So what happens in the future to teens with ODD?

One study showed that about 52% of teens with oppositional defiant disorder still have it 3 years later. This same study showed that about 25% of teens with ODD end up having Conduct disorder in adulthood.

Therapy for Teens Diagnosis Profile: So what is ODD or Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

About Psychology's sismple definition of ODD: ODD or oppositional defiant disorder is best described as an extreme version of a disrespectful teenager. More officially, the symptoms that must be present for longer than 6 months to get an actual ODD diagnosis are:

Performs deliberate actions to annoy others

Actively refuses to comply with majority's requests or consensus supported rules

Touchy or easily annoyed

Angry and resentful of others

Argues often

Has few or no friends or has lost friends

Is causing constant trouble at school

Blames others for his or her own mistakes

Seeks revenge

Generally, these patterns of behavior will lead to problems at school and other social venues.