Continued from part 2.

I'm writing about a great article I found in the International Adoption Articles Directory, called "Oppositional Defiant Disorders," that talks about the difference between ODD and attachment disorders, although many of the behaviors overlap.

Here's how he explains you can tell the difference between the two:

Children with ODD are most effectively treated with a program that begins with paying attention to and reinforcing... more

Continued from part 1.

I'm writing about a great article I found in the International Adoption Articles Directory, called "Oppositional Defiant Disorders," that talks about the difference between ODD and attachment disorders, although many of the behaviors overlap.

What is most interesting about the article, however, is that Dr. Art explains the similarity... more

Sharlene's recent post about ODD got me thinking about my little bundle of love, Little J. Little J has some of the characteristics of a child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). He is almost 4 1/2, but sometimes he acts like a 2-year-old screaming "no!" at normal requests that shouldn't elicit such a strong response.

Imagine the scene. I am the uber-mom, calm and collected (HAHAHAHA...I do try):

"Little J, it's your turn to set the table." "No! No!... more