Behavior Disorder
Has your child shown persistent pattern of irritability, argumentative/ defiant behavior, impulsively aggressive behavior, agitation, anger outbursts, or shown disobedience to authority figures like parents and teachers. Does your child oppose the wishes of others including siblings, and other children? Do they break minor rules? Your child may be suffering from Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). At Amanny Wellness, we treat ODD using various methods and according to your child’s presentation. Treatment includes behavior modification, parent management training (PMT), Supportive psychotherapy and medication management to treat comorbid conditions such as ADHD that can occur with ODD.
What is ODD?
ODD is a common clinical problem in children and adolescents. Oppositionality and associated types of aggressive behavior are among child psychiatry's most common referral problems. Grouped among the disruptive behavior disorders, ODD is frequently comorbid with other psychiatric conditions and often precedes the development of conduct disorder (CD), substance abuse, and severely delinquent behavior.
The etiology of ODD is complex, and its development is based on a cumulative
risk/protective factor model that combines biological, psychological, and
social factors. Recommended treatment is multimodal and extensive, involving
individual and family psychotherapeutic approaches,
medication, and
behavior therapy.
