Oppositional Defiant Disorder ODD Persistent pattern of tantrums, arguing, and angry or disruptive behavior toward authority figures that disrupts or damages the child’s social, family, and academic life.
1. Oppositional Defiant Disorder ODD Persistent pattern of
tantrums, arguing, and angry or disruptive behaviortoward authority
figures that disrupts or damages the childs social, family,
andacademic life.
2. What Does Oppositional Defiant Disorder Look Like?
3. Causes and TreatmentsCauses Treatments A childs natural
disposition Individual and family therapy Limitations or
developmental Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT)delays in a
childs ability toprocess thoughts and feelings Cognitive problem
solving training Lack of supervision Social skills training
Inconsistent or harsh discipline Parent training Abuse or neglect
Treatment for other conditions that often co-exist like ADHD,
anxiety, or depression. An imbalance of certain brainchemicals,
such as serotonin
4. Classroom Strategies Show positive reinforcement when the
student showsflexibility or cooperation Indirect or earshot praise
Reduce the number of words spoken Give directions once and wait for
student to ask questions if they wantmore information or
clarification Teacher takes a time-out if they feel like their
response might make theconflict worse.
5. ReferencesCharles, C.M., Ormond, J.E.. (2010). Education
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