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Oppositional Defiant Disorder Evaluation and Treatment

Children's Health

Diagnostic interviews and behavioral treatment for oppositional defiant disorder in children.

TexasMental Health and CounselingDallas County through the Children's Health Psychiatry and