Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Question: What are three effects of Oppositional Defiant Disorder on the family? Yeah, that's basically it. I can't seem to find them so . . . what are three effects of Oppositional Defiant Disorder on the family? And, if you could, what is a treatment for the family?

Answer: My daughter was initially diagnosed with ODD until we got her further evaluated. Turns out along with her "mood disorders", she has ADHD, which presents differently in girls than boys. Once she began taking the meds for ADHD, *most* of her ODD symptoms disappeared or became minimal. I think her original dx of ODD is incorrect even though all her symptoms are right on. She just didn't have the attention span to pay attention to instructions or sit still. Her thought process didn't include cause/effect because NO thoughts stayed in her brain more than a millisecond. I know this doesn't help much but hope it gives some better understanding. Get your person tested further. Counselling for the family works wonders, if only to help educate the family on the fact that the person doesn't choose to be "bad". I hope that makes sense.

Question: What does oppositional defiant disorder look like? I have a 14 year old daughter who is often oppositional. She acts angry and surly and puts people down. She stirs up conflict without being evoked. She seems to lack empathy for others and never admits that she is wrong. She has also begun to skip school at least 1 time per week. Her behavior has made it difficult for her to make or keep girlfriends. I wonder if I am observing normal teenage behavior or if something more serious is going on?

Answer: Something has definitely made her upset in her life. She may need a counselor or someone understanding she can trust to talk to. Also, it sounds like she needs to take an anger management course. I am letting you know from experience, I was a troubled teen. All I needed was someone to understand me and talk to me. Anger management helped too.

Question: Does anyone know any good rehabs for teen with oppositional defiant disorder and involvement with drugs? I'm looking for a long term in patient treatment facility for a 16 year old male. He is using drugs, defiant, has been suspended, expelled, gets in fights. He's been to counseling, arrested, we moved, switched schools. Nothing seems to help. I can Google places but I would rather hear from people who have actually experience from the rehab centers. Willing to go anywhere in the country. Any recommendations?

Answer: Turning Winds Academic Institute offers help for parents seeking a therapeutic specialty boarding school or residential treatment program. Last year, their success rate for students who completed our 12 month program was over 90 percent. They specialize in helping troubled teens struggling with adhd, add, anger problems, failing in school, drug abuse, running away, depression, poor family relationships and defiance among other things. You can find more information at http://www.turningwinds.com/program.htm

Question: How do you show love to an adult child with oppositional defiant disorder? My adult child has ODD, and has always pushed us away when we got physically or emotionally close, and has rejected offers of financial help. Now, this child claims we haven't ever shown our love. What can we possibly do if we are yelled at, pushed away, and rejected when we try to express our love and support?

Answer: The manipulations are attempts to validate their self-view. They will not respect you if you engage them and respond to what they claim are thier needs. You need to be the parent, and inform them of what they need. They will fight you tooth and nail, but they will respect you more. And they do listen. The benefit is that they will be like this regarding peers as well, so theoretically they will not be easily swayed by peer pressure. Its something.

Question: Please give me an overview of Oppositional Defiant Disorder, including who first coined the term, and research I have a paper due for my Psychology 100 class, and I just don't quite get all the research. Links for resources that can be found in something akin to "For Dummies" would be nice, but I need to have links to places where I can use real in text citation. Also, Any other volunteered information is very very helpful.

Answer: Try this connection: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oppositiona…

Question: has anyone come across oppositional defiant disorder in a 6 yr old and how do you deal with it? the challenging behaviour of this child in a class of 28 children is very stressful to all pupils and the teacher working on her own.

Answer: ODD is so difficult to deal with especially in a classroom situation. The child should be statemented or on an Individual Education programme. They should recieve as much help as possible on a one to one basis and they should never ever be threatened or taught in a confrontational manner. A teacher with a class of 28 children cannot possibly give a child with ODD the attention they need if they are teaching the class by themselves. Children with ODD are prone to tantrums and meltdowns if they do not get attention and the more noise and distubance in the class the more likely they are to play up. The child should have a one to one for as many hours as possible as it is unfair to ask them to cope in a class of 28 without support. Good luck.

