Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder is a behavioral disorder defined by chronic aggression, frequent outbursts, and a tendency to ignore requests and purposely irritate others. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment options associated with ODD here.
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Free Resource: Why Is My Child So Defiant?
ODD is a childhood condition marked by defiant, hostile, negative, and uncooperative behavior toward...
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4 Easy-to-Miss Characteristics of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
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Anger Issues in Adults With ODD
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Could Positive Parenting Decrease the Risk for Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
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Do Children Grow Out of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)?
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Men with ADHD Are Asking: “Why Am I So Angry?”
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Study: Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorders Far More Common in Girls with ADHD
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"My son, who has attention deficit, won't look in the eyes of people who are speaking to him — a...
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder Strategies: 8 Discipline Rules
Children with oppositional defiant disorder are blatantly disobedient, disrespectful, and...
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Q: My Oppositional Tween Refuses His ADHD Medication!
A child with ADHD who is also oppositional and defiant may refuse to take his ADHD medication....
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Free Webinar Replay: The ADHD-ODD Connection
In this hour long webinar on-demand, learn about the overlap between ADHD and ODD — plus...
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Your Child Isn’t Defiant — His Skills Are Lagging
"If he could, he would." Children with ADHD don't always have rude behavior — sometimes, they simply...
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Q: Where Do I Draw the Line Between Helping and Enabling My Child’s Defiant Behavior?
On the surface, your child's behaviors may look like those of a defiant teen. But once you've secured...
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Defiant Child Behavior Strategies for Parents… from Parents
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5 Fresh Ways to Limit Extreme Behavior
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