Strategies for Working with Students with ODD
Instead of just mentioning classroom rules and regulations, teach them how to apply the rule to their actions. This avoids the issue of kids attempting to find “loopholes” in your classroom rules. Integrate this into your lessons.
Oppositional Defiant students like to be in control of a situation, therefore, where
appropriate, instead of providing them with directives, ask them questions. Instead of
saying “you need to get your work done before you can leave detention,” ask the child
“what do you need to get done before you can leave detention?”
... Click here to read more from the University of Delaware's Recommendations for Teachers & Parents
Many teachers are “pulling their hair out” wondering if they will survive another day with a student with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). These students can be confrontational, disruptive, vindictive, and irritate the nerves of teachers who already encounter numerous challenges in the classroom. Unfortunately, teachers will face an increasing number of students with ODD and conduct disorders in our schools. Following are suggestions to assist teachers and parents in dealing with students who demonstrate oppositional defiant behaviors.
... Click here to read more from the Council for Exceptional Children
