Oppositional defiant disorder

Updated: 2018-04-25

Overview

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is persistently negative, defiant, and disobedient behavior in a child. The behavior is aimed at authority figures.

Symptoms

p>Signs of ODD generally begin before a child is 8 years old.

Treatments

Treatment involves individual and family therapy. Medications might also be recommended for related mental health conditions.