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Beth has taught early childhood education, including students with special needs, for the past 11 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.
One of your students, Gabriel, has recently been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder, also known as ODD. What do you do now? What is your role in developing and implementing a plan to help Gabriel?
Before you can take part in an ODD treatment plan, you need to understand this disorder. Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a psychiatric disorder in which in children display aggressive, argumentative, and defiant behaviors. Each case of ODD is different, as each child has individual strengths and weaknesses.
Children with ODD can exhibit the following behaviors:
Developing a treatment plan for any student with ODD is a collaborative effort. A treatment plan team can include a child's teacher, parents, behavioral and group therapists and psychologists, along with any other adults who interact with the student on a daily basis. When creating a plan for Gabriel, his behavioral therapist will observe him in environments where the problem behaviors occur, record data to monitor the behaviors, and recommend therapeutic strategies based on the data. The entire treatment plan team will then work with Gabriel's parents and Gabriel (if appropriate) to create a plan based on his individual strengths and needs.
Let's take a look at an example of a treatment plan for Gabriel that addresses the responsibilities of the team members and both short-term and long-term behavioral goals. Consistent implementation of this plan will be vital to its success. As Gabriel's teacher, it will be your responsibility to make sure that the plan is followed throughout the school day and that there are plenty of opportunities to provide services and therapies. Let's go through each part of the plan in a little more depth.
Gabriel is an eight-year-old student who has recently been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Gabriel's parents and teachers have observed Gabriel engaging in frequent temper tantrums related to minor frustrations. He also has difficulty getting along with peers and maintaining relationships at school. After observing Gabriel, collecting data about his behavior, and evaluating the data, the treatment plan team recommends the following interventions and strategies, which will require the involvement of his teachers, parents, therapists, and behaviorists.
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a psychiatric disorder in which children demonstrate aggressive, argumentative, and defiant behaviors. Children like Gabriel who have been affected by ODD can benefit from the use of a treatment plan team that includes a child's teacher, parents, behavioral and group therapists and psychologists. A treatment plan typically addresses the responsibilities of the team members and both short-term and long-term behavioral goals as they relate to a student's background. Implementing a team-recommended treatment plan effectively can directly affect a child's progress and behavioral outcomes. A treatment plan can change and require updating as behavioral goals are met. Working with ODD children can be challenging, but using a treatment plan like the one we discussed in this video can help parents and teachers help a child live a more fulfilled, happy, and healthy life.
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