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ADHD with ODD
I’m new to this group but I hope I can get some feedback from other parents’ whose ADHD boy is also ODD. My 7yr son has shown ADHD and ODD symptoms since he was about 3 but wasn’t diagnosed until he started kindergarten. He’s been taking Adderall ever since.
Most of the ADHD behavioral issues are classic but not severe. He is impulsive and easily distracted. As he gets older he seems to be more in control of these things. However, the arguing and constantly opposing every request, suggestion, or bit of advice is driving me mad. No matter what, his first response to everything is “No!”
I’m sure there are other parents out there dealing with this problem. If you have any advice on how to change this bad attitude or even how to better cope with it, please reply. Thanks!
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I feel your frustration! My 12 yo has been taking adderall for two years now. It was a huge help with his attention until he started 6th grade. He then became so uncooperative. He won’t go to church, school, or even take a shower without a huge argument first. This is very different than he used to be. It is very stressful to deal with this conflict all the time. We have changed his meds and are on a waiting list to see a counselor. I just don’t back down but he is exhausting and his behaviors make all of us miserable.
I can sympathize as well. My 9 yr old is very argumentative. However he is not on any medication, only supplements. He was worst a few months ago but has gotten slightly better. The only thing I’ve done different is that now he has a behavior chart in school that earn him tickets at home that can be exchanged for cash or rewards, which worked wonders in school. But I decided to make him accountable for his behavior at home through the tickets too, so when he talks back, or argues, I take tickets away. It affects him to see the earned tickets decrease, so he thinks twice before he answers back. It’s not perfect but it’s a start to behavior modification. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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