Oppositional defiant disorder is an affliction affecting 10.2 percent of all children. All kids will act out, but what makes children with ODD different is parents will notice a pattern of behavior.

Treatments for ODD tailored to individual needs include Parenting Management Training (PMT), psychotherapy, and medication.

Working from the idea that children with ODD understand the difference between right and wrong, and that they want to behave well, a therapist will help patients master the emotional-regulation ...

A technique designed for children with conditions like ODD, known as Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), may also be used. CPS addresses a child’s concerns and rewards appropriate ...