Question 1

what medication would be effective in combination with therapy in treating oppositional defiant disorder? therapy alone isn't working. which meds help

Accepted Answer

Psychiatric Eval: Starting medication is a big step. Get a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. If medication is the next step you want to be sure it is monitored. Talk to the therapist about your concerns, it might be helpful to try something different in therapy and/or more sessions. Groups can be helpful for both parents and children. Best wishes and good luck.

Question 2

three effects of oppositional defiant disorder on other people?

Accepted Answer

Effects of ODD: I am not sure this has been researched systematicly. So I am not sure there are just three. But oppostional people turn off their neighbors family and coworkers. They do not get promoted. They may get fired. They do not get invitations to parties and social events.

Question 3

do a lot of children with oppositional defiant disorder go on to develop anti-social personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

ODD: Majority have history of poor impulse control & inattention, go on to develop oppositional defiant behaviors, and especially in boys, can develop antisocial acts.

Question 4

what is oppositional defiant disorder(odd)?

Accepted Answer

Severe Defiance: Odd is sometimes seen as something that any child could have. However, the diagnois should only be used with kids who have a long history (at least 6 months) of problems with severe defiance, arguing, temper outbursts, and a lack of taking responsibility for his/her actions, among other symptoms. These problems must cause significant impairment of functioning for the diagnosis to be made.

Question 5

how is oppositional defiant disorder treated?

Accepted Answer

Meds VS Therapy: Behavior therapy would be the most effective one. Some medications such as stimulant or Tenex (guanfacine) are helpful. Consult clinician in the local area.

Question 6

what does an oppositional defiant disorder person look like?

Accepted Answer

Oppositional  looks: They look like everyone else. There is no physical characteristic that is different.

Question 7

how can i get my son help for oppositional defiant disorder?

Accepted Answer

Can Be Difficult: This usually requires a therapy or counseling setting in which your son will see someone individually, and then there would be additional family sessions with either the same therapist or a different therapist. Non-medication therapies are usually the treatment of choice. Occasionally, medications will be used if the person with odd has particularly severe temper outbursts.

Question 8

what kind of symptoms occur with oppositional defiant disorder?

Accepted Answer

ODD : These patients refuse to follow adult rules, hold grudges, blame others for their mistakes, are easily anoyed by others and annoy those around them. For the full DX list see the apa website <www.Psych.Org>.

Question 9

what age is oppositional defiant disorder diagnosed in children?

Accepted Answer

Almost any age: Odd is typically more common among teenagers but can be diagnosed in school aged children.  There is no age criteria for the diagnosis but diagnosing a toddler with odd would likely be inappropriate.  Once a child understands what adults are looking for and intentionally engages in behavior that defies authority figures (this goes beyond parental defiance) then the child might be odd.

Question 10

how do you know if your child has oppositional defiant disorder?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: When a child seems to have problems with authority all the time, this diagnosis is a possibility. It often is found in kids with add/adhd as well. The best way is to have him evaluated by a psychologist. Their testing can clarify and diagnose this.

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