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Many ADHD boys are also diagnosed ODD |
adhd - Children with ADHD
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Recent studies have found that almost half of children diagnosed with ADHD also have oppositional defiant disorder.
Boys tend to have the highest incidence of ODD in this population. In addition to the typical hyperactive, impulsive behaviors of ADHD, these boys will often be highly defiant and can be destructive, belligerent, and physically violent. Many such children end up in trouble at school and with the police. They may destroy property or take extreme risks. This group of boys has a high risk of ending up involved in the criminal justice system. They may steal, set fires, or act recklessly.
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