Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fourth Edition (DSM IV), defines oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) as a recurrent pattern of negativistic, defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior toward authority figures that persists for at least 6 months. Behaviors included in the definition include the following: losing one's temper; arguing with adults; actively defying requests; refusing to follow rules; deliberately annoying other people; blaming others for one's own mistakes or misbehavior; and being touchy, easily annoyed or angered, resentful, spiteful, or vindictive.

Facts for Families of Children with ODD

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiarty's fact sheet for families of children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder.

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