We have a son, age almost 14, who is Aspergers, ADHD, ODD, and suffers from extreme bouts of depression (since age 5), because he figured out very young that he was different and people (incl. adults) did not like him. The comorbid conditions are tough ones and he may even be bipolar (not just depressed)
Instead of crying on the floor, he gets frustrated which then turns into ANGER & RAGE. No abuse in his past, but to say he has learned to be a bully and unfortunately has the size and stature to back it up.
He is way to smart for ABA "101". Because intensive ABA therapy is so unaffordable to parents and is a team effort (psychiatrist, private school, psychologist, which is not free either), he will most likely struggle for the rest of his life until the Depression or Anger, gets the best of him.
Sad but true. Been seeing people steady (no breaks) since he was 3 years of age.
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We have a son, age almost 14, who is Aspergers, ADHD, ODD, and suffers from extreme bouts of depression (since age 5), because he figured out very young that he was different and people (incl. adults) did not like him. The comorbid conditions are tough ones and he may even be bipolar (not just depressed)
November 30, 2010 - 11:10amInstead of crying on the floor, he gets frustrated which then turns into ANGER & RAGE. No abuse in his past, but to say he has learned to be a bully and unfortunately has the size and stature to back it up.
He is way to smart for ABA "101". Because intensive ABA therapy is so unaffordable to parents and is a team effort (psychiatrist, private school, psychologist, which is not free either), he will most likely struggle for the rest of his life until the Depression or Anger, gets the best of him.
Sad but true. Been seeing people steady (no breaks) since he was 3 years of age.
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