Sorry... Forgot to post about Fisher! Eddie and I went to the doctor yesterday and talked with her about his behaviors. He was diagnosed with ADHD and ODD. She suggested some things to do over the summer to keep him learning and such! He has done so well on his medication and he is so proud of himself for being able to control himself and learn! So we will meet with his pediatrician next week to make sure he is on the right dose of medication and go from there! I will keep everyone updated if there are any changes!
Definitions for those that don't know:
ADHD:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity).
Combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive is what he has: Six or more symptoms of inattention and six or more symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity are present. Most children have the combined type of ADHD.
ODD:
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is defined by the DSM-5 as a pattern of angry/irritable behavior, or vindictiveness lasting at least 6 months, and is exhibited during interaction with at least one individual that is not a sibling. Individuals must display four symptoms from one of the following categories: angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness. Unlike children with conduct disorder (CD), children with oppositional defiant disorder are not aggressive towards people or animals (even though this directly contradicts the "signs and symptoms"), do not destroy property, and do not show a pattern of theft or deceit.
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