Disruptive Disorders – (ODD/CD/ADHD)

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

Children and youth all demonstrate disruptive behaviors, triggered by an inability to control their emotions. However, when the behaviors are extreme, there is cause for concern. Disruptive Behavior Disorders (DBD) refers to a group of disorders that include Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD). ODD usually begins during the early childhood years; some of the typical behaviors are physical aggression, temper tantrums, and constant arguing. Unfortunately, ODD is not detected until it starts to impact learning and relationships in the later years. Conduct Disorder (CD) is a repetitive and persistent pattern of behaviors, where social rules are ignored. CD usually involves severe aggression towards adults, fighting, bullying, vandalism, intimidating peers, running away from home, and stealing. Early intervention for children and youth with disruptive behavior disorders is crucial. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder seen in children, teens, and adults. Those who struggle with ADHD have difficulties staying on task, planning, and prioritizing. Children with ADHD might have trouble taking turns, losing things, daydreaming, getting along with others, and controlling impulsive behaviors.  Younger children may have a hard time sitting still while eating meals or doing homework. ADHD can last into adulthood. This section has a variety of resources that will help you better understand disruptive disorders.

Books

• Disruptive Behavior Disorders: Evidence-Based Practice for Assessment and Intervention by Frank M. Gresham
• Oppositional, Defiant & Disruptive Children and Adolescents: Non-Medication Appoaches for the Most Challenging ODD Behaviors by Scott Walls
• A Teacher’S Guide to Understanding the Disruptive Behaviour Disorders: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Conduct Disorder by Pearnel Bell
• Thriving with Adult ADHD: Skills to Strengthen Executive Functioning by Phill Boissiere
• Women with ADHD: A Life-Changing Guide to Overcome the Hidden Struggles of Living with ADHD by Roberta Sanders
• Order from Chaos: The Everyday Grind of Staying Organized with Adult ADHD by Jaclyn Paul
• ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction – from Childhood through Adulthood by Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey, et al.
• What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Sucess in School and Life by Dr. Sharon Saline, Dr. Laura Markham, et al.
• ADHD: Raising an Explosive Child: The 7 Skills of Positive Parenting to Empower Kids with ADHD by Joanna Brain and Penny Stages (Audible Audiobook)
• Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder by Gabor Maté
• Parenting Children With ADHD: 10 Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach by Dr. Vincent J. Monastra, PhD.

Links to Articles

Disruptive Behavior Disorder

• Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Healthychildren.org
• Disruptive Behavior Disorders Symptoms & Causes, Boston Children’s Hospital
• Dealing With Disruptive Behavior Disorders In Children, Betterhelp
• Signs & Symptoms of Disruptive Behavior Disorder, Valley Behavioral Health System
• Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Nationwide Children’s

ADHD

• The effect of ADHD on the life of an individual, their family, and community from preschool to adult life, BMJ Journals
• What’s ADHD (and What’s Not) in the Classroom, Child Mind Institute
• What to know about ADHD, Medical News Today
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, National Institute of Mental Health
• ADD vs. ADHD Symptoms: What’s the Difference?, Additude Inside the ADHD Mind
• ADHD, Healthy Children.org
• What Is ADHD?, American Psychiatric Association
• Protecting the Health of Children with ADHD, Centers for Diease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Video Links

• Disruptive Behavior Disorders: ODD, ADHD & CD YouTube | (1:13 minutes)
• What Is a Disruptive Behavior Disorder? | Child Psychology | YouTube (88 minutes)
• What is ADHD? YouTube | (3:27 mintues)
• ADD/ADHD | What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Understood
• Failing at Normal: An ADHD Sucess Story, Jessica McCabe | TEDxBratislava (17:12 Minutes)
• ADHD in Women YouTube | (9:09 minutes)
• How to Know if You Have ADHD | (4:04 minutes)

Games

• 5 Best Games for ADHD Kids, Pride Reading Program
• 10 Simple Concentration and Focus Building Techniques for Kids with ADHD, Empowering Parents.com
• Ways to Improve Concentration in Kids with ADHD, Brain Balance
• Top Brain Games that Improve a Student’s Focus and Attention, Brain Balance

Books for Children

• Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids: 60 Fun Activities to Help Children Self-Regulate, Focus, and Succeed by Kelli Miller, LCSW MSW
• My Whirling Twirling Motor by Merriam Sarcia Saunders by Merriam Sarcia Saunders (Ages 4-8)
• Mrs. Gorski I Think I Have the Wiggle Fidgets: An ADHD and ADD Book for Kids with Tips and Tricks to Help Them Stay Focused (The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses) by Barbara Esham
• Focused Ninja: A Children’s Book About Increasing Focus and Concentration at Home and School by Mary Nhin
• A Dragon With ADHD: A Children’s Story About ADHD. A Cute Book to Help Kids Get Organized, Focus, and Succeed by Steve Herman
• My Brain Needs Glasses: ADHD Explained to Kids by Annick Vincent

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