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Oppositional Defiant Disorder- ODD on Vimeo

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This video explains what you should do after your child is diagnosed. They should do some anger management training such as meditation and should use a "token economy" where they are rewarded for good behavior. Children with this disorder will also have trust issues and will always be suspicious of people because these kids can only handle honesty because they always assume they are being tricked

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Discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D - Child & Adolescent Psychologist Co-Founder of the Child & Teen Success Centers in NY & NJ

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This video explains how you would make this diagnosis in children. These children can not tell if they did something incorrectly because they view the world in a way where they see themselves as being victimized by everyone. These kids will get very angry whenever they are told they are doing something wrong because they really do not feel like they did anything wrong. This video also mentions that the more children that are called out for what they did wrong the angrier they will become.

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Mental Health: Oppositional Defiant Disorder

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Mental Health: Oppositional Defiant Disorder

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This video is about how ODD is displayed in children along with how it can affect the daily life of the child and people interacting with the child. This disorder can effect every aspect of the child's life which can make it difficult to manage. This disorder also causes many social issues whereto child will have a difficult time being accepted by other children.

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It's not unusual for children -- especially those in their "terrible twos" and early teens -- to defy authority every now and then. They may express their defiance by arguing, disobeying, or talking back to their parents, teachers, or other adults. When this behavior lasts longer than six months and is excessive compared to what is usual for the child's age, it may mean that the child has a type of behavior disorder called oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).

ODD is a condition in which a child displays an ongoing pattern of an angry or irritable mood, defiant or argumentative behavior, and vindictiveness toward people in authority. The child's behavior often disrupts the child's normal daily activities, including activities within the family and at school.

Many children and teens with ODD also have other behavioral problems, such as attention deficit disorder, learning disabilities, mood disorders (such as depression), and anxiety disorders. Some children with ODD go on to develop a more serious behavior disorder called conduct disorder.

What Are the Symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

Symptoms of ODD may include:

Throwing repeated temper tantrums

Excessively arguing with adults, especially those with authority

Actively refusing to comply with requests and rules

Deliberately trying to annoy or upset others, or being easily annoyed by others

Blaming others for your mistakes

Having frequent outbursts of anger and resentment

Being spiteful and seeking revenge

Swearing or using obscene language

Saying mean and hateful things when upset

In addition, many children with ODD are moody, easily frustrated, and have a low self-esteem. They also sometimes may abuse drugs and alcohol.

What Causes Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

The exact cause of ODD is not known, but it is believed that a combination of biological, genetic, and environmental factors may contribute to the condition.

Biological: Some studies suggest that defects in or injuries to certain areas of the brain can lead to serious behavioral problems in children. In addition, ODD has been linked to abnormal functioning of certain types of brain chemicals, or neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters help nerve cells in the brain communicate with each other. If these chemicals are not working properly, messages may not make it through the brain correctly, leading to symptoms of ODD, and other mental illnesses. Further, many children and teens with ODD also have other mental illnesses, such as ADHD, learning disorders, depression, or an anxiety disorder, which may contribute to their behavior problems.

Genetics: Many children and teens with ODD have close family members with mental illnesses, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. This suggests that a vulnerability to develop ODD may be inherited.

Environmental: Factors such as a dysfunctional family life, a family history of mental illnesses and/or substance abuse, and inconsistent discipline by parents may contribute to the development of behavior disorders.

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How Common Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

Estimates suggest that 2%-16% of children and teens have ODD. In younger children, ODD is more common in boys. In older children, it occurs about equally in boys and in girls. It typically begins by age 8.

How Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder Diagnosed?

As with adults, mental illnesses in children are diagnosed based on signs and symptoms that suggest a particular illness like ODD. If symptoms are present, the doctor will begin an evaluation by performing a complete medical history and physical exam. Although there are no lab tests to specifically diagnose ODD, the doctor may sometimes use tests such as neuroimaging studies or blood tests if they suspect that there may be a medical explanation for the behavior problems that occur. The doctor also will look for signs of other conditions that often occur along with ODD, such as ADHD and depression.

If the doctor cannot find a physical cause for the symptoms, he or she will likely refer the child to a child and adolescent psychiatrist or psychologist, mental health professionals who are specially trained to diagnose and treat mental illnesses in children and teens. Psychiatrists and psychologists use specially designed interview and assessment tools to evaluate a child for a mental illness. The doctor bases his or her diagnosis on reports of the child's symptoms and his or her observation of the child's attitude and behavior. The doctor often must rely on reports from the child's parents, teachers, and other adults because children often have trouble explaining their problems or understanding their symptoms.

How Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder Treated?

Treatment for ODD is determined based on many factors, including the child's age, the severity of symptoms, and the child's ability to participate in and tolerate specific therapies. Treatment usually consists of a combination of the following:

Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy (a type of counseling) is aimed at helping the child develop more effective coping and problem-solving skills, and ways to express and control anger. A type of therapy called cognitive-behavioral therapy aims to reshape the child's thinking (cognition) to improve behavior. Family therapy may be used to help improve family interactions and communication among family members. A specialized therapy technique called parent management training (PMT) teaches parents ways to positively alter their child's behavior. Behavior management plans also often involve developing contracts between parent and child that identify rewards for positive behaviors and consequences (punishments) for negative behaviors.

Medication: While there is no medication that is scientifically established or formally approved to treat ODD, drugs may sometimes be used to treat symptoms (impulsivity, irritability, etc.) or other mental illnesses that may be present, such as ADHD or depression.

