Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

A behavioural disorder that is characterised by uncooperative, defiant, negative, irritable and annoying behaviours towards parents, peers, teachers and other authority figures.

Students typically have difficulties with:

• Frequent temper tantrums

• Excessive arguments with adults

• Refusal to comply with requests and/ or instructions

•  Behaviour intended to annoy or upset others

• Accepting responsibility 

• Easily annoyed by others

•  Frequently has an angry attitude

•  Speaking harshly or unkindly

•  Seeking revenge

Examples of Resources and Classroom-Based Provision

• Teach pupils how to use ‘post it’ notes for questions and ideas rather than interruptions

• Interactive strategies e.g. cards and whiteboards to hold up answers – opportunities to take a lead role

• Individual daily schedule – Visuals, Now/Next/Then board etc

• Home/School diary/ Communication Log

• Calming exercises – a range of simple accessible activities

• Relaxation techniques 

• Visual reminders of rules, structures, expectations and policies

• Behaviour contract between staff and learner