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ODD is certainly NOT just a label for "bratty" children, neither is ADHD or Aspergers. That being said, it is very easy to misdiagnosis kids with these things, especially if the parent wants their child to have a diagnosis and be medicated. It's easier to say your child has ADHD than they are out of control. Unfortunately these kids are then medicated and if they do not really have the disorder they will have serious adverse reactions. With this child in particular though it really seems like something is off.
He needs a early childhood evaluation ASAP not just from a school psychologist, but from a psychiatrist specializing in young children. They have assessments for children his age, the Conners Early Childhood assessment is good for kids aged 2 to 6 and can detect behavioral issues and similar issues and has validity scales (which means it can detect if mom is not being honest). I agree that he needs individualized care until whatever is going on is under control. I would also be concerned that the child may have made up stories about the old daycare, but you never know. I just worry that the child may do the same to you.
Good luck with this, I can only imagine how difficult it is!
He needs a early childhood evaluation ASAP not just from a school psychologist, but from a psychiatrist specializing in young children. They have assessments for children his age, the Conners Early Childhood assessment is good for kids aged 2 to 6 and can detect behavioral issues and similar issues and has validity scales (which means it can detect if mom is not being honest). I agree that he needs individualized care until whatever is going on is under control. I would also be concerned that the child may have made up stories about the old daycare, but you never know. I just worry that the child may do the same to you.
Good luck with this, I can only imagine how difficult it is!
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