Tag Archives: Oppositional Defiant Disorder

It’s the hidden disabilities that keep kids out of church

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Dr. G

The study found that the children most likely to be excluded from church are those with autism spectrum disorders and common mental health conditions – anxiety, depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder and ADHD. Continue reading →

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Why and How Childhood PTSD Is Often Misdiagnosed

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Dr. G

Here are some reasons childhood PTSD is often misdiagnosed. Continue reading →

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A Parent’s Greatest Fear

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Dr. G

“I was afraid that I did something to cause my child’s problems.” Continue reading →

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Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder a description or a diagnosis?

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Dr. G

My problem with the diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is that establishing the diagnosis doesn’t tell you anything about what to do to treat it. Consider it a “lite” version of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder without the severe, protracted tantrums or meltdowns.
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