Understanding The Defiant Child

This video and accompanying manual explores the nature of Oppositional Defiant Disorder, its causes and what can be done about it.

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Tantrums, resistance to chores, negativity - occasional clashes between children and parents are not uncommon. But when a child's defiance is chronic and disruptive of family life, he or she may have Oppositional Defiant Disorder ODD. In this resource for clinicians, parents and students of child behaviour, the author explores the nature of ODD, its causes, why it should be dealt with early and what can be done.; Dr. Barkley provides a picture of what we know about ODD and presents real- life scenes of family interactions and commentary from parents. Viewers learn how to distinguish ODD from other forms of milder misbehaviour, long-term outcomes for defiant children, the relationship between ODD and ADHD and why parent training can help.; The accompanying manual provides summary information in which Dr. Barkley deliniates diagnostic criteria for ODD and discusses the disorder's prevalence and outcomes, as well as family dynamics that foster defiant behaviour. The manual concludes with lists of suggested reading and organizations that can serve as referral resources.