What is oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)?
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is an abbreviation of oppositional defiant disorder. Children with oppositional defiant disorder are extremely difficult. They are hostile and negative and will always argue with you.
What are the symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)?
The child psychiatrist will determine whether a child has oppositional defiant disorder. They note the following symptoms:
- The child was quickly tempered.
- The child often argues with adults.
- The child opposes the rules.
- The child swears a lot.
- The child blames others for his mistakes.
- The child is vindictive.
- The child is younger than 18 years.
- The child behaves in a long time so negative.
The treatment of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) consists of behavioral therapy and medication. It also helps a special diet. If you arrive early, you have the greatest chance of success. Then the negative behavior not so ingrained.
Treatment for oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
With behavioral therapy is a lot to do with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). The behaviorist treats both children and parents. Your child learns how it can behave better. And you will learn how to encourage positive behavior in your child.
Children with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and ADHD combination usually get prescribed methylphenidate. Methylphenidate makes your child calm. It ensures that brains are better process what is happening around him.
Some children are prescribed atomexetine. This is also a good cure for ADHD that helps.
It can also help a special diet. For this, you go with your child to a dietician. They are looking out of which foods your child is so extremely difficult. Your child should not eat these foods. In some children, this diet helps just as well as medicines.