Help finding past article

January 5, 2011 By

DEAR DR. GOTT: Several months ago, I saved a column about a boy who seemed intent on destroying family relations. Surprisingly, you replied with a diagnostic name — a combination of letters like CDD or something. I would love to do more research on this, but I have lost the article. Can you please help me?

DEAR READER: I believe the mother of a boy with ODD (oppositional defiant disorder) sent in the article to which you refer. I cannot take credit for making a diagnosis because she provided it, but I was looking for more answers about what to do to help her son and the rest of the family.
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ODD causes family unrest

September 4, 2010 By

DEAR DR. GOTT: My son has oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and he seems to scheme to upset the peace in our home. Once there is a blowup, he gets a little half smile on his face. What is a parent to do to fix this?

DEAR READER: All children and teens have moments when they can be difficult, moody and/or argumentative. This is perfectly normal. However, when tantrums, arguing and angry or disruptive behaviors (especially toward the parent/guardian and other authority figures) become regular occurrences, ODD may be the reason.
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