Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Support Group
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) an ongoing pattern of disobedient, hostile, and defiant behavior toward authority figures that goes beyond the bounds of normal childhood behavior. When a child cannot seem to control his anger or frustration, even over what seems to be trivial or simple to others, the child will often react in violent or negative ways to his own...
I was just wondering what works for some of you? My son is 4 years old. With meds, he as really calmed down some. But this last week has been hell. How do I stop him from flying of the handle without giving in to his whims. At home I can restrain him so he can't hit or bite or kick, but what advice can I give to the daycare so we dont' get kicked out? He gets upset over the tiniest things: a popsicle, where his cot is, who he holds hands with.
Right now I try to give him as many choices as I can so he can feel in control. I tell him he can either clean his toys now or later, but the TV won't go on until it's done. Most of the time, with patience and reminders this will work, but sometimes, he just loses it.
I may have to adjust meds, I know, but this is my first time at this whole thing. Do meds just instantaneously stop working? He's been on meds for about 6 months and it's worked so well. In one weekend can they just stop? I don't know.
Right now I try to give him as many choices as I can so he can feel in control. I tell him he can either clean his toys now or later, but the TV won't go on until it's done. Most of the time, with patience and reminders this will work, but sometimes, he just loses it.
I may have to adjust meds, I know, but this is my first time at this whole thing. Do meds just instantaneously stop working? He's been on meds for about 6 months and it's worked so well. In one weekend can they just stop? I don't know.
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I have been through the whole ball game. Medicine only works well for a little while for hyperactivity until you have to switch to another. There is no pill that works for ODD. It's all about positive reinforment and routine. I still am looking for answers to this crazy disorder. My son has actually improved since taking him off all medication. He's much happier and healthier. He has been on them for 3.5 years. Good luck. I understand.