There are many disorders that affect one’s ability to focus attention. The most commonly thought of one is attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. However there are a plethora of conditions outside of the generally acquainted that make just as momentous a splash to one’s inattention; such as oppositional defiance disorder (ODD). While the cause of oppositional defiance disorder are unknown, it affects approximately two-hundred thousand children each year and, again, while there is no “cure” there are plenty of treatment options available for families to make coping easier.
Signs of struggle can appear in the best-behaved of children; however, if the child has “frequent and persistent pattern of anger, irritability, arguing, defiance, or vindictiveness …show more content…
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Oppositional defiance disorder ranges in severity from mild, moderate, and severe, and it can oftentimes be challenging to attempt to extricate the typical strong-willed child from one holding an oppositional defiance disorder diagnoses; however, generally these signs show up around the preschool development years, occur more often than the typically developing child, and case “significant impairment with family, school, community activities, and work” (Oppositional Defiance, n.d., para. 7). If a parent feels concerned about the well-being of their own child or their “ability to parent a challenging child” (Oppositional Defiance, n.d., para. 8) one should seek help the …show more content…
12). There are many types of therapy that persons diagnosed with oppositional defiance disorder may find beneficial; for starters, anger management therapy. Many children diagnosed have trouble sorting through and dealing with emotions as well as controlling their anger (Oppositional and Defiant, n.d.). A few strategies that are discussed in anger management therapy include “relaxation, goal setting, problem solving, trigger identification, and recognition of consequences” (Oppositional and Defiant, n.d., para. 13). Without intervention on these difficulties, a child could further fall prey to distraction and inattention to reality. Individual therapy sessions are also proven to be helpful for children with attention disorders, including oppositional defiance disorder. A therapy will often implement behavior modification techniques pertaining to motivation and attention such as rewards and consequences (Oppositional and Defiant, n.d.). This type of therapy is most commonly referred to as applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. This specific type of therapy puts emphasis on identifying behaviors and their functions (i.e. what the reason is behind why the behavior is being exhibited). An ABA therapist will
Signs of struggle can appear in the best-behaved of children; however, if the child has “frequent and persistent pattern of anger, irritability, arguing, defiance, or vindictiveness …show more content…
5).
Oppositional defiance disorder ranges in severity from mild, moderate, and severe, and it can oftentimes be challenging to attempt to extricate the typical strong-willed child from one holding an oppositional defiance disorder diagnoses; however, generally these signs show up around the preschool development years, occur more often than the typically developing child, and case “significant impairment with family, school, community activities, and work” (Oppositional Defiance, n.d., para. 7). If a parent feels concerned about the well-being of their own child or their “ability to parent a challenging child” (Oppositional Defiance, n.d., para. 8) one should seek help the …show more content…
12). There are many types of therapy that persons diagnosed with oppositional defiance disorder may find beneficial; for starters, anger management therapy. Many children diagnosed have trouble sorting through and dealing with emotions as well as controlling their anger (Oppositional and Defiant, n.d.). A few strategies that are discussed in anger management therapy include “relaxation, goal setting, problem solving, trigger identification, and recognition of consequences” (Oppositional and Defiant, n.d., para. 13). Without intervention on these difficulties, a child could further fall prey to distraction and inattention to reality. Individual therapy sessions are also proven to be helpful for children with attention disorders, including oppositional defiance disorder. A therapy will often implement behavior modification techniques pertaining to motivation and attention such as rewards and consequences (Oppositional and Defiant, n.d.). This type of therapy is most commonly referred to as applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. This specific type of therapy puts emphasis on identifying behaviors and their functions (i.e. what the reason is behind why the behavior is being exhibited). An ABA therapist will