Definition:
A pattern of negativistic, hostile, and defiant behavior
lasting at least six months during which four or more of the following are
present:
- Often loses temper
- Often argues with adults
- Often actively defies or refuses to comply with adults' requests or rules
- Often deliberately annoys people
- Often blames others for his or her mistakes or misbehavior
- Is often touchy or easily annoyed by others
DSM-5 criteria
for diagnosis of ODD show a pattern of behavior that:
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Includes at least four symptoms from any of these categories —
angry and irritable mood; argumentative and defiant behavior; or vindictiveness
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Occurs with at least one individual who is not a sibling
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Causes significant problems at work, school or home
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Occurs on its own, rather than as part of the course of another
mental health problem, such as a substance use disorder, depression or bipolar
disorder
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Lasts at least six months
DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis of
ODD include both emotional and behavioral symptoms.
Angry and
irritable mood:
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Often loses temper
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Is often touchy or easily annoyed by others
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Is often angry and resentful
Argumentative and defiant behavior:
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Often argues with adults or people in authority
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Often actively defies or refuses to comply with adults' requests
or rules
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Often deliberately annoys people
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Often blames others for his or her mistakes or misbehavior
Vindictiveness:
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Is often spiteful or vindictive
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Has shown spiteful or vindictive behavior at least twice in the
past six months
Modifications:
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Use a matter-of-fact, neutral tone of voice
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Take a short break if you are too angry to deal
with the situation in that moment
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Suggest to the student that they take a break to
calm down
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Use support staff to help you and the student
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Engage students in a problem solving process
when both parties are calm
Creating a psychologically supportive classroom:
Creating a psychologically supportive classroom:
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Caring relationships with adults
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Clear expectations
· Opportunities for meaningful participation in learning
· Opportunities for meaningful participation in learning
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Positive interactions with peers http://www.cde.state.co.us/sites/default/files/documents/cdesped/download/pdf/bbunderstandingodd_intheschoolsetting.pdf