Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Characteristics

• Angry, irritable mood
• Argumentative, defiant behaviour
• Vindictiveness

Angry, Irritable Mood

• Loses temper
• Easily annoyed
• Angry, resentful

Argumentative, Defiant Behaviour

• Argues with authority figures
• Defies rules, requests
• Deliberately annoying
• Blames others for mistakes, behaviour

Vindictiveness

• Spiteful
• Vindictive

Teaching Strategies

• Clear instructions, appropriate consequences
• Recognizing and praising positive behaviours
• Preferential seating
• Private cueing system

Teaching Strategies

• Frequent breaks, chunking instructions
• Build support with positive relationships between home and school
• Post rules
• Consistent routines

Teaching Strategies

• "Escape outlet"
• "Stop-Think-Do"
• Role playing
• Help them save face, avoid confrontation
• Problem-solving approach
• Avoid power struggles

Sources

• Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). (n.d.). Retrieved July 6, 2015, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/oppositional-defiant-disorder...
• Special education companion: Curriculum unit planner : Teacher companions. (2001). Toronto: Ontario Ministry of Education.