How is Oppositional Defiant Disorder treated?
There is no single treatment for all children and adolescents with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). The most effective treatment plan will be individualized to the needs of each child and family. Specific treatment modalities may be helpful for a particular child, depending on his or her age, the severity of the presenting problems, and the goals, resources, and circumstances of the family. Treatment must be delivered for an adequate duration (usually several months or longer) and may require multiple episodes either continuously or as periodic “booster” sessions. Treatment will often include both individual therapy and family therapy. It may also include work with the child’s teacher or school. Treatment may also include the use of medication, although medication alone would rarely be considered an adequate or appropriate intervention for children with ODD. Two types of evidenced-based treatments for children with ODD are individual approaches in the form of problem-solving skills