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What Is the Outlook for Children With Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

If your child is showing signs of ODD, it is very important that you seek care from a qualified mental health professional immediately. Without treatment, children with ODD may experience rejection by classmates and other peers because of their poor social skills and aggressive and annoying behavior. In addition, a child with ODD has a greater chance of developing a more serious behavioral disorder called conduct disorder. When started early, treatment is usually very effective.

Can Oppositional Defiant Disorder Be Prevented?

Although it may not be possible to prevent ODD, recognizing and acting on symptoms when they first appear can minimize distress to the child and family, and prevent many of the problems associated with the illness. Family members also can learn steps to take if signs of relapse (return of symptoms) appear. In addition, providing a nurturing, supportive, and consistent home environment with a balance of love and discipline may help reduce symptoms and prevent episodes of defiant behavior.

Sources

SOURCES:

Mayo Clinic: "Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)."

KidsHealth: "What Is ADHD?"

healthychildren.org: "Disruptive Behavior Disorders."

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This video explains how to identify ODD in children. It explains how it can effect emotions and behaviors in children. It also states that you can tell if a child has ODD if they meet 4 characteristics: The lose their temper easily, they are constantly angry, and purposely annoys and blames others.

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This video explains what ODD is; how to can be identified, many behaviors that come with this disorder, and some treatment options. This video also explains how ODD is not just misbehavior and is an actual recorded mental health condition. \

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This is my Prezi containing information on Oppositional Defiance Disorder. I explain the disorder, the prevelance, symptoms, and treatment as well as strategies that can be useful to teachers and parents.

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder or ODD is more commonly seen in boys than girls and occurs in more than 20% of school aged children. Children will usually receive a diagnosis for ODD around age 8. It is a consistent pattern of misbehavior between the child and the guardian. These symptoms of misbehavior could eventually lead to learning disabilities, anxiety and depression.

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What Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder? | Child Psychology

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Watch more How to Understand Child Psychology videos: http://www.howcast.com/videos/507701-What-Is-Oppositional-Defiant-Disorder-Child-Psychology Oppositional defiant disorder, or as some people know as ODD, occurs in about 20 percent of the school age population, and is definitely more commonly seen in boys than girls.

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What can be done about Oppositional Defiant Disorder

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What can be done about Oppositional Defiant Disorder

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This video shows many ways to handle ODD in children and how to ensure that they are happy despite having this disorder. Treatments are different for different children depending on their age. Having a stable schedule is also very valuable in managing a child with ODD.

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What can be done about Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

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Bad Child vs Oppositional Defiant Disorder

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Bad Child vs Oppositional Defiant Disorder

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This video describes the differences of having a "bad" child vs having a child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The video shows many examples of a child with ODD compared to a child who is just misbehaved. This video also describes how there is no such thing as a "bad" child and especially for children with ODD that is something that needs to be taken sensitively. It also mentions that ODD can develop from family instability.

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Bad Child vs Oppositional Defiant Disorder

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Discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D - Child and Adolescent Psychologist Co-Founder of the Child and Teen Success Centers in NY and NJ

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ODD or Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a behavioral disorder that affects many children and teens all over the world. This disorder can be managed but there is not yet a known cure. In some cases it could be difficult to figure out if your child has ODD or is just very misbehaved. Children with ODD can show aggression towards people who should have control over them, such as teachers guardians. It is important to note that kids with ODD are only defiant with people and do not show aggression towards other living things such as animals. If the child were to show aggression towards all living things this would be a different condition known as Conduct Disorder (CD). Children with ODD are also extremely defiant and stubborn and will not listen when they are told to change their behavior. There are many different treatments for ODD, some may be more effective than others depending on the child. Some of these treatments include, therapy, anger management courses/classes and various kinds of teaching/parenting techniques. Having a very clear and stable schedule for the child is also beneficial. It is important to understand that children with ODD are not just misbehaved. Children with ODD are very unlikely to respond positively to discipline, because they can’t understand that they have done anything wrong (which causes a lot of anger.)  Children with ODD also have trust issues with people that should have authority over them which will cause them to be very oppositional. Moreover, children with ODD also firmly believe that they have not done anything wrong. This makes them more inclined to think that whoever called them out is tricking them, which will cause a buildup of anger in the child. All in all, ODD is a very common disorder in children that will most likely be seen if you specialize in working with children and therefore is important to be knowledgeable about

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder: Beyond Bad Behavior

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder: Beyond Bad Behavior

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This video goes into many details concerning ODD. It also mentions that ODD can sometimes be confused with Conduct Disorder (CD). It also shows how some ways to tell if your child has ODD is by seeing if they cannot regulate their emotions because this is a major issue that comes with ODD. This video also shares many interesting statistics including that 3.3% of all children and teens have ODD.

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder: Beyond Bad Behavior

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What is ODD? ODD meaning and Oppositional Defiant Disorder DSM 5 diagnosis

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What is ODD? ODD meaning and Oppositional Defiant Disorder DSM 5 diagnosis

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This video describes what ODD is and how you can tell if your child has this disorder along with explaining many of the effects of this disorder. An interesting fact this video shared is that ODD is not just misbehavior it would be misbehavior lasting 6 months or more. This video also explains many of the reasons your child may have developed ODD.

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What is ODD? ODD meaning and Oppositional Defiant Disorder DSM 5  diagnosis

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What is ODD? Oppositional defiant disorder, also known as ODD, is a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness lasting at least six months. ODD is different than Conduct Disorder is that children with ODD are not aggressive towards, people, animals, or property and they do not show a proclivity towards theft or deceit.