Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Question 1

What is oppositional defiant disorder?

Answer 1

A disorder of emotional regulation and poor behaviour characterised by angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behaviour, and vindictiveness

Question 2

How is ODD managed?

Answer 2

• Parental Management training
  ○ Help identifying and reinforcing positive behaviour
  ○ Provide short, effective, nonaversive punishments - Social skills training for children
• Early intervention
• Identification and management of comorbid ADHD