Challenging oppositional disorder has no specific cause. The origin of the disorder is believed to be associated with a combination of psychological, environmental, and genetic predisposition factors.
Among the factors favoring the development of oppositional defiant disorder are:
1) Characteristics of the child
Negative temperament, emotional instability, mood swings, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
2) Country characteristics
Aggressiveness, alcohol and other substance abuse, mental disorders, early parenthood, authoritarian or very permissive attitudes.
3) Family relationships
Troubled relationships, neglect, absence, lack of discipline, inconsistency in discipline, and impulsive discipline.
4) Social environment
Unrestricted and unlimited environment, proximity to crime and violence, misery, among other socioeconomic vulnerabilities.
Other associated disorders
It is common for children and adolescents with oppositional defiant disorder to have other associated disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, depression, and language and learning difficulties.
The first symptoms of the opposing defiant disorder begin to manifest in the preschool age, being the rare occurrence of the first manifestations in adolescence.
The treatment of oppositional defiant disorder include individual psychotherapy, family therapy and guidance to parents and teachers.
Learn more at:
How to Identify Challenging Oppositional Disorder (TOD)?
Does Challenging Oppositional Disorder Have Cure? How is the treatment?
