Oppositional Defiant Disorder

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This paper discusses the symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), an ongoing syndrome in children of resentful, spiteful, vindictive and defiant behavior toward authority figures. The paper looks at a multi-system approach in treating ODD that includes a collaborative effort on the part of parents, teachers and school officials in supporting children afflicted with ODD. The author also suggests containment as one of the strategies to deal with children with ODD. The paper includes an example of containment of ODD in a classroom setting of 40 students in total with 3 students afflicted with ODD.

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"The primary behavioral difficulty associated with oppositional defiant disorder is the child's refusal to follow commands or requests made by the aforementioned authority figures. A complex behavioral syndrome including being short-tempered, touchy, resentful, spiteful, vindictive and overtly sensitive, annoying other people deliberately, and blaming others for one's mistakes and misconduct, is also observed in children with oppositional defiant disorder. Children are often diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder when the above criteria are met, observed for a period of not less than six months, and are significantly observed to occur more frequently in the child in comparison to other children of the same age and developmental level."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Chandler, J., MD, FRCPC. (n.d.). Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD) in Children and Adolescents: Diagnosis and Treatment. Retrieved December 4, 2007, from http://www.klis.com/chandler/pamphlet/oddcd/oddcdpamphlet.htm.
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