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Oppositional defiant disorder

Overview

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is persistently negative, defiant, and disobedient behavior in a child. The behavior is aimed at authority figures.

Symptoms

p>Signs of ODD generally begin before a child is 8 years old.

Treatments

Treatment involves individual and family therapy. Medications might also be recommended for related mental health conditions.

Last Updated: April 25th, 2018

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