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What is Oppositional Defiance Disorder?

Oppositional Defiance Disorder

Children with Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) tend to follow a negative pattern of behavior that is hostile and defiant but without serious aggression. ODD is often associated with poor learning and communication skills and frequently is associated with disruption in the early years, inconsistent or absence of a parent, and adverse living conditions.

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