Providing Answers About ODD
Common Questions about ODD
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder services offered in Doylestown and King Of Prussia, PA
Treating Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Help for ODD is Here
It can be disheartening when your child or adolescent has been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Parents can feel overwhelmed by the constant acting out behaviors of their children. There is help with the proper medication and therapy to treat ODD. A Psychiatrist and Therapist Team are essential to dealing with this diagnosis and having a firm plan to treat the symptoms.
Understanding Your Child’s Behaviors
Signs & Symptoms of ODD
Understanding your child’s behavior and helping them through it starts with being able to identify it. We understand that some behaviors are age-appropriate, but others may seem excessive. If you, a teacher, or another person in your child’s life brought up concerns around their behaviors, it might be time to talk with a P.S. Psychiatry professional for help.
Irritable Mood: Everyone gets cranky, especially children, but you’ve noticed that their mood goes above and beyond what you’d think is normal.
Argumentative: You feel like everything you say is met with an argument or battle. It’s rare that they don’t talk back.
Defiant: When you ask your child to do something, they typically do the opposite or fight back, avoiding the task altogether.
Aggressive: You see or are told that your child acts aggressively towards others, either verbally or physically.
Vindictive: When your child doesn’t get what they want, you find that they try to get back at you or others.
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Treatment Options
We understand that Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) can be worrisome. You've probably already tried things to help your child too, but below are a few things that can help get them back on track to thrive.
Medication: A prescription from your P.S. Psychiatry provider can help reduce some of the symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
Evaluation: A formal Neuropsychological Evaluation can be an important tool in helping you and your treatment team plan a path forward.
Therapy: Talking with a therapist is a great place for you and your child to learn strategies to cope with their bigger emotions and behaviors.
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I think my child has ODD. How do I get a diagnosis?
If you think your child has ODD, a Psychiatrist or Psychologist can conduct the necessary evaluation and give a diagnosis.
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What therapy is best for ODD?
It’s important to address several factors with ODD. Family-based therapy is helpful for ODD, and the child/adolescent may benefit from having their own therapist too.
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What medications are best for ODD?
There is currently no medication specifically for ODD. However, a psychiatrist will give medications for specific symptoms that arise from the ODD.
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Will my child/adolescent grow out of their ODD?
ODD improves over time for many children. Follow-up studies have shown that with appropriate support, the signs and symptoms of ODD resolve within three years in approximately 67% of the children diagnosed with this disorder.
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What is the cause of ODD?
There is no known cause for ODD. Contributing causes may be a combination of inherited and environmental factors.
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How do I manage not to overreact when my child/adolescent is exhibiting the behaviors of ODD?
It is important for parents to have support from a therapist who specializes in ODD to understand how to and how not to react to their child.
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