[ Psychiatric ] Child Psychiatry 5

Oppositional Defiant Disorder definition: Core behavior pattern

Pattern of angry, irritable, argumentative, defiant behavior.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder definition: Diagnostic exclusions

Does NOT involve: Physical aggression toward people/animals, Property destruction, Violation of basic rights of others.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder diagnostic criteria: Symptom count, duration, and context

≥4 symptoms for ≥6 months (with at least one person who is not a sibling).

Oppositional Defiant Disorder diagnostic criteria (Vindictiveness): Frequency threshold

Spiteful or vindictive ≥2 times within 6 months.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder diagnostic criteria (Angry/irritable mood): Specific clinical features

Loses temper easily, Often touchy or easily annoyed, Angry and resentful.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder diagnostic criteria (Argumentative/defiant behavior): Specific clinical features

Argues with authority figures, Actively defies or refuses rules, Deliberately annoys or provokes others