What Is The Opposite Of Adhd?
Children with ADD/ADHD have difficulties in school and social situation. They may have trouble paying attention, or difficulties with impulsiveness or hyperactivity. But for between one third and one half of these children, there may be another condition called ODD or Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The major symptoms of ODD are defiance, extreme stubbornness, temper and anger problems, and being argumentative. Boys are diagnosed with ODD more often than girls before puberty. After...
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), or social aggression, is defined as a pattern of disobedient, negativistic, and provocative opposition to... Read more »
Oppositional defiant disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Actively does not follow adults' requests Angry and resentful of others Argues with adults Blames others for own mistakes Has few or... Read more »
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