Oppositional defiant disorder - unmotivated aggression

  Lately you often notice that your child have changed if he is constantly irritated, aggressive, disobedient, suits fit for anyone, even the most insignificant occasion. It is contrary to the whole, and even fights with other children (or simply hit them). Teachers at school, friends and acquaintances - all converge in the opinion that to your child that something is wrong.

Peering closely, you will notice that in the presence of adults, especially you, the parents, the child behaves quite differently. In your relationships, especially tender and cloudless, there was tension. What's going on with your baby? Are these attacks of unmotivated aggression - only signs of growing up? And they will disappear over time, or the child's character changed forever?

Confusion and helplessness that you feel right now, does not help you solve this complex situation. Only armed with information, you will be able to once again get closer to your child. Find out what caused his estrangement, and who to ask for help in this situation.

Oppositional defiant disorder

Two-year children, teenagers and even young people can suffer oppositional defiant disorder. This disorder is characterized by the fact that the child is constantly arguing with adults, scandals and feels a strong sense of resentment and anger. Prior to puberty Puberty child - stages of a complex path   This disorder occurs more often in boys than girls, but after the beginning of puberty and equally frequently observed in boys and girls. This is a dangerous disorder occurs in 6-25% of children and adolescents.

Children with oppositional defiant disorder, and there are other behavioral disorders: attention deficit disorder / hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, affective and anxiety disorders. In severe cases, the child is developing conduct disorder (conduct disorder).

Outbreaks of aggression and anger happen in all children, because often they do not like to listen to adults and do what they are told. But the children, depending on age, different express their disagreement and protest. Some argue with adults, others are crying, others arrange a tantrum, the fourth turn in on themselves. All these are different ways to protest. But if the child is always protests, it may be a sign of psychological distress.

Defiant attitude towards adults and peers, hostile and aggressive behavior can cause conflicts in the family and school. It is therefore important to know as much as possible about the oppositional defiant disorder, to be able to recognize it and to diagnose.

Reasons for oppositional defiant disorder

Medical experts have not yet come to the same conclusion with respect to the root cause of oppositional defiant disorder. Extensive research on the subject has shown that disorder can develop under the combined influence of biological, genetic and environmental factors.

• Biological factors: the development of oppositional defiant disorder associated changes in the neurotransmitters of the brain. Neurotransmitters are composed of amino acids contained in food proteins. Neurotransmitters - a chemical transmitter impulses between nerve cells.
• Raising or lowering the level of neurotransmitters (ie deviation from the norm) leads to sudden mood swings and changes in the thinking process, because broken transmission of nerve impulses. Therefore, people with such disorders have a sense of irritation, they have no fear of punishment, they often can not adequately perceive the reality and to communicate normally, which leads to the development of psychiatric disorders and neurological disorders.
• Genetic factors: the scientists obtained data suggest that oppositional defiant disorder may be a hereditary disease. Often it turns out that close relatives of children and adolescents with this disorder are also susceptible to this disease. Psychologists believe that the likelihood of a genetic predisposition of the disease is much higher.
• External: the psychological environment at home and at school plays a decisive role in the development of oppositional defiant disorder. Caught in an unfavorable psychological situation, a child or teenager with unstable level neytromediatorov or genetic predisposition risks to be among those who suffer from oppositional defiant disorder. Among the main external factors that contribute to the development of this disorder, isolated domestic violence, abuse by peers and adults, sexual violence, indifference of parents, disastrous financial situation (poverty) or a poor quality of life, drug and alcohol use by parents.

In addition to the above three factors, some medical experts recovered a number of reasons, which can be roughly grouped under two theories.

• The theory of development: the stubbornness of children with oppositional defiant disorder, can be explained by their lack of development. These children are simply delayed in the development of 2-3 years, and therefore exhibit all the characteristics of this age and are unable to accept rational arguments.
• Training theory: According to this theory, the disorder occurs in response to the inability of parents to show enough love and understanding in the child's upbringing Raising a child: who will win? . From early childhood, the child is exposed to aggression by adults, for example, in the absence of training or too strict discipline. As a result, in response to a ratio of a child may turn inward and become rebellious and aggressive.

Symptoms

It is very difficult to distinguish a stubborn and rebellious child Naughty child: a guide to action   or adolescent from his peers suffering from oppositional defiant disorder. Long gone are the days when children and adolescents are respected and unquestioningly obey their parents, teachers and other adults. Today's kids love to argue and do not hesitate to say what they think about this or that. Therefore, the detection of oppositional defiant disorder should focus on the extent and frequency of the manifestations of aggression, stubbornness and rebelliousness.

You can compare a child with his peers. Observe his behavior to understand how failures occur regularly, conflicts with children and adults. Examine his relationship with family members, teachers, peers and strangers. If the conflict behavior continues for more than 6 months, and if you notice at least four of the following characteristics likely the child suffers oppositional defiant disorder.

• The child often loses control over himself
• The child behaves aggressively
• The child argues with his parents and other adults do not listen to them
• The child deliberately irritating others
• Child apathetic or can not play with other children
• The child is often angry or nervous
• The child refuses to comply with the rules (at school and at home)
• The child too stubborn
• The child often occur hysterical attacks
• A child can not communicate normally with peers
• The child does not want to study or to engage in other organized activities
• Child long remember insults and does not forget to remind them