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Disruptive behavior disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder

Oppositional defiant disorder

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A condition in which a child or adolescent displays an ongoing pattern of an angry or irritable mood, defiant or argumentative behavior, and vindictiveness toward people in authority.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Disruptive behavior disorder

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Symptoms

Irritability
Feeling anxious
Agitation
Loss of temper
Anger
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Other treatments

Child psychiatry
Counseling

Tests

Neuropsychological testing
Cognitive testing

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