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Diagnostic Criteria A pattern of negativistic, hostile, and defiant behavior lasting at least 6 months, during which four (or more) of the following are present: often loses temper often argues with adults often actively defies or refuses to comply with adults' requests or rules often deliberately annoys people often blames others for his or her mistakes or misbehavior is often touchy or easily annoyed by others is often angry and resentful is often spiteful or vindictive Note: Consider a criterion met only if the behavior occurs more frequently than is typically observed in individuals of comparable age and developmental level. The disturbance in behavior causes clinically significant impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning. The behaviors do not occur exclusively during the course of a Psychotic or Mood Disorder. Criteria are not met for Conduct Disorder, and, if the individual is age 18 years or older, criteria are not met for Antisocial Personality Disorder. Associated Features Learning Problem Depressed Mood Hyperactivity Addiction Dramatic/Erratic/Antisocial Personality Differential Diagnosis Conduct Disorder; Mood Disorders; Psychotic Disorders; Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder; Mental Retardation; impaired language comprehension; typical feature of certain developmental stages.

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About This Site Registration FAQ Contact Us ... Site Awards You are here: Home Children's Health Oppositional Defiant Disorder Oppositional Defiant Disorder Related topics: Aggression, Ages 6 to 12 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Ages 6 to 12 Depression in Children and Teenagers Raising Real Boys: An Interview With William S. Pollack ... Temper Tantrums, Ages 3 to 6 By Melanie Haiken CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE Below: How common is ODD? How can you tell if your child has ODD? What causes ODD? How is ODD treated? ... What things can I do to encourage my child to behave? Consider the standards used to diagnose oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and you may think they could describe any kid on a bad day and almost any teenager almost every day: They argue with adults, deliberately annoy people, defy rules, and have high fits of temper. All these activities are all-too-familiar to parents. The distinction lies in the frequency and intensity of the behavior. For most children, episodes of oppositional behavior are like the raisins in the oatmeal cookie undeniably present, but not the main event. For a child with ODD, there are so many raisins that it's hard to see the cookie. In fact, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry cautions that problematic behavior "counts" toward a diagnosis of ODD only if it stands out in comparison to what is normal in a child of a given age. A kid with ODD doesn't just talk back to his teacher, for instance; he seems unable to keep himself from doing it no matter how damaging the consequences. He may deliberately provoke confrontations by disobeying instructions or refusing to cooperate with others. Making things more frustrating for parents and teachers, he may not perceive that he's being disruptive or aggressive, instead blaming other people ("He started it!") or complaining that too much is being demanded of him ("These math problems are just too hard!"). Topping it off, he may be vindictive, seeming to positively enjoy making things unpleasant for others.

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About This Site Registration FAQ Contact Us ... Site Awards You are here: Home Health A to Z Oppositional Defiant Disorder Oppositional Defiant Disorder Doermann, David James Below: Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Definition Oppositional defiant disorder is a recurring pattern of negative, hostile, disobedient, and defiant behavior in a child or adolescent, lasting for at least six months without serious violation of the basic rights of others. Description The behavior disturbances cause clinically significant problems in social, school, or work functioning. The course of oppositional defiant disorder varies among patients. In males, the disorder is more common among those who had problem temperaments or high motor activity in the preschool years. During the school years, patients may have low self-esteem, changing moods, and a low frustration tolerance. Patients may swear and use alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs at an early age. There are often conflicts with parents, teachers, and peers. Children with this disorder show their negative and defiant behaviors by being persistently stubborn and resisting directions. They may be unwilling to compromise, give in, or negotiate with adults. Patients may deliberately or persistently test limits, ignore orders, argue, and fail to accept blame for misdeeds. Hostility is directed at adults or peers and is shown by verbal aggression or deliberately annoying others.

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Search AHealthyMe! Personalize AHealthyMe! Sign up for our Newsletter! You are here: Home Children's Health Related topics: Aggression, Ages 6 to 12 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Ages 6 to 12 Depression in Children and Teenagers Raising Real Boys: An Interview With William S. Pollack ... Temper Tantrums, Ages 3 to 6 Oppositional Defiant Disorder By Melanie Haiken CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE Below: How common is ODD? How can you tell if your child has ODD? What causes ODD? How is ODD treated? ... What things can I do to encourage my child to behave? Consider the standards used to diagnose oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and you may think they could describe any kid on a bad day and almost any teenager almost every day: They argue with adults, deliberately annoy people, defy rules, and have high fits of temper. All these activities are all-too-familiar to parents. The distinction lies in the frequency and intensity of the behavior. For most children, episodes of oppositional behavior are like the raisins in the oatmeal cookie undeniably present, but not the main event. For a child with ODD, there are so many raisins that it's hard to see the cookie. In fact, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry cautions that problematic behavior "counts" toward a diagnosis of ODD only if it stands out in comparison to what is normal in a child of a given age. A kid with ODD doesn't just talk back to his teacher, for instance; he seems unable to keep himself from doing it no matter how damaging the consequences. He may deliberately provoke confrontations by disobeying instructions or refusing to cooperate with others. Making things more frustrating for parents and teachers, he may not perceive that he's being disruptive or aggressive, instead blaming other people ("He started it!") or complaining that too much is being demanded of him ("These math problems are just too hard!"). Topping it off, he may be vindictive, seeming to positively enjoy making things unpleasant for others.

