My son

[Sjackson]

My son is 7 years old he is diagnosed with adhd and odd and he's on medicine and I am having trouble trying to think what kind of other things I can do to help with his odd I've tried quite a few things and nothing is working and my son is the most loving any parent can ask for just his odd is getting a lot harder to handle. He gets good grades and has manners but dont wanna listen to directives what can I do.

[Pennywink]

Hi SJackson - welcome!

I’m sorry to hear about your struggles - ODD is definitely a challenge!

Does the ODD seem to be worse in medication, or when it wears off?

If you haven’t yet, I’d recommend reading ‘Your Defiant Child’ by Russell Barkley &/or ‘The Explosive Child’ by Ross Greene.

Child Mind Institute also has some articles that may be helpful: childmind.org/topics/disord...

ADHD / ODD kids typically respond better to very specific parenting styles - usually ones that center on positivity & rewards over punishment, with simple rules with clear & immediate (though not necessarily severe) consequences. Parent training by a therapist or a class that focuses on a positive parenting style could be of benefit.

Hopefully you are able to find some help!