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Oppositional Defiant Disorder . By: Zowie Aplin. What is it?. Persistent patterns of tantrums, arguing and/or disruptive behavior towards authority figures. . Causes. Biological: some studies suggest that defects in or injuries to certain areas of the brain can lead to ODD.
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder By: ZowieAplin
What is it? • Persistent patterns of tantrums, arguing and/or disruptive behavior towards authority figures.
Causes • Biological: some studies suggest that defects in or injuries to certain areas of the brain can lead to ODD. • Genetics: Many children with ODD have close family members with the mental illness. This suggest that ODD may be inherited. • Environmental: Dysfunctional home life, family history of mental illnesses or substance abuse can cause a child to develop ODD.
Symptoms • Signs of ODD generally begin before a child turns 8. • Lasts at least 6 months • Clearly disruptive to the family and school environment • Disobedient • Anger and resentful • Spiteful and vindictive • Lack of self esteem • Academic problems
What can put a child at risk? • Harsh or inconsistent discipline • No positive parental environment • Parents in a severely troubled marriage • Parents with a history of the disease or ADHD • Financial problems within the family • Family instability
Related Mental Health Issues10% will develop a more lasting disorder • Children with ODD can develop other disorders such as: • ADHD • Anxiety • Depression
Treatments • Therapy to help build positive interactions with people. • Medications to treat related mental health conditions • If the child develops them. • Studies show that in 3 years of treatment 67% of children have resolved the problems.
How to be diagnosed with ODD • A child must meet criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Must have at least four of the warning signs
Get the facts • 2%-16% of children and teens have ODD • In younger children ODD is more common in boys • As they get older, it occurs about equally in boys and girls.
Sources: • http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/oppositional-defiant-disorder?page=3 • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/oppositional-defiant-disorder/DS00630