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Oppositional Defiant Disorder

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This chapter provides background on ODD and the presentation of symptoms needed for one to qualify for a diagnosis under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – Fifth Edition (DSM-5). In addition, this chapter provides information on the etiology of the disorder, developmental progression and presentation, and comorbid conditions that often exist in children and adolescents with ODD. The difficulties and impairments often observed are also discussed, as well as issues related to the treatment of ODD.

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Thompson, K.C., Stoll, K.A., Paz, C., Wright, S. (2017). Oppositional Defiant Disorder. In: Goldstein, S., DeVries, M. (eds) Handbook of DSM-5 Disorders in Children and Adolescents. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57196-6_25

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