By Tanisha Peterson -

Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a disorder that is being seen as common with children that have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD alone can be difficult to deal with as well, but along with ODD these two disorders together can be very stressful in dealing with a child with these disorders. First we will look at the symptoms of ODD:

* frequent temper tantrums
* excessive arguing with adults
* active defiance and refusal to comply with adult requests and rules
* deliberate attempts to annoy or upset people
* blaming others for his or her mistakes or misbehavior
* often being touchy or easily annoyed by others
* frequent anger and resentment
* mean and hateful talking when upset
* seeking revenge

Five to fifteen percent of all school age children have ODD. The bad part about dealing with this disorder is that their is no medication that you can treat it with.

Symptoms of ADHD: Two parts to ADHD Hyperactivity and Impulsive

Hyperactivity

* Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat.
* Often gets up from seat when remaining in seat is expected.
* Often runs about or climbs when and where it is not appropriate (adolescents or adults may feel very

restless).
* Often has trouble playing or enjoying leisure activities quietly.
* Is often “on the go” or often acts as if “driven by a motor”.
* Often talks excessively.

Impulsive

* Often blurts out answers before questions have been finished.
* Often has trouble waiting one’s turn.
* Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games).
* Some symptoms that cause impairment were present before age 7 years.
* Some impairment from the symptoms is present in two or more settings (e.g. at school/work and at

home).
* There must be clear evidence of significant impairment in social, school, or work functioning.

Six or more of the following symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsive have been present for at least 6 months to an extent that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level. Depending on the severity of the disorder these conditions may seem uncontrollable.

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