning Autism, bi-polar (moderate to severe), ADHD and sensory intregration disorder. Three doctors came to the same conclusion. They said ODD and OCD is considered an Autistic characteristic so they would not give him those diagnosis as well. But it is very clear and obvious to everyone that knows him and is involved with him that he is definately ODD. He sometimes deliberately picks fights with the authoritive person in charge; whether it is me, his dad, family, teachers, etc. You tell him the sky is blue he will fight and argue with you yelling and screaming that it isn't blue its grey or that he doesn't need to do it now it can be done later or never. Very hard to deal with and very frustrating. Meds have helped in the past. Diets and other changes have really never shown improvement with him. So we keep chugging along everyday. I also do a daily goal with him. While we are waiting for the bus we will decide what the goal of the day is. For example he does not like his 5th period Science teacher, so sometimes the goal is to make it through 15 minutes of science and then use your break card. Or complete all work in reading class. Or make sure to say hello and smile to everyone you see for the day. Sometimes he makes his goal and sometimes he doesn't; but the main thing is at least he tries most days.

Karen - posted on 12/17/2011

be careful ive always thought something wrong with my daughter shes beautiful artistic + very clever but always had a terrible temper + i mean terrible ! she now 14 + in a care home ! + i miss her 2 bits she depressed now on top of everything she had to go to this care home cos she assaulted another child + the police !!!! she still hasnt beeen diagnosed with anything but i think there is something !! i miss her so much + she misses us + the dogs lol + her brother wh is 17 dosent know wot tro make of things !!!

Amy - posted on 06/04/2011

My little girl is 5. She has not been diagnosed ODD but she is a very difficult child. She also has speech delays and this makes it difficult to figure out what is bothering her. We always have to tell her to do things 5 times and sometimes she still wont do it until we get up and physically make her do it. She does things that she knows she is not supposed to do and will look at us while doing it as if waiting for a response. She is also picks at other children just to make them holler. It is very very frustrating. Not sure what to do about it. Do they medicate for ODD or is it lumped in with ADHD?

Amanda - posted on 12/11/2010

I am having major issues with my 8 yr old son. He has been diagnosed with conduct disorder. Every day is a challenge.

Laura - posted on 10/20/2010

I am now learning that when you say positive statements such as Today is going to be a good day it seems to somewhat help. Now, I'm dealing with my 3 year old and she has not yet been diagnosed with ODD, but she has the charastics of a child with ODD, My pediatrician says that it's too early for her to be tested but.. I beg to differ on it. But what I have been doing is picking and choosing my battles. With a 13 year old it is a bit harder because they "THINK" they are grown ups and know everything. LOL.. but.. with that said, when she's having a bad day, see if you can maybe take her to a different area such as a park wher she can freely speak about things that are bothering her. Tell her that you and her are going to the park to have a "vent" session. You'd like to know what's on her mind, what's bothering her, did something happen at school or did she have a nightmare or what is she feeling. Talk to her like you would your girlfriend except in an age appropriate manner, let her know that you still Love her no matter what is bothering her and you are not going to get upset with what she is going to tell her, Try to do a spin on it into a positive. Ask her if there's a boy that she really likes, or was it a friend that did something bad to her or was it something the teacher said.

Michelle - posted on 09/21/2010

My son is 11 now and was diagnosed around 5 with ODD. It has been along struggle and days that I thought I would never be able to get through. So much has happened, but in the last 2yrs things have started turning around for him and he is finally learning behavioral cues and how to start to control some things. Sorry you are dealing withthis too, but glad to know we are not alone. Please feeel free to contact me with any questions or just to vent. It is not a popular diagnosis, no one around us has had it or heard of it, they just said he was naughty/trouble. He is very loving and fun! Good Luck Friend!

Mena - posted on 09/17/2010

be careful of ritalin.. we put our son on it at 6 and he became very violent ,, he almost broke my wrist and tried to throw me down the stairs, among other things. we took him off it after a week and a half!!

Mel - posted on 08/26/2010

hi trista my son was showing signs from day 1. he was an extremely difficult baby and it just went down hill from there. he is nearly 5 and we have just had him diagnosed with odd and borderline adhd. is your daughter on medication?? my son will be going on ritalin as of next month so we are hoping it will work as i know what you mean when you say everday is a challenge. it is so difficult having a child that you cant control but it is nice to know we are not alone in the struggle.