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oppositional defiance disorder

Brain calming strategies and connection rebuilding for children with oppositional defiance disorder symptoms

Oppositional Defiance Disorder: How to Calm the Brain and Rebuild Connection

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Estimated reading time: 11 minutes Does every day feel like a power struggle with your child? You’re not alone. So many parents feel trapped in that same exhausting cycle, wondering what happened t
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Practical tips for handling oppositional behavior in children with ADHD and anxiety

17 Ways on How to Deal with Oppositional Behavior

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
ODD (Oppositional Defiance Disorder) is a condition where children display a persistent pattern of negativity, defiance, and anger towards authority figures. If you're looking for strategies to manage
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Concerned parents consulting doctor about distinguishing ODD from PANS/PANDAS symptoms

Is it ODD or PANS/PANDAS?

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Estimated reading time: 3 minutesParents often ask me at my center, “Is my child’s defiance just oppositional behavior, or is something bigger at play?” With cases of PANS and PANDAS rising in 2025, i
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Angry girl expressing defiance, highlighting challenges of ODD diagnosis and misdiagnosis in kids

Is ODD Real? Understanding Defiance and Misdiagnosis in Kids

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Estimated reading time: 7 minutesEvery day feels like a battle, your child refuses, argues, and melts down over what seems like nothing. Parents often ask me, “Is ODD real, or is my child just being d
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