Oppositional defiant disorder

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is one of the most common disorders in childhood. Some behaviors displayed by ODD children can be a normal part of the development process. It is when children display the behaviors more than their peers that a parent should be worried. This paper examines what oppositional defiant disorder is and the symptoms that a person can display. It will also tell the diagnostic process and treatments available to ODD patients. ODD can also be diagnosed with other disorders

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is one of a group of behavioral disorders in the disruptive behavior disorders category. Children who have these disorders tend to be disruptive with a pattern of disobedient, hostile, and defiant behavior toward authority figures. These children often rebel, are stubborn, argue with adults, and refuse to obey. They have angry outbursts, have a hard time controlling their temper, and display a constant pattern of aggressive behaviors. ODD is one of the more common

2 Oppositional Defiant Disorder Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a tricky diagnosis when it comes to teens. Let’s face it, a whole lot of teens are defiant by nature, so let’s take a closer look at this complex disorder. At times, even the best & brightest will defy the rules, push limits, and challenge authority. It is the nature of adolescence. The difference between normal adolescent rebellion and O.D.D. is that teens with this disorder will thrive on pushing buttons & creating conflict. When

Oppositional Defiant Disorder or ODD is a very common disorder. According to the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry ODD is the “top leading causes of referrals to the youth mental health services” (The American Journal of Psychiatry, 1993). Although this disorder is very common it often goes untreated due to factors that will be later covered. When a person has ODD they are often very irritable, argumentative, and defiant. While ODD could seem like it is just a phase that a person is going

According to Ross Greene (2002), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is defined as “recurrent pattern of developmentally inappropirate levels of negativistic, defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior toward authority figures” (p. 1214). Children who are diagnosed with this disorder rebel against most authority and the rules that are set in place. The child will be: quick to throw tantrums, actively and verbally fight with people older than them, disregard any orders or guidelines to be followed

1980 (as cited in Hiripi, Karzdin, Kessler & Nock, 2007) the history of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) was first described in the 1980 version of the DSM-III as an onset disorder in childhood and adolescence. Currently Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) and is described as “a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness lasting at least 6 months” (APA, 2013, pg. 462)

While reading the case study I noticed that David was showing many symptoms of different diagnoses. In my opinion I think that he has Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is defined as a disorder in which a child is marked by defiant and disobedient behavior to authority figures. Although in the study or the interview it didn’t mention anything specific with defying what authority figures tell him to do some

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a condition that is mainly characterized by negative tendencies that are openly provocative in the course of their growth. The condition make individuals considerably more uncooperative and hostile compared to their peers at similar developmental level. Impaired Neurocognitive Functions Affect Social Learning Processes in Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder: Implications for Intervention explores various aspects of the critical disorder. The authors

According to Maddux and Winstead (2012), oppositional defiant disorder is defined “A recurrent pattern of negativistic, defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior toward authority figures” (p.452). The recurrent pattern needs to have been continuous for at least a period of 6 months (Maddux & Winstead, 2012). The behaviors present in the pattern must include at least four of the following behaviors, losing temper, arguing, refusal to comply with rules, being annoying on purpose, not taking responsibility

The independent examination of oppositional defiant disorder in children and adolescents without co-existence of other disorders. Such as conduct disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder which are commonly associated with this disorder. Separating oppositional defiant disorder from other disorders gives a better aim towards understanding the disorder alone, and a single treatment. The oppositional behavior may lead the child or adolescent down a harmful or unfavorable path. The child