Persistent depressive disorder(Dysthymia)?

[Anonymous]

We're starting to think our DS with confirmed anxiety some OCD and possible ASD and/or ADHD actually has a mood disorder. I guess since the treatments are all the same - which we are already doing - (therapy for both kid and family and anti-depressants) the diagnosis shouldn't matter. Just wondering if anyone has their kid under this pretty new category and what they have found most helpful. TIA

[Anonymous]

I have a child with the combined diagnoses ASD/OCD/and a mood disorder NOS and I have wondered if the diagnosis is correct or if as he matures, the diagnosis will become more clear.
We spent a fortune on psychologists and found them not helpful. THe only thing that has really helped even a small bit has been medications.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a child with the combined diagnoses ASD/OCD/and a mood disorder NOS and I have wondered if the diagnosis is correct or if as he matures, the diagnosis will become more clear.
We spent a fortune on psychologists and found them not helpful. The only thing that has really helped even a small bit has been medications.

Thx. What medication? DS on tiny bit Prozac but wondering if we try Luvox or Zoloft which is "supposed" to be better for OCD.

[Anonymous]

He is on Prozac, a high dose for a kid-40 mg. We tried Risperdal and the weight gain was too severe to stay on it. Tried abilify instead and it seemed to help with the mood swings a bit but not as well as the Risperdal.