Question: Does anyone know about oppositional defiant disorder? I was reading up on this disorder on the internet and came across a program that parents can buy that says it would help a parent out a lot and maybe help the child also..the program is call The Total Transformation Program, being it's a expensive program I was hoping that if anyone has tried it I could get some input about it.

Answer: I was diagnosed with ODD by a couple psychologists/psychiatrists, but I haven't tried that or thought about it, however offhand I would say chances are that that doesn't really work.

Question: Oppositional Defiant Disorder in children? My boyfriend's son has Attention Deficit disorder, and I'm wondering if he may also have Oppositional Defiant Disorder. I've done some basic research on the internet, but I am wondering if anyone out there has experience with ODD, and may be able to point me in the direction of some more in depth research articles or websites. Thanks in advance!

Answer: No offense, all these disorders are going to my head. GAH! Oppositional Defiant Disorder? It's called a kid acting out and being rebellious, I mean really, it doesn't take a genius to point that out. If his son is so bad, then I would suggest tough love parenting as a last resort. If the kid brought home weed or something and got caught, don't be so hard the first time, but after that, you can come down hard on him, and that goes for pretty much everything else, except things that endanger him or others seriously.

Question: Is oppositional defiant disorder real? Is oppositional defiant disorder real or is it just used as an excuse by parents who don't want to make a reasonable effort to discipline their child[ren]? I looked up the symptoms and in my opinion, they seem indicative of a kid who lacks structure, boundaries and respect. However, I'm not a psychologist. Furthermore, are a lot of things that are labeled "diseases" and "mental illnesses" in today's world excuses of a society that doesn't want to take personal responsibility for its actions?

Answer: mental disorders are just categories of symptoms that were made up by psychiatrists for their DSM book. This book was originally created for the purpose of research, so when studies were done there would be clear diagnostic categories so people could compare similar groups of patients, but then it got used for insurance reimbursement, and then psychiatrists started believing that these categories were real. in fact, it isn't known what the causes of mental illnesses are, and it is likely that there are multiple causes of say, depression, and it may be that some people with schizoprenia really have the same illness as some of the people with depression - that is, a lot of overlap. Nobody knows. I think that the origin of many severe mental disorders is trauma from childhood sexual abuse - I have read that up to 70% of people who are inpatient at state hospitals have a sexual abuse history. Certainly, it is a big aggravating factor. I have a home mental health worker, for people with serious and persistent mental illness, and she says that virtually all her clients have a history of some kind of serious abuse (sometimes emotional and not sexual). I don't think there is much serious question that the severe disorders are truly mental illnesses - nobody would fake schizophrenia or kill themselves because they refuse to take person responsibility. There are people who gouge out their own eyes or their moods can cycle like clockwork or they can go for 4 months without any sleep (and then die of exhaustion) etc. etc. A lot of the diagnostic categories that seem like a catchall for mild problems used to describe people with very severe problems - social phobia used to be for cases where a person could barely leave their home, or if offered a promotion at work, would turn it down rather than deal with people. Now, it is being applied to people with ordinary shyness. And btw, there is a drug for that. That's the real reason more and more mental illness is being diagnosed - not because people are suddenly unwilling to take personal responsibility (people don't change much over time - that's why Oedipus Rex and Shakespeare's plays are still fine entertainment) but rather because now somebody can make a profit off of people's misery. given your interest in this subject, I REALLY recommend you read "anatomy of an epidemic" by robert whitaker. he has a website also, madinamerica.com. He proposes, based on a LOT of studies of long term medication use, that psychiatric medications are actually causing this epidemic of mental illness - making depression etc. more severe, and more chronic. This guy uses excellent logic and I swear, he had a statistician help him out - the book is top-notch.

