Conduct Disorder?

[momofjon]

My son has ADHD and anxiety. He's 9 now and has become so much more sneaky and defiant than before. While the mental health professionals in his life don't talk about Conduct Disorder and say that is diagnosed later, I can't help but think that is going to be the next diagnosis. My husband and I are trying to stay on top of things. Would be interested to hear experience and advice that others in a similar situation have.

[Onthemove1971]

I know for us if we had not given him medication, therapy, educational plan, good parenting and sports ( both individual and group) he would have ended up like you describe.

We at times have seen some of this (trouble at school, sneaking treats, etc) but he is now 13yr. And getting much more mature about his choices. There are still things he doesn't control, but can discuss this now. Since he knows times in the past were very bad ( 6th grade) and he knows he earns more privileges by doing the right thing... life is getting much better for us.

This is a long hard journey! But they are our children and we have to contuine to try our hardest to get them to improve with the resources we have.

Thanks

[Boymom3]

Curious to know if he’s adopted.

[janeejo1]

We have been dealing with similar issues. My son is 11. I keep trying to express how important it is for me to be able to trust him especially as he grows and wants more freedom/responsibilities. We also use Fortnite as a reward. He is only allowed to play video games on the weekends. That time is dependent on his behavior during the week. He is not interested in sports so that wasn’t an option for us. Maybe idealistic but we have been seeing improved results.

[808mom]

I have a son that we are getting some support with for his ODD. There are some really helpful books, like “The Defiant Child”. Making some changes at home is helping and we see our psychologist weekly. Honestly, it is more of a meeting for the adults...