Links & Resources
Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/oppositional-defiant-disorder/basics/symptoms/con-20024559
Strategies
http://www.interventioncentral.org/behavioral-interventions/challenging-students/school-wide-strategies-managing-defiance-non-complianc
About ODD
http://www.cmhsreach.org/disorder_odd.html
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/oppositional-defiant-disorder/basics/symptoms/con-20024559
Strategies
http://www.interventioncentral.org/behavioral-interventions/challenging-students/school-wide-strategies-managing-defiance-non-complianc
About ODD
http://www.cmhsreach.org/disorder_odd.html
Books
Readers will learn how to:
-identify the risk factors that can trigger antisocial behaviour -engineer the classroom environment, routines, and tasks to increase success; -Interact in ways that promote positive behaviour -Temporarily remove a disruptive child from the classroom while preserving the child’s dignity -Work with the child’s parents to find the appropriate special education services -Guide parents toward effective training programs -Develop a school culture with the values and beliefs to nurture oppositional students. Students with oppositional and defiant behavior must feel they are emotionally and physically safe in the classroom. The authors show how educators can help students move from despair to hope, from anger to comfort, and from failure to success. (Amazon, Abstract) |
Definition & AB Education Code"Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a condition characterized by a persistent pattern of aggressive and defiant behaviour and a need to annoy or irritate others. Common behaviours include frequent temper tantrums, frequent arguing with both peers and adults, intentionally annoying others, blaming others for own mistakes, and appearing angry and vindictive. Oppositional defiant disorder usually shows up in children by eight years of age and sometimes as early as three years. Oppositional defiant disorder may develop as a way of dealing with depression, inconsistent rules or standards, or a traumatic event or situation, such as divorce, trauma or conflict.
Treatment for oppositional defiant disorder may include counselling, behaviour therapy, parent education and medication. The number of symptoms tends to increase with age and, if not recognized early, behaviour patterns can become well-established and more resistant to treatment. Students with ODD also may have other disorders and difficulties, such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities or depression, and are at risk for developing conduct disorder. Some younger students exhibiting characteristics of oppositional defiant disorder may develop a more serious conduct disorder later in life." (Learn Alberta) Code: 42 |
Characteristics & BehavioursStudents with ODD may show/do many or few of these behaviours:
-Frequent temper tantrums. -Excessive arguments with adults. -Refusal to comply with adult requests. -Always questioning rules; refusal to follow rules. -Behaviour intended to annoy or upset others, including adults. -Blaming others for one's own misbehaviours or mistakes. DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis of ODD show a pattern of behaviour that: -Includes at least four symptoms from any of these categories — angry and irritable mood; argumentative and defiant behavior; or vindictiveness -Occurs with at least one individual who is not a sibling -Causes significant problems at work, school or home -Occurs on its own, rather than as part of the course of another mental health problem, such as a substance use disorder, depression or bipolar disorder -Lasts at least six months (Mayo Clinic) |
StrategiesChoice
When appropriate, give the student a a choice (e.g., “Do you want to work at your desk or on the carpet?”). Language Choice
Use “start” requests rather than “stop” requests. “Do” requests are more desirable than “don’t” requests. ( E.g., "Start your math" instead of "Stop fooling around") Quick Transition
Create appropriate transitions that are quick and clear. Eliminating the down time that the students will decrease the difficult behaviours that might surface. Quiet Space
Teach and encourage the student to remove himself or herself from stressful events and situations. This can be done by walking away, going to the quiet corner, or anything that works for the student. |