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Search AHealthyMe! Personalize AHealthyMe! Sign up for our Newsletter! You are here: Home Health A to Z Oppositional Defiant Disorder Doermann, David James Below: Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Definition Oppositional defiant disorder is a recurring pattern of negative, hostile, disobedient, and defiant behavior in a child or adolescent, lasting for at least six months without serious violation of the basic rights of others. Description The behavior disturbances cause clinically significant problems in social, school, or work functioning. The course of oppositional defiant disorder varies among patients. In males, the disorder is more common among those who had problem temperaments or high motor activity in the preschool years. During the school years, patients may have low self-esteem, changing moods, and a low frustration tolerance. Patients may swear and use alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs at an early age. There are often conflicts with parents, teachers, and peers. Children with this disorder show their negative and defiant behaviors by being persistently stubborn and resisting directions. They may be unwilling to compromise, give in, or negotiate with adults. Patients may deliberately or persistently test limits, ignore orders, argue, and fail to accept blame for misdeeds. Hostility is directed at adults or peers and is shown by verbal aggression or deliberately annoying others.

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home contents psychcorner family matters ... library directory links comments about us submit articles to CrescentLife ask the expert O ppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) All children are oppositional from time to time, particularly when tired, hungry, stressed or upset. They may argue, talk back, disobey, and defy parents, teachers, and other adults. Oppositional behavior is often a normal part of development for two to three year olds and early adolescents. However, openly uncooperative and hostile behavior becomes a serious concern when it is so frequent and consistent that it stands out when compared with other children of the same age and developmental level and when it affects the child's social, family, and academic life. In children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), there is an ongoing pattern of uncooperative, defiant, and hostile behavior toward authority figures that seriously interferes with the youngster's day to day functioning. Symptoms of ODD may include: frequent temper tantrums excessive arguing with adults active defiance and refusal to comply with adult requests and rules deliberate attempts to annoy or upset people blaming others for his or her mistakes or misbehavior often being touchy or easily annoyed by others frequent anger and resentment mean and hateful talking when upset seeking revenge The symptoms are usually seen in multiple settings, but may be more noticeable at home or at school. The causes of ODD are unknown, but many parents report that their child with ODD was more rigid and demanding than the child's siblings from an early age. Biological and environmental factors may have a role.

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Home Services Festival of Trees Common Disorders ... Mental Health Minute Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) The illness is a disruptive behavior disorder that affects children and adolescents and is characterized by a continuing pattern of negative, hostile, and defiant actions lasting at least six months. Problems between child and parent often go hand in hand with ODD. Signs and Symptoms Signs of this disorder are disobedience, defiance and rule breaking. Those children affected lose their temper frequently, often argue with adults, actively defy them, and refuse to comply with their requests. They do not follow the rules, will deliberately annoy others, and are easily annoyed themselves. They blame others for their own mistakes or misbehaviors and are often angry, resentful, spiteful and vindictive. If 4 or more of these behaviors occur more frequently than seems typical for age and developmental level, this disorder may be indicated. These children often develop learning problems, are sometimes hyperactive, experience mood depression, and may have an erratic or antisocial personality. ODD seems to be more common in boys than girls and can be associated with chemical abuse or addiction. Recommended Course of Treatment To find more information on Behavior Management Systems services dealing with oppositional defiant disorder, click on the following links:

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Medical Library Cool Tools Women's Health Men's Health ... Drug Dictionary You are here: Home Children's Health Children's Health Oppositional Defiant Disorder Related topics: Aggression, Ages 6 to 12 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Ages 6 to 12 Depression in Children and Teenagers Raising Real Boys: An Interview With William S. Pollack ... Temper Tantrums, Ages 3 to 6 By Melanie Haiken CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE Below: How common is ODD? How can you tell if your child has ODD? What causes ODD? How is ODD treated? ... What things can I do to encourage my child to behave? Consider the standards used to diagnose oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and you may think they could describe any kid on a bad day and almost any teenager almost every day: They argue with adults, deliberately annoy people, defy rules, and have high fits of temper. All these activities are all-too-familiar to parents. The distinction lies in the frequency and intensity of the behavior. For most children, episodes of oppositional behavior are like the raisins in the oatmeal cookie undeniably present, but not the main event. For a child with ODD, there are so many raisins that it's hard to see the cookie. In fact, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry cautions that problematic behavior "counts" toward a diagnosis of ODD only if it stands out in comparison to what is normal in a child of a given age. A kid with ODD doesn't just talk back to his teacher, for instance; he seems unable to keep himself from doing it no matter how damaging the consequences. He may deliberately provoke confrontations by disobeying instructions or refusing to cooperate with others. Making things more frustrating for parents and teachers, he may not perceive that he's being disruptive or aggressive, instead blaming other people ("He started it!") or complaining that too much is being demanded of him ("These math problems are just too hard!"). Topping it off, he may be vindictive, seeming to positively enjoy making things unpleasant for others.

