Most parents think that their child, at one time or another, has been afflicted with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and they are all probably right. During a child’s second or third year it is a very normal thing to experience as that is the time that we begin to feel more independent and begin to want to do everything on our own.
Children with ODD cannot seem to pass up the opportunity to argue with parents or siblings. They are often resentful, and get into trouble, blaming everyone accept themselves for their disruptive behavior. Early diagnosis and parental classes teaching how to deal with such hostile behavior are a must when dealing with a child with ODD.
In order to find out whether or not your child could be affected with ODD, please follow these simple guidelines:
A pattern of negativistic, hostile, and defiant behavior lasting at least 6 months, during which four (or more) of the following are present:
1. often loses temper
2. often argues with adults
3. often actively defies or refuses to comply with adults' requests or rules
4. often deliberately annoys people
5. often blames others for his or her mistakes or misbehavior
6. is often touchy or easily annoyed by others
7. is often angry and resentful
8. is often spiteful or vindictive
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