Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children (ODD) - Patient Resource Page

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Start here - General ODD Information

Mayo Clinic

Hopkins Medicine

Child Mind

Cleveland Clinic

American Psychological Association Dictionary

Nationwide Children’s

ODD: A Guide for Families 

Understanding Treatment Options

Mayo Clinic

Oppositional Defiant Disorder Treatment

Oppositional Defiant Disorder Treatment

Behavioral Therapy for ODD

Solutions to Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Dialectical Behavior Therapy for ODD

Medications for Behavioral Problems in Children

Programs and Resources

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Finder

Collaborative & Proactive Solutions

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy

Where To Find Help For Your Child

Transforming the Difficult Child

Treatment Programs for Teens Struggling with ODD

Free Mental Health Assessment

Take A Deep Breath: Teaching Kids to Control Emotions

Comorbidities

What to Do When ODD & ADHD Co-Occur

ADHD and ODD: What’s the Connection?

How Anxiety Leads to Disruptive Behavior

ODD vs. ADHD

The Most Common Misdiagnoses in Children

tips from Parents

Avoid power struggles by ignoring minor behavioral transgressions

Establish clear household rules

Discipline positively more than negatively, such as offering rewards instead of enforcing punishments

“Walk the walk” to model appropriate and healthy behaviors for your child

Limit the number of questions you ask your child

Allow your child plenty of time for imaginative play

Praise your child often despite difficult behavior

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