If your child is often angry and quarrelsome, or challenging you and arguing with teachers and other authoritative figures, he or she might be suffering from Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). It can be quite difficult to recognize the difference between an emotional or stubborn child and a child with ODD. The syndrome mostly shows in teenagers but can manifest in younger children too. It's completely normal in the course of a child's development to show certain symptoms of defiance and anger, but the line can be easily crossed if you don't react in time.
Here's just a fraction of what you'll learn with this book:
- How to recognize the ODD symptoms and differentiate between ODD behavioral patterns and "normal" outbursts
- When and how to intervene and start working on your child's behavior
- How to define boundaries and establish yourself as an authoritative, positive figure
- Techniques for managing and influencing your child's emotions
- Strategies for managing your own emotions and spreading calmness on your child
- Instructions on how to deal with students with ODDIf your child is often angry and quarrelsome, or challenging you and arguing with teachers and other authoritative figures, he or she might be suffering from Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). It can be quite difficult to recognize the difference between an emotional or stubborn child and a child with ODD. The syndrome mostly shows in teenagers but can manifest in younger children too. It's completely normal in the course of a child's development to show certain symptoms of defiance and anger, but the line can be easily crossed if you don't react in time.
- Techniques for ma