Understanding Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a childhood behavioural problem characterised by constant disobedience and hostility.
ODD is one of a group of behavioural disorders known collectively as disruptive behaviour disorders which include conduct disorder (CD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Facts about Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Around one in 10 children under the age of 12 years are thought to have ODD, with boys outnumbering girls by two to one.
- ODD behaviours usually surface when the child is at primary school, but the disorder can be found in children as young as three years of age.
- Early intervention and treatment is important, since children with untreated ODD may continue to demonstrate difficult or anti-social behaviours into their adult years.
What are the symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
- easily angered, annoyed or irritated
- frequent temper tantrums
- argue frequently with adults, particularly the most familiar adults in their lives such as parent
- refuse to obey rules
- appear to deliberately try to annoy or aggravate others
- low self-esteem
- low frustration threshold
- blame others for any accidents or bad behaviour
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Facts about Oppositional Defiant Disorder
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