ODD is medically known as Oppositional Defiant Disorder. ODD is a mental health disorder that is not as widely talked about as ADHD or ADD. ODD causes a lot of the same problems as ADHD or ADD and has a lot of similar characteristics but ODD leans more towards aggressive, defiant behavior, as opposed to the learning disability. I listed 10 signs that may help you determine if your child is suffering from ODD.
1.Taking an unusual amount of temper tantrums
2.When upset saying mean things
3.Arguing with adults and authority figures
4.Blatantly refusing rules and request ask of them
5.Cursing and throwing things
6.Not taking responsibility for their own mistakes, constantly blaming others
7.Frequent outburst on a daily basis caused by resentment
8.Enjoys getting other’s into trouble (tattling)
9.Seeks revenge holds grudge
10.Enjoys upsetting people can’t hold secrets, focuses on the bad only.
If this sounds familiar to you, and your child has a least (4) of these 10 symptoms, then you should consider contacting your doctor ASAP. Oppositional Defiant Disorder children do not care about consequence and need to be disciplined differently then other children without Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Most of the time needing counseling and at times even a behavioral therapist. This behavior is normal of a toddler but when a child gets to a certain age and is still showing these signs your child could possibly have Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
If you feel your child has some of these symptoms and you would like to further research Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Click this link www.allpsych.com