Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Kara Schmucker
Characteristics
Physical:
Hitting, Biting, Kicking, General temper tantrums, Normal outward appearances
Intellectual:
Is believed to be caused by a variety of things such as environmental, genetic, or biological factors
Social:
Argumentative, Defiance, Touchy or easily annoyed by others, Blaming of others
Emotional:
Anger, resentfulness
Behavioral:
StubbornnessModifications
Environmental:
· Have an aide to watch and be around child at all times
· Make sure child isn’t around things that can easily be thrown or used as harm towards others
Curriculum:
· Normal curriculum but be sure to set good examples of behavior always
Schedules/routines:
· May have an aide for child or may want to be put into a special behavior class once a day