Posted by greenhornet on February 21, 2005, at 7:21:57
In reply to oppositional defiance disorder (ODD ADHD), posted by Denise Cox on October 26, 2000, at 0:37:28
> My 4 yr old son was just dx'd w/ ODD & ADHD today. We have had behavior problems with him since he was in his terrible two's, but it just got worse w/ age. He doesn't listen or obey us, or even look at us when we ask him to do something. He wants to do it on his time not ours. There has been a big strain on our marriage due to blaming each other for not paying enough attention to him, or on matters of discipline. He has been a real hand full & is our only child. I whole heartedly love Clay, but I despise his behavior. His pddoc gave him iminiperine, and I hear there is no cure, or worse yet whose to know whether he will grow out of it. This is a mothers worst nightmare. I just want my son to grow up to be happy & healthy, not angry & frustrated & defiant. Is there any others out there that have an ODD child? & how do you cope? Thanx Denise
Please be aware that it is never too late to get things under control (and trust me your son's can control his behavior) I highly recomend two books:
Dare To Dicipline and The Strong Willed Child both By Dr. James Dobson.
http://www.enotalone.com/books/0842305068.html
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?endeca=1&isbn=084236661X
We brought up six sons six -- and these books were a God-send. Greenhornet
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