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oppositional defiant disorder criteria
oppositional defiant disorder criteria as follows;
There is no test that is used to diagnose a child with ODD. The initial physiologic
and developmental disorders are ruled out by conducting a
• Neurologic examination
• Hearing examination
• Vision examination
• Developmental examination
Four of the following criteria must be presented within 6 months to be diagnosed
with ODD. The frequency must be more than that for a child at the same
age. Rule out an episode of psychotic disorder and mood disorder. The child
must be under the age of 18.
• Negative behavior
• Argues with adults
• Deliberately annoys adults
• Annoyed by others easily
• Vindictive
• Resentful
• Loses temper
• Blames others for own mistakes
• Noncompliant with rules
• Noncompliant with directions given by adults
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