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More on Oppositional Defiant DisorderWhat Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?Preparing the School for Your Child with ODDBefore You Look for Information on ODD Books on Mental HealthShould I Medicate My Child?What It Takes to Pull Me ThroughThe Challenging Child First Five Things to Do After Your Child Is Diagnosed with ODD1: READ a fact sheet to get a better understanding of ODD. 2: BUY "The Explosive Child" by Ross Greene for some strategies to try. 3: WRITE a home rules contract so your child knows just what's expected. 4: JOIN a support group like the Joey Support Group to get information and support from other parents. 5: VISIT our listing of ODD links for more information and ideas. Do you have suggestions for parents of children newly diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder? Please share them in the forum. More on Oppositional Defiant DisorderWhat Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?Preparing the School for Your Child with ODDBefore You Look for Information on ODD Books on Mental HealthShould I Medicate My Child?What It Takes to Pull Me ThroughThe Challenging Child |
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