What Are the Symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

When people see “defiance,” they usually just see the behavior. But with ADHD, what looks like defiance is often dysregulation , a brain that’s gone into fight, flight, or freeze. Here’s what’s really happening ADHD brains process emotions fast and big. When they’re told “no,” or rushed, or feel criticized, their nervous system can go into overdrive. They’re not thinking, “I’m going to be disrespectful.” Their brain is literally flooding with frustration, confusion, or shame before they can find

Oppositional Defiant Disorder Strategies: 8 Discipline Rules