ODD

Question 1

what is ODD as described by DSM ?

Answer 1

described in the DSM as a ‘repetitive and persistent pattern of opposition, defiant, disobedient and disruptive behaviours towards authority figures persisting for at least 6 months’.

Question 2

what is ODD often linked with

Answer 2

ODD is often linked with CD, representing a precursor condition.
Early onset of CD problems is often preceded and predicted by persistent ODD symptoms.

Question 3

DSM-V diagnostic criteria of ODD

Answer 3

A pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behaviour, or vindictiveness lasting at least
6 months as evidenced by at least four of eight symptoms from any of the following categories, and exhibited
during interaction with at least one individual who is not a sibling.

Angry/Irritable Mood
Argumentative/Defiant Behaviour
Vindictiveness

Question 4

what is the difference between CD and ODD

Answer 4

Unlike children with conduct disorder (CD), children with oppositional defiant disorder are not aggressive towards people or animals, do not destroy property, and do not show a pattern of theft or deceit

Question 5

DSM frequency of symptoms for diagnosis

Answer 5

 For children younger than 5 years, the behaviour should occur on most days for a period of at least 6 months.
 For individuals 5 years or older, the behaviour should occur at least once per week for at least 6 months.

Question 6

DSM-V specifiers of severity

Answer 6

Specifics of severity:
 Mild: Symptoms are confined to only one setting (e.g., at home, at school, at work, with peers).
 Moderate: Some symptoms are present in at least two settings.
 Severe: Some symptoms are present in three or more settings.