Medication-Free Approach For Kids Struggling With Behavior Challenges
Brain Balance Allen and North Dallas Supports Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a behavioral disorder typically diagnosed in childhood, characterized by a persistent pattern of uncooperative, defiant, and hostile behavior towards authority figures that significantly interferes with daily functioning. Here are key aspects of ODD:
- Key Characteristics of ODD Behavioral Symptoms:
- Frequent temper tantrums or episodes of anger.
- Argumentative behavior with adults and authority figures.
- Refusal to comply with rules and requests.
- Deliberate attempts to annoy or upset others.
- Blaming others for their own mistakes or misbehavior.
- Easily annoyed or angered by others.
- Vindictiveness or spiteful behavior.
- Emotional Symptoms:
- Persistent irritability.
- Feelings of resentment.
- Difficulty managing emotions.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a challenging condition that affects not only the child but also their family and social environment. Understanding its symptoms, causes, and treatment options can help in managing the disorder effectively and improving the child's overall functioning and quality of life. This is where Brain Balance Centers of Allen & North Dallas can Help!
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The Brain Balance Program and Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder in children can become noticeable before they turn 8-years old. These types of behaviors can come out while interacting with someone the child knows well, such as a teacher or family member. Behaviors happen frequently and are usually not common in other children around the same age group. They can cause significant issues at school, at home, or around other children. Signs often include: frequent arguments with adults or refusing to comply with rules, loss of temper, being resentful or vindictive, easily becoming annoying with others or purposely annoying others, and blaming others for one’s own misbehavior.
The Brain Balance Centers of Allen and North Dallas works to improve developmental functions with your child through a drug-free, integrated approach that brings parents and kids together to achieve a common goal of improving a child’s processing and learning ability. Our personalized plans are created with your child in mind. Most children will have in-center sessions at least 3 times per week along with at-home activities; however, frequency and duration of both are determined by the results of your child’s assessment.
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Brain Balance Centers of Allen and North Dallas has a plan for children with ODD. If your child refuses to comply with rules, loses their temper, feels vindictive, and/or blames others for their misbehaviors, we can help. Call (469) 656-4558 to learn more about how The Brain Balance Program can help children with ODD or sign up online today!
How the Program Works
A Non-Medical, Drug-Free, Whole Child Approach To Get Your Child On Track
The Brain Balance Program is a non-medical and drug-free approach to overcoming the challenges of ADHD, learning disabilities, processing disorders, Asperger’s syndrome, and a host of other related childhood learning and developmental issues. Our integrated approach combines physical and sensory motor exercises with academic skill training and healthy nutrition.
Your Child's Personal Plan
Brain Balance Personalized Assessment
For over a decade, the Brain Balance Program has helped tens of thousands of children with learning and developmental issues through our integrated, whole-child approach. The Brain Balance Personalized Assessment is an objective and quantifiable measurement of each area of function – motor, sensory, behavioral, social, emotional, and academic – allowing us to better understand your child’s unique challenges.
Support Every Step of The Way
Support Every Step of The Way
One thing you will never be at a loss with at Brain Balance is the complete support of our staff. We work with a very diverse set of kids every day. For years we’ve worked with many different challenges and behaviors, without judgment, using our experience to help every child and every parent find success within our program. You will never feel out of place, or out of line when you ask and need help.