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2024-05-03_10-13-55

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder vs ODD: Key Differences

Having a child with emotional and behavioral challenges can be exhausting and bewildering. You may see a hair trigger temper over seemingly nothing or “big” emotional reactions. It’s common for parents to hear terms like Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) thrown around, but these concepts leave them with more questions than answers. For those parents

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Pathological Demand Avoidance vs ODD in Autistic Children

Pathological Demand Avoidance vs ODD in Autistic Children

For parents of autistic children, deciphering defiant behavior can be a confusing and isolating experience. Two conditions, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), often share surface similarities, causing further frustration in identifying the right support strategies.  Diagnostic Criteria: Is it PDA or ODD? What is PDA? PDA is a relatively new concept that falls within the Autism

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Oppositional Behavior

17 Ways on How to Deal with Oppositional Behavior

The journey of child-rearing is seldom a linear one. While many anticipate a trajectory filled with harmonious interactions, the reality can often diverge, especially for parents of children who exhibit oppositional and noncompliant behaviors. Such challenges, although daunting, are not insurmountable. In navigating this unique landscape, it becomes imperative to arm oneself with knowledge, effective strategies, and a resilient mindset. 

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concerned parents meeting with doctor-dr.roseann

Is it ODD or PANS/PANDAS?

Parents often ask me, “Is my child’s defiance just oppositional behavior, or is something bigger at play?” With cases of PANS and PANDAS rising, it’s crucial to rule out these medical conditions when sudden oppositional or defiant behaviors emerge, especially if there’s no obvious stressor or trauma behind the change. The truth is, when your child’s behavior shifts dramatically, we

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2024-05-03_10-13-55

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder vs ODD: Key Differences

Having a child with emotional and behavioral challenges can be exhausting and bewildering. You may see a hair trigger temper over seemingly nothing or “big” emotional reactions. It’s common for parents to hear terms like Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) thrown around, but these concepts leave them with more questions than answers. For those parents

Read More »
Pathological Demand Avoidance vs ODD in Autistic Children

Pathological Demand Avoidance vs ODD in Autistic Children

For parents of autistic children, deciphering defiant behavior can be a confusing and isolating experience. Two conditions, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), often share surface similarities, causing further frustration in identifying the right support strategies.  Diagnostic Criteria: Is it PDA or ODD? What is PDA? PDA is a relatively new concept that falls within the Autism

Read More »
Oppositional Behavior

17 Ways on How to Deal with Oppositional Behavior

The journey of child-rearing is seldom a linear one. While many anticipate a trajectory filled with harmonious interactions, the reality can often diverge, especially for parents of children who exhibit oppositional and noncompliant behaviors. Such challenges, although daunting, are not insurmountable. In navigating this unique landscape, it becomes imperative to arm oneself with knowledge, effective strategies, and a resilient mindset. 

Read More »
concerned parents meeting with doctor-dr.roseann

Is it ODD or PANS/PANDAS?

Parents often ask me, “Is my child’s defiance just oppositional behavior, or is something bigger at play?” With cases of PANS and PANDAS rising, it’s crucial to rule out these medical conditions when sudden oppositional or defiant behaviors emerge, especially if there’s no obvious stressor or trauma behind the change. The truth is, when your child’s behavior shifts dramatically, we

Read More »
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