Child Mind Institute Provides Resources on Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder is a condition that is characterized by a frequent pattern of angry or irritable moods and argumentative or defiant behavior that is typically diagnosed in childhood. The disorder can affect a child’s relationships, school performance, and well-being.
This month, The Child Mind Institute has shared some resources on how to respond to children whose behavioral issues are extreme and ongoing or who have a pattern of challenging authority figures, purposefully causing harm, or refusing to follow rules.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
The resources examine how the disorder develops and how specific responses - parents being permissive to keep the peace or overly emphasizing punishment - can perpetuate a negative cycle.
The Child Mind Institute also discusses treatment options for parents - such as training to reset the relationship - as well as medication for severe cases. Another article examines how children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can develop ODD, while another includes information on how anxiety, depression, and difficulty managing emotions can lead to behavior that looks like ODD.
There is also information on conduct disorder, a serious disorder that can develop in teenagers if behavior problems go untreated.
The Child Mind Institute’s resources include: