Behaviour Management
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) involves a persistent pattern of uncooperative and defiant behavior towards authority figures, disrupting a child’s daily functioning, relationships, and activities at home and school.
While occasional defiance is typical in children, persistent behavior lasting over six months and exceeding age-related norms may indicate ODD. Many children with ODD also contend with other mental health conditions, including ADHD, anxiety disorders, learning differences, depression, and impulse control disorders. If not properly diagnosed and treated, about 30% of children with ODD may progress to conduct disorder, with ODD behaviors potentially extending into adulthood.
Signs & Symptoms
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) typically emerge by age 8, remaining relatively stable between 5 and 10 years old and often showing a decline afterwards. These manifestations are observable in various settings but may be more prominent at home or school.
The symptoms of ODD fall into three categories:
Anger and Irritability: May easily lose their temper, experience frequent outbursts of anger, become touchy or easily annoyed, and display persistent anger and disrespect.
Argumentative and Defiant Behaviour: May excessively argue with adults, actively refuse to comply with requests and rules, blame others for their mistakes, and deliberately try to annoy or upset others.
Vindictiveness: Being spiteful, seeking revenge, and saying mean or hateful things when angry or upset.
Additionally, many children with ODD exhibit moodiness, easy frustration, low self-esteem, and a tendency to misuse drugs and alcohol.
"It'is like a daily tug-of-war. It's a constant challenge to navigate through resistance and find ways to connect and understand him".
"It'is like a daily tug-of-war. It's a constant challenge to navigate through resistance and find ways to connect and understand him".
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) typically emerge by age 8, remaining relatively stable between 5 and 10 years old and often showing a decline afterward. These manifestations are observable in various settings but may be more prominent at home or school.
The symptoms of ODD fall into three categories:
Anger and Irritability: Children with ODD may easily lose their temper, experience frequent outbursts of anger, become touchy or easily annoyed, and display persistent anger and disrespect.
Argumentative and Defiant Behaviour: Those with ODD may excessively argue with adults, actively refuse to comply with requests and rules, blame others for their mistakes, and deliberately try to annoy or upset others.
Vindictiveness: Signs of vindictiveness in ODD include being spiteful, seeking revenge, and saying mean or hateful things when angry or upset.
Additionally, many children with ODD exhibit moodiness, easy frustration, low self-esteem, and a tendency to misuse drugs and alcohol.
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Singapore & London