The ODD Page
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This site is a resource for information on Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in children and adolescents. It includes articles, FAQs and book reviews posted by child and adolescent psychologist Dr. James Sutton. This site also includes interviews with specialists in the sort of emotional and behavioral difficulties seen in young people.
This site is provided for information only. It is not intended to take the place of proper assessment, diagnostics, counseling, therapy or psychiatric care.
NOTE: Be sure to download Dr. Sutton's free e-booklet, Resolving Conflicts with Your Children. Click here to get it at no charge.
ARTICLES:
Seven Tips for Getting Along Better with Your Kids
ODD: Why an Assessment is Necessary
Noncompliance, the "Good Kid" Disorder
Treatment for ODD: Behavior Modification or Something Else?
The Power of the Payoff: How to Make it Work for You
How to Find a Counselor or Therapist for Your Child
Downloadable Books and Special Reports on ODD
Immediately Downloadable
A new feature of this site is a link to e-books, guides and special reports on ODD and other defiant behaviors in young people. Due to their scope and length, there is a nominal charge for them. Check again later as we add more to it. Here's the index for e-books.
Go straight to information on a newly revised e-book (140 pages), What Parents Need to Know About ODD Click here
Go straight to information on an e-book for counselors and other child service professionals (108 pages), 60 Ways to Reach a Difficult and Defiant Child Click Here
Self-esteem is often an issue with defiant youngsters. Go straight to information on the second e-book (73 pages), Improving a Youngster's Self-Esteem.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Check out the responses to the most frequently asked questions about ODD. You can also email a question to Dr. Sutton.
Go to Frequently Asked Questions
Interviews:
In this section we will post interviews with leading authorities and specialists in the management of inappropriate behavior in children and adolescents.
Interview #1: Here is an excellent interview with Dr. Doug Riley, prominent child and adolescent psychologist. He is the author of the bestseller, The Defiant Child Go to the interview
Interview #2: Here is an interview with Dr. James Sutton that was aired on National Public Radio (from the Tri-Cities campus of Washington State University) in the spring of 1997. The occasion was the release of his book, If My Kid's so Nice ... Why's He Driving ME Crazy? Go to the interview
Resources:
Here are links to some resources that are either written, presented or done by Dr. James Sutton. These are pertinent to the topic of ODD.
Consultation:
Telephone Consultation: Dr. Sutton is available for telephone consultation.
Materials:
Click here for a complete listing of books by Dr. Sutton, as well as online ordering.
If My Kid's So Nice ... Why's He Driving ME Crazy? This is Dr. Sutton's first book on oppositional and defiant behavior.
101 Ways to Make Your Classroom Special. This book (a bestseller) is especially helpful if you know of a youngster who is doing poorly in school. The whole book is good, but the fifth chapter offers 32 specific ways to encourage a youngster to initiate and complete tasks at school.
Live Presentations:
Working Effectively with the Difficult, Defiant and Noncompliant Student. This new program was put together at the request of The Bureau of Education and Research. It is the most current one-day program that Dr. Sutton does.
The Oppositional and Defiant Child. This is a live, full-day presentation.
When the Kid Who Can, Won't. This is a live, half-day presentation. It has recently been revised into an additional "spin-off" program designed exclusively for support staff (counselors, school psychologists, social workers, etc.)
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