Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Symptoms of ODD may include (http://www.mayoclinic.com/):

• Frequent temper tantrums

• Excessive arguing with adults

• Often questioning rules

• Active defiance and refusal to comply with adult requests and rules

• Deliberate attempts to annoy or upset people

• Blaming others for his or her mistakes or misbehavior

• Often being touchy or easily annoyed by others

• Frequent anger and resentment

• Mean and hateful talking when upset

• Spiteful attitude and revenge seeking

• Aggressiveness towards peers • Difficulty maintaining friendships

• Claims not to care about losing privileges as a consequence to negative behaviour

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