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Oppositional Defiant Disorder (?)

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psy:
I'm sitting here with the DSM IV... those diagnosis criteria aren't quite complete.  

"To qualify for Oppositional Defiant Disorder, the behaviors must occur more frequently than is typically observed in individuals of comparable age, and developmental level and must lead to significant impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning"

Real psychologists are a little more careful (usually) not to blanket people with labels and diagnoses.  It also says "There may be a vicious cycle in which the parent and child bring out the worst in each other" (something programs thrive on)

It goes on to explain how the "disorder" is more common in families in which "harsh, inconsistent, or neglectful child-rearing practices are common".

It also says "Oppositional Behavior is a typical feature of certain developmental stages" Emphasis _not_ added.  that is boldfaced in the book.  It also explains lots of shit it is confused with.

Fuck educational consultants...

Kreflo:
Peninsula Village also LOVES to lay the ODD label on every kid who walks through the door.

Anonymous:

--- Quote from: ""Guest"" ---I smell.........insurance fraud...
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Here, here!

RobertBruce:
Without question. During my time alot of the kids locked in were never even evaluated, they just had the label of ODD slapped on them and sent on their merry way.

along comes mary:

--- Quote from: ""RobertBruce"" ---Without question. During my time alot of the kids locked in were never even evaluated, they just had the label of ODD slapped on them and sent on their merry way.
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HOW is it possible that they are able to do this???!!

From what I've gleaned from a few of the posts above, this is totally unethical, and more than likely illegal!... And yet this is standard practice?

I don't know if the current lawsuit includes the use (abuse) of the ODD label, or what the statute of limitations would be on such a violation, but if it is, in fact, FRAUD, then I can't imagine it would help  HLA's case.

Actually, could there not be another lawsuit brought against HLA based solely on this?

Are there any persons of a legal persuasion here that can answer this question?

I don't know if this particular element of the whole sordid child- EdCon-HLA cycle has been thoroughly examined from a legal perspective or not, but it seems that it should be, and in full view of the public.

Like I said, I can't imagine that NO ONE has done this already, but if they haven't, then I feel a personal responsibility to do my part to ensure that it IS addressed and exposed to the extent that parents considering TBS or wilderness programs will be savvy enough to raise an eyebrow when a layperson breaks them the news that their child is "ODD"...

I can't speak for anyone else, but I hope that anyone who feels conned by the misuse of this label also feels the same drive to do something about it...

Its my personal belief that when you have an opportunity to act, and you don't, your lack of action is, in fact, a choice.

If you feel strongly about this subject, yet do nothing about it, then you've not only chosen to accept the status quo, but you've enabled things to continue as they are.. without change.

And if you're anywhere as shocked or frustrated or incredulous or outraged as I am, then you KNOW that this ODD labeling process MUST change.

And so I implore you to consider where you stand on this issue, and if you're honest with yourself and come to the conclusion that something DOES need to be done, then I beseech you to do whatever you can to see that something IS done.

...Or you can put it off and wait for more families to be conned by the ODD labeling practices that are currently in place and hope THEY will do something about it, because YOU CHOSE not to act.
It's your choice... but it IS a choice.

As for me, I await your posts and PMs, eager to act on my principles, and with no doubt that something MUST, and more importantly, CAN be done.

And if you ARE one of those people who USED the ODD label to deceive and defraud families that put their trust, money, and children's lives in your hands, I would be oh so very delighted to see YOU exercise a few of the tenets from all those speeches you gave US about ACCOUNTABILITY...
(and I have a feeling they could use a good workout right about now, eh?)

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