ODD vs CD
Who is the behavior of children with ODD specifically directed towards?
Authority Figures
What is one of the treatments of ODD?
Multisystemic Therapy (MST), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Family Therapy, Parent Management Training (PMT), Behavior Therapy (BT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Problem - Solving Skills Training (PSST), School Based Interventions, Psychopharmacotherapy
Which gender is more likely to be diagnosed with ODD?
Males
What is one risk factor of ODD?
living in poverty, single-parent families, experiencing physical abuse, harsh inconsistent punishments, neglect, multiple changing characters, witnessing family violence
Which is the milder form and often the precursor of the other, ODD or CD?
ODD
True or False: Parent Management Training (PMT) is used to help parents develop the skills they need to cope with their own negative reactions to the child’s behavior.
False, PMT emphasizes on teaching parents skills that they can use to help alter their child’s behavior.
What is at the core of ODD?
Irritability
True or False: The more involved the family & the parents are, the longer the treatment is for children.
False, family involvement is a key part in treating a child with ODD.
What is the comorbidity rate of ODD in children with CD?
as high as 45%
In which treatment does the counselor focus on helping to encourage clients to want to make positive changes?
Motivational Interviewing
According to a study, between what two ages were symptoms of ODD increased?
4-8 years old
What types of medications are available for children with ODD?
There are no FDA-approved medications for ODD, but ODD has comorbidity with other disorders such as conduct disorder, ADHD, anxiety and depression. Mood stabilizers and antidepressants are often prescribed.