Oppositional Defiant Disorder ODD Defined | Special Education Decoded

In this episode, we focus on ODD or Oppositional Defiant Disorder.

Specifically, we will focus on 3 areas of ODD;

1. Define ODD
2. Discuss Common Symptoms Of ODD
3. Tips To Help Your Child With Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Let’s dive in and help shed some light on to yet another special education acronym... “ODD”

ODD Or Oppositional Defiant Disorder

~ Is an established pattern of behavior problems.

~ Children with ODD are often;

* Uncooperative
* Defiant and deliberately using negative behaviors
* Easily annoyed
* Hostile and argumentative Toward-
- Peers
- Parents
- Teachers
- And Other authority figures
* Spiteful at times within the day
* Mean to others

~ Also, A Child With ODD may question everything the teacher does

~ it’s important to note that All children will show some of these signs from time-to-time

However, ODD or oppositional defiant disorder becomes a factor if the behaviors are extreme, and last at least six months.

~ A lot of symptoms common with ODD can be hidden within other disabilities such as;

* ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
* Autism
* Mood Disorders
* And Learning Disabilities

As parents, you want your children to be successful and feel confident with their work...

Children who have ODD can often struggle to both behave, and be successful in the classroom and quite frankly, at home too.

Next, let’s go through some tips that you as a parent can use to help your child if they have ODD;

~ Teach Your Child Calming Strategies - such as Deep breaths, using a stress ball, counting to 10, etc.

~You can utilize Social Stories - which are Individualized short stories depicting a situation your child may encounter and how to handle that situation.

~ Find a Peer Mentor - which would be Someone around your child’s age

~ Adult Mentor - preferably A trusted adult that has a background working with children who have ODD.

~ Focus on positives and give praise. A couple of examples would be;

* When your child is able to calm themselves
* When your child removes themselves from a triggering situation

~ Let some things slide

* I’m Not necessarily talking about every behavior occurrence
* But If behaviors, in general, are frequent, pick the significant ones to deal with first
* These larger behavior issues may need some guidance or teaching regarding an alternative way to respond

~ Another tip would be to Model and practice school behavior expectations at home

~ Finally, most importantly utilize Consistency in ALL that you do!

~ Especially for children who have a tough time self-regulating or harnessing their own emotions...

And That is Oppositional Defiant Disorder or ODD in a nutshell.

I truly hope this video helped you understand more about ODD or, at the very least, opens up your mind to ask more questions for your child!

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