Question: Has anyone heard of Oppositional defiant disorder? What is it? Have you heard of any children diagnosed with it?

Answer: Yes I have experienced it first hand ( I work with children at a school district). It is very difficult but a very real disorder. These kids need professional help (in my opinion). A professional diagnosis from a reputable health care provider is the best way to go. If you google this disorder you will find many helpful tips and great information.

Question: What are some major ways of dealing with oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder?

Answer: Join help programs not only for yourself, but family as well.

Question: How do you differentiate between Oppositional Defiant Disorder and normal "bad" behavior in 3.10 year old boy? My son is getting angry a lot, hitting, spitting, kicking, bad attitude , etc when asked to do things he doesn't want to do like clean up, for example. He is the same with parents, teachers and babysitters. However, he is pleasant at most other times. I wonder when the DSM-IV criteria kicks iin. Does it have to be constant behavior or is it a certain degree of behavior that makes this something other than a "phase"? He has a 9 month old brother as well. He also scrams a lot. I think its for attention ,but who knows.

Answer: three year olds could have lots of different disorders but hes only 3, and i dont think kids should even need to be considered to have a disorder like odd or add or anything like that until there alot older like after 4th grade. hes only three and i think unless your really worried that he could hurt someone or hurt himself you shouldnt worry about it until hes older. please dont get him mixed up with evaluations for disorders. some of those meds can really mess up little kids. its probably just a phase and if you think it might be odd the symptoms have to be there for over 6 months

Question: Is there a way to cure my oppositional defiant disorder? Im 11 years old. I have had this disorder all my life and they never tried to "Cure" It.I hate arguing with my aunt and I can't help it because of my ODD. I need help now. I sorta know I got it. I got it by genetics I think because my dad has it. Please help! I need to be "Cured" !!! OHBTW I DONT CARE IF I HAVE TO BE 13 God dang

Answer: ask your parents to take you to a psychiatrist. he can determine if there is a way to cure it.

Question: Help dealing with an ADHD child and oppositional defiant disorder? I know this question may sound terrible....but my son has ADHD and ODD and I am having a hard time learning to deal with his emotional ups and downs and his outbursts or fits. I am a single mom doing the best I can but I lose my patience too often lately and would appreciate any advice with how to control myself or how to help him learn a little more impulse control. he is 6 closer to 7 thanks so much from a mother hanging on by a thread

Answer: Got to talk with a pro about this.I couldn't deal with a GF with ADHD.Very hard to do.

Question: Does oppositional defiant disorder supside with age or is it something that can carry into adulthood?

Answer: Only if you don't beat it out of him. Everything they know about child psychology now, they knew 50 years ago. Can you even imagine you grandmother using a term like "oppositional defiant disorder"? If you have a rebellious child just admit it and deal with it. You are the boss in this relationship, so prove it. And yes, if the child is undisciplined and the behavior is not controlled, he will continue to defy you until the day he dies.

Question: Symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Anti-Social Personality Disorder...?!? I have nearly all the symptoms of Anti-Social Personality Disorder, a lot of symptoms of Conduct Disorder and most the symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder...!!! Is it possible to have so many of these disorders? What should i do? My Mum reconised all the symptoms too, so im not just paranoid or anything. I really do have the symptoms... Please Help...

Answer: It is not possible to have all three. Conduct disorder includes all the symptoms of Oppositional-Defiant disorder. It's very similar, but a step "up." You can't have both, Oppositional-Defiant disorder is like a milder form of conduct disorder. Likewise, if you are 18 or older, and you meet the criteria for Anti-Social Personality Disorder, then you ar diagnosed as having an anti-social personality, and that diagnosis includes the symptoms of Conduct disorder or oppositional defiant disorder. So you can really only have one of the three disorders, because they're stratified to include the less sever disorders. And you really probably need to see a professional, because all of those disorders are pretty serious.

