Oppositional Defiant Disorder

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1. Displays a pattern of negativistic, hostile, and defiant behavior toward most adults.

2. Often acts as if parents, teachers, and other authority figures are the “enemy.”

3. Erupts in temper tantrums (e.g., screaming, crying, throwing objects, thrashing on ground, refusing to move) in defiance of direction from an adult caregiver.

4. Consistently argues with adults.

5. Often defies or refuses to comply with requests and rules, even when they are reasonable. 

6. Deliberately annoys people and is easily annoyed by others.

7. Often blames others for won mistakes or misbehavior.

8. Consistently is angry and resentful.

9. Often is spiteful or vindictive. 

Has experienced significant impairment in social or academic functioning.