Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Sometimes children with ADHD also have what's called an oppositional defiant disorder. This is characterized by persistent defiance and disobedience toward authority figures. The symptoms usually include:
- Frequent arguing with adults
- Deliberately annoying other people
- Refusing to follow rules
- Blaming others for their mistakes
- Becoming easily angry
- Behaving in a vindictive manner
Children with ODD display symptoms at home, at school, and in other environments. Their behavior usually leads to a need for frequent disciplinary action and they tend to struggle to get along with their peers. Without intervention, ODD may develop into conduct disorder.
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