Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a behavioral disorder that affects approximately 3.3% of the population across cultures. In this article, the author discusses symptoms, methods of diagnosis, and treatments for the disorder. Although most empirically supported treatments of ODD are based on parent–child training and therapy, there are some principles and strategies that educators can adopt. The author focuses on the salient strategies from research-based programs treating ODD and suggestions for educators on how to incorporate them in the classroom.
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