Question: Can someone give me the criteria for Oppositional Defiant Disorder, from the DSM-IV-TR, including page number? THANK YOU!!! I need to cite it for my research paper, which is due on Sunday night, and I don't think I'll be able to get to the college library before then so I can get it myself.

Answer: 313.81 A. A pattern of negativistic, hostile, and defiant behavior lasting at least 6 months, during which four (or more) of the following are present: 1. often loses temper 2. often argues with adults 3. often actively defies or refuses to comply with adults' requests or rules 4. often deliberately annoys people 5. often blames others for his or her mistakes or misbehavior 6. is often touchy or easily annoyed by others 7. is often angry and resentful 8. is often spiteful or vindictive Note: Consider a criterion met only if the behavior occurs more frequently than is typically observed in individuals of comparable age and developmental level. B. The disturbance in behavior causes clinically significant impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning. C, The behaviors do not occur exclusively during the course of a Psychotic or Mood Disorder. D. Criteria are not met for Conduct Disorder, and, if the individual is age 18 years or older, criteria are not met for Antisocial Personality Disorder.

Question: What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder? I've read a little about it and think that it fits my teenaged son. What is the treatment for this? I'm about ready to throw this teenager out of the window, he's so frustrating. Please help.

Answer: Theres some links to help out with what theyve said. Im 18, i was diagnosed with oppositional definat disorder. I went to get help and was diagnosed with bipolar and borderline personality disorder with just a hint of schizophrenia. Sorry not a joke but true. My dad was ready to throw me out the window and in fact he threw me out of the house numerous times. As for treatments you can take him to the local behavioral heath place near you. They can evaluate him and try him on some low dose medicines. THey might try to force some random diagnosis on him and stuff him with medicines like theyve done for me. For almost a year I was like a "zombie" i was in a fog, and unsure of the world around me. Now i will admit I needed help. So if your going to find help for your son take careful control and watch and reasearch what any doctors will tell you. They might have some fancy degree but ultimately you as a parent know your child, and your child knows whats best for them. Since im unsure if he really is or not. There a a few things that i can suggest that i wish my dad did. 1. Stay calm and patient with him. 2. Try and talk to him calmly even when its hard. 3. Find a creative outlet for him.( for example i dyed my hair black and piercings, weird but since i did Ive become happier as a person, which makes me happier in general.) 4. DONT force religion on him. 5. When he tries to talk to you listen. Even if hes yelling at least hes telling you stuff.( now if hes just yelling about random stuff tell him to stop) 6. Just support hiim as much as you can. seems small but its very important. https://health.google.com/health/ref/Oppositional+defiant+disorder http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oppositional_defiant_disorder http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx73.htm http://specialed.about.com/od/behavioremotional/a/odd.htm

Question: How do you know if a child has Oppositional Defiant Disorder? What causes it?

Answer: Mental illnesses cant be diagnosed until it is done properly, taking observation, testing, and the like by someone trained in it........children can become defiant for various reasons, not necessarily mental illness....... There are not any mental illnesses, including depression that anyone can say with any conviction or fact what causes it........ it is all theoretical......... Here are some resources for you if you want them, and a support groups site where you can talk to others dealing with this, also

Question: i have been told by the doctor my 11 year old daughter has oppositional defiant disorder? can anyone help me with this?

Answer: Move to New England, everyone here is oppositional defiant. She'll feel right at home. Truthfully, doctors, school personnel and counselors are painting children with this oppositional defiant thing far too often (IMHO) Sometimes it is good to be oppositional (as when forced to do something untoward) and sometimes the "defiant" is nothing but a symptom of some other underlying problem (sexual or physical abuse, stress, or a undiagnosed phobia.) Take your daughter to a child psychologist and get a second opinion. If this "problem" is presenting in the school setting you may be able to get them to pay for the second opinion through IDEA (PL 94-142) using the P.E.T. process.