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Too many issues..Please guide me.
by DianaB1973, Oct 03, 2007 12:55PM
My child is 12 years old. He has been diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, ODD and an anxiety disorder. He has a high IQ and is extremely gifted in math and science.
He is currently taking three different medications (one of them a stimulant), which help him "control" himself for a while.
I have battled the school system for years to get him appropriate education, but they just keep targetting him as a problem child. I feel that as he gets older, more issues appear, and I believe he has a bright future.
I have been told that having taken Brethine (for pre-term labor) during pregnancy might have an effect on what's happening to him today. I have read several articles on the topic.
Could this explain the combination of issues he has?
Is there anything else I can do for him?
He is currently taking three different medications (one of them a stimulant), which help him "control" himself for a while.
I have battled the school system for years to get him appropriate education, but they just keep targetting him as a problem child. I feel that as he gets older, more issues appear, and I believe he has a bright future.
I have been told that having taken Brethine (for pre-term labor) during pregnancy might have an effect on what's happening to him today. I have read several articles on the topic.
Could this explain the combination of issues he has?
Is there anything else I can do for him?
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by jdtm, Oct 03, 2007 04:00PM
ODD and OCD are both anxiety disorders. Are you indicating that your child has a third anxiety disorder? Often severe anxiety behaviours are misdiagnosed as ADHD. I'm wondering - is this the correct diagnosis? Perhaps it is time to see another mental health specialist who has experience in childhood anxiety disorders.
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