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Medical Library Cool Tools Women's Health Men's Health ... Drug Dictionary You are here: Home Health A to Z Health Topics A-Z Oppositional Defiant Disorder Doermann, David James Below: Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Definition Oppositional defiant disorder is a recurring pattern of negative, hostile, disobedient, and defiant behavior in a child or adolescent, lasting for at least six months without serious violation of the basic rights of others. Description The behavior disturbances cause clinically significant problems in social, school, or work functioning. The course of oppositional defiant disorder varies among patients. In males, the disorder is more common among those who had problem temperaments or high motor activity in the preschool years. During the school years, patients may have low self-esteem, changing moods, and a low frustration tolerance. Patients may swear and use alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs at an early age. There are often conflicts with parents, teachers, and peers. Children with this disorder show their negative and defiant behaviors by being persistently stubborn and resisting directions. They may be unwilling to compromise, give in, or negotiate with adults. Patients may deliberately or persistently test limits, ignore orders, argue, and fail to accept blame for misdeeds. Hostility is directed at adults or peers and is shown by verbal aggression or deliberately annoying others.

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Homeopathy is a safe, no side effects, natural alternative to Ritalin, Depakote and Risperdal for behavior problems, oppositional defiant disorder, anger management, bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, depression and anxiety. Before you put your angry, defiant, aggressive, or violent child on drugs, please read Rage-Free Kids and Ritalin-Free Kids, and make an appointment. You will be amazed how a homeopathic remedy will help your child calm down, behave better, focus, do well in school, and be healthier and happier. Our homeopathy clinic near Seattle, Washington treats children and adults from around the world in-person or by telephone. Call (425) 774-5599. Mailing List: Would you like to be added to our mailing list and receive important e-mails concerning our site? If so simply fill in your e-mail address below and we will be sure to notify you with updates and information. Your E-mail: One fascinating aspect of homeopathic prescribing is the differentiation of medicines, and children who need them, into the animal, plant, and mineral kingdoms. more...

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You are here: Home Health Information Health Topics Mental Health Disorders Oppositional Defiant Disorder What is oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)? Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a behavior disorder, usually diagnosed in childhood, that is characterized by uncooperative, defiant, negativistic, irritable, and annoying behaviors toward parents, peers, teachers, and other authority figures. Children and adolescents with ODD are more distressing or troubling to others than they are distressed or troubled themselves. What causes oppositional defiant disorder? While the cause of ODD is not known, there are two primary theories offered to explain the development of ODD. A developmental theory suggests that the problems begin when children are toddlers. Children and adolescents who develop ODD may have had a difficult time learning to separate from their primary attachment figure and developing autonomous skills. The bad attitudes characteristic of ODD are viewed as a continuation of the normal developmental issues that were not adequately resolved during the toddler years.

79. ADDISS Information Sheet ODD Oppositional Defiant Disorder oppositional defiant disorder. oppositional defiant disorder is describedby DSMIV as a pattern of negativistic, hostile and defiant http://www.users.bigpond.com/addiss/Info_ODD.htm

PO Box 1661 Milton, Brisbane, Australia, Qld 4064 Telephone 617-3368-3977 Email: addiss@bigpond.com.au ADDISS Information Sheet PO Box 1661 Milton Q 4064 Telephone : (07) 3368 3977 Email: addiss@bigpond.com.au OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER Oppositional Defiant disorder is described by DSM-IV as a pattern of negativistic, hostile and defiant behaviour lasting at least six months during which four or more of the following are present; often loses temper, often argues with adults, often actively defies or refuses to comply with adult requests or rules, often deliberately annoys people, often blames others for his/her mistakes or behaviour, is often touchy or easily annoyed by others, is often angry or resentful, is often spiteful or vindictive. The behaviour in question must occur more frequently or to a greater degree that is age or developmentally appropriate. Oppositional behaviour is typically shown by aggressive refusal to comply with teacher or parent requests. The child may become physically or verbally abusive to the adult concerned and may damage property, or risk injury to self or others. Parents and/or teachers feel that their discipline is being threatened and feel impelled to persevere in order to make the child confirm. This results in an escalation of the problem as both parties to the confrontation struggle to assert their wills. The consequence is that the interaction between adult and child becomes locked into a win-lose confrontation.

80. ADVICE CORNER - Oppositional Defiant Disorder Dr. Marlo J. Archer, licensed psychologist, gives advice about how OppositionalDefiant Disorder is caused and treated. oppositional defiant disorder. http://www.drmarlo.com/AdviceCorner_OppositionalDefiant.html

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