I son of 8 years has been diagnosed with Opositional Defiant Disorder by a Doctor. He explained it to us, but because I myself have ADD/ADHD and am currently untreated with any mecication I had a really hard time understanding exactly what he was tring to tell me and my wife. She herself is terrible at comprending anything...
2007-09-08 00:37:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
All children are oppositional from time to time, particularly when tired, hungry, stressed or upset. They may argue, talk back, disobey, and defy parents, teachers, and other adults. Oppositional behavior is often a normal part of development for two to three year olds and early adolescents. However, openly uncooperative and hostile behavior becomes a serious concern when it is so frequent and consistent that it stands out when compared with other children of the same age and developmental level and when it affects the child's social, family, and academic life.
In children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), there is an ongoing pattern of uncooperative, defiant, and hostile behavior toward authority figures that seriously interferes with the youngster's day to day functioning. Symptoms of ODD may include:
frequent temper tantrums
excessive arguing with adults
active defiance and refusal to comply with adult requests and rules
deliberate attempts to annoy or upset people
blaming others for his or her mistakes or misbehavior
often being touchy or easily annoyed by others
frequent anger and resentment
mean and hateful talking when upset
seeking revenge
The symptoms are usually seen in multiple settings, but may be more noticeable at home or at school. Five to fifteen percent of all school‑age children have ODD. The causes of ODD are unknown, but many parents report that their child with ODD was more rigid and demanding than the child's siblings from an early age. Biological and environmental factors may have a role.
2007-09-08 00:54:03 · answer #1 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take this test pls http://www.medical-library.org/journals/mddx/oppositional_disorder/1_opositional_defiant_disorder.htm
this might help you out
http://www.ourtroubledteen.com/disorders/odd.php
another info for you
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070720194547AA7yVwf
2007-09-08 00:49:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that you have raised a brat. Nothing more.
2007-09-09 06:20:41 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