How is Oppositional Defiant Disorder different from “Bad Behavior?
We are not talking about the every day challenges or independence-seeking behavior that kids can show normally. Many of us face a difficult child everyday. This is nothing new. All kids challenge adults at some point in their childhood. It is part of the growing up process. And children can be more challenging at certain times based on simple things like being hungry, stressed or tired. The problem comes in when the behavior is consistent, lasting more than 6 months and disruptive to the family, home or school environment. If you can’t get a grasp on it, there may be more to there behavior than just “being a kid.” This information is according to research done by the Mayo Clinic. Because of the difficulty in dealing with kids with ODD or Behavior Defiant Issues, parents will benefit greatly from learning specific ways of working with these children. Finding real help that has a proven track record is the key. One program that has been used to help families and kids for over 20 years is
