Living With A Child With Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Treating ODD

Considering ODD and ADHD are closely related, it makes perfect sense that if you are going to treat your child with ODD, you should start by controlling symptoms of ADHD. Medications for ADHD have proven to help reduce a child’s impulsiveness, inattention, and hyperactivity, which can greatly help with improving symptoms of ODD. Certain stimulant medications have been proven to reduce ADHD and ODD symptoms, such as amphetamine or methylphenidate, by approximately fifty percent. However, if a child does not respond well to stimulants, a physician may prescribe non-stimulant atomoxetine, which can significantly reduce ODD and ADHD symptoms, according to one study.