Parents are faced with a number of different obstacles when they are trying to teach good behaviors to a child diagnosed with oppositional defiance disorder.
A child with ODD can be taught good behaviors with the help of some behavior and verbal scripting.
Learning how to use these strategies can help any parent overcome some of the challenges, they will most likely face.
It is important to remember that a child with ODD is not purposely trying to frustrate or anger his or her parents.
The disorder is to blame and not the child.
Often times, children that misbehave are labeled as bad children when that is not the case at all.
They need extra guidance and redirection to keep them on the right path.
It is also possible the child does not know what behaviors are required of them.
When the child does misbehave, the parent can use these times as teaching opportunities.
When an undesirable behavior is displayed, take the time to educate the child about what he/she should have done instead.
Give the child the words needed to express his/her feelings.
This method is known as verbal scripting.
Once you have given the child the script you wish him/her to follow, have the child repeat it.
Make sure the child uses an appropriate tone of voice when practicing the new script.
This is also a good opportunity to teach the child proper body positioning and gestures.
This process is known as behavior scripting.
Allow the child three chances to get the behavior and verbal scripts down.
If they refuse, calmly let them know they can no longer participate in the activity, and they can try again tomorrow.
Do you want to learn exactly how to eliminate your child's out-of-control and defiant behavior without using punishments, time-outs, behavioral plans, or rewards?