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Oppositional defiant disorder |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention |
| Treatment: |
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The best treatment for the child is individual psychotherapy. The parents should also learn behavioral management skills. Medication may be helpful if the behaviors occur in the course of another condition (such as depression, childhood psychosis, or ADHD). Punitive treatments like boot camps and "behavioral modification" schools which restrict contact with parents and place the child among other disturbed children can do more harm than good. |
| Expectations (prognosis): |
| The outcome varies. Some children respond well to treatment. |
| Complications: |
| In a significant proportion of cases, the adult condition of conduct disorder can be traced back to the presence of oppositional defiant disorder in childhood. |
| Calling your health care provider: |
| Call your health care provider if you have concerns about your child's development or behavior. |
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