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Post by laurenash on Jan 9, 2014 11:52:59 GMT -5
My son for a while has been showing the signs of possibly having Oppositional Defiant Disorder. We are going to speak with a licensed therapist next week to see if he does or any thing else. Of course doing research I found that sometimes medications are used. After taking a few classes and having to research certain drugs. I would not want him put on any types of medications unless it were detrimental.
I saw that some sites recommend changing the child's diet and that a lot of foods may actually trigger the issues.
Has anyone heard about this and has anyone made changes?
Did you notice a difference?
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Post by lovingmygirls on Jan 9, 2014 19:31:05 GMT -5
My ydd was diagnosed with ODD last year. We saw a Dr ( therapist) and was diagnosed after one quick visit. To be completely honest I haven't done much research - ( I really should)
I do definitely describe her as my spirited, dramatic child. I do think I have treated her differently and to be honest really spoiled her the past couple of years. She has been sick with her sinus' and asthma. had surgery in june.- which has helped a bit. But I am definitely interested in anyone else's advice or helpful hints here. I too will not medicate at this time.
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Post by kris on Jan 10, 2014 20:13:57 GMT -5
Gluten free diet is great for concentration however it can be expensive and it is hats to find a lot of gluten free stuff in regular grocery stores
Cutting out dyes also works wih hyper activity. Red dye makes my boy bonkers
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Post by JennM on Jan 10, 2014 21:14:40 GMT -5
I think a pinned thread on this would be good.
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Post by laurenash on Jan 11, 2014 19:03:25 GMT -5
I think I am going to try cutting out dyes. There seems to be a large connection between dyes and behavior.
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Post by lovingmygirls on Jan 13, 2014 9:57:23 GMT -5
we did Gluten free for a long time without any help. I think I may also try to cut out dye.
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Post by laurenash on Jan 16, 2014 20:56:31 GMT -5
So just looking at foods it is amazing how many foods have dyes. I am going to have to learn to make a lot of their junky favorites. Might turn up some good stuff for the recipe section.
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