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oppositional defiant disorder  

Definition

  • Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a condition prevalent in a significant percentage of children that adversely impacts the individual and also affects the family, school, community, and society. Early awareness of and intervention in ODD is crucial in stopping a potentially dangerous and destructive progression to a more serious disorder. [Source: Encyclopedia of Counseling; Oppositional Defiant Disorder]

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