Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
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Signs and Symptoms of ODD
All Signs & Symptoms of ODD
Here are the top symptoms or behaviors listed by parents of kids diagnosed with ODD:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Defiant behavior | Often | 12 mentions |
| Angry behavior | Often | 7 mentions |
| Acting out | Often | 4 mentions |
| Mood swings | Often | 3 mentions |
| Misbehaving | Often | 2 mentions |
| Violent behavior | Often | 2 mentions |
| Anxiety in social situations | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Difficulty following directions | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Difficulty regulating emotions | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Fighting | Sometimes | 1 mention |
When do symptoms start?
How to read this chart
Defiant behavior
0 years oldAmount of children: 0%1 years oldAmount of children: 3%2 years oldAmount of children: 0%3 years oldAmount of children: 3%4 years oldAmount of children: 2%5 years oldAmount of children: 0%6 years oldAmount of children: 0%7 years oldAmount of children: 3%8 years oldAmount of children: 0%9 years oldAmount of children: 2%10 years oldAmount of children: 2%11 years oldAmount of children: 2%12 years oldAmount of children: 0%13 years oldAmount of children: 0%14 years oldAmount of children: 0%15 years oldAmount of children: 0%16 years oldAmount of children: 0%17 years oldAmount of children: 0%average 5 years 9 months old
Angry behavior
0 years oldAmount of children: 0%1 years oldAmount of children: 3%2 years oldAmount of children: 3%3 years oldAmount of children: 0%4 years oldAmount of children: 3%5 years oldAmount of children: 3%6 years oldAmount of children: 0%7 years oldAmount of children: 0%8 years oldAmount of children: 0%9 years oldAmount of children: 3%10 years oldAmount of children: 0%11 years oldAmount of children: 3%12 years oldAmount of children: 0%13 years oldAmount of children: 0%14 years oldAmount of children: 0%15 years oldAmount of children: 0%16 years oldAmount of children: 0%17 years oldAmount of children: 0%average 6 years 6 months old
Acting out
0 years oldAmount of children: 0%1 years oldAmount of children: 3%2 years oldAmount of children: 0%3 years oldAmount of children: 0%4 years oldAmount of children: 0%5 years oldAmount of children: 0%6 years oldAmount of children: 3%7 years oldAmount of children: 3%8 years oldAmount of children: 0%9 years oldAmount of children: 0%10 years oldAmount of children: 0%11 years oldAmount of children: 0%12 years oldAmount of children: 0%13 years oldAmount of children: 0%14 years oldAmount of children: 0%15 years oldAmount of children: 0%16 years oldAmount of children: 0%17 years oldAmount of children: 0%average 4 years 7 months old
Change in symptoms of ODD*
What happens to common ODD symptoms over time?
| Symptom | Worse | A Little Worse | Stayed About the Same | A Little Better | Better | Completely Resolved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiant behavior | 8.3% | 16.7% | 0% | 50% | 16.7% | 8.3% |
| Angry behavior | 0% | 0% | 0% | 42.9% | 14.3% | 42.9% |
| Acting out | 0% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 0% |
| Mood swings | 0% | 33.3% | 0% | 0% | 66.7% | 0% |
| Misbehaving | 0% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 50% | 0% |
| Violent behavior | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Anxiety in social situations | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Difficulty following directions | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Difficulty regulating emotions | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Fighting | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Conditions with similar symptoms to ODD
Parents also mention the behaviors, signs, and symptoms associated with ODD when they describe these conditions:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Hyperactivity Often 114 mentions Angry behavior Often 37 mentions Difficulty paying attention Sometimes 26 mentions Fidgeting Sometimes 26 mentions Impulsiveness Sometimes 25 mentions Short attention span Sometimes 23 mentions Forgetfulness Sometimes 21 mentions Difficulty focusing or concentrating Sometimes 20 mentions Talkativeness Sometimes 20 mentions Difficulty focusing in school Sometimes 18 mentions Autism
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Not making eye contact Often 70 mentions Delayed speech or language development Often 52 mentions Non-verbal (not able to use words) Often 52 mentions Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) Often 43 mentions Repetitive movement or behavior Sometimes 38 mentions Not talking Sometimes 37 mentions Limited (or lack of) social skills Sometimes 27 mentions Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) Sometimes 23 mentions Lack of social skills Sometimes 20 mentions Rocking body back and forth Sometimes 19 mentions Anxiety
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Nervousness Often 49 mentions Panic attacks Often 42 mentions Unusual fears or phobias Often 31 mentions Shyness or social anxiety Often 26 mentions Frequent crying Sometimes 25 mentions Angry behavior Sometimes 16 mentions Separation anxiety Sometimes 15 mentions Constant worry Sometimes 14 mentions Anxiety in social situations Sometimes 11 mentions Fidgeting Sometimes 11 mentions
Discussion of ODD
What was your approach to ODD? What were the results?
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