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Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a childhood behavior disorder marked by ongoing uncooperative, defiant, and hostile behavior toward authority figures. Children with ODD often cause more difficulty for others than for themselves.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) does not have an awareness day or month.

What is Obsessive Defiant Disorder?

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a type of behavior disorder. It’s mostly diagnosed in childhood. Children with ODD show a pattern of uncooperative, rebellious, and hostile behavior toward peers, parents, teachers, and other authority figures. They are more troubling to others than they are to themselves.

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Educational Tips

Communication

  • Use Positive Reinforcement

    • Reward Systems: Implement a token or point system to reward positive behavior. Allow students to earn privileges or small rewards for following rules.

    • Praise Specific Behaviors: Recognize and praise specific positive behaviors rather than generic praise to encourage more of the same.

  • Provide Structure and Consistency

    • Daily Schedule: Use a predictable daily schedule that students can refer to, minimizing anxiety and uncertainty.

    • Consistent Consequences: Apply consequences consistently for inappropriate behavior. Make sure consequences are fair and proportional.

  • Provide Structure and Consistency

    • Daily Schedule: Use a predictable daily schedule that students can refer to, minimizing anxiety and uncertainty.

    • Consistent Consequences: Apply consequences consistently for inappropriate behavior. Make sure consequences are fair and proportional.

    What is Assistive Technology?

    Assistive technology (AT) refers to devices, software, or equipment designed to help individuals with disabilities perform tasks that might otherwise be difficult or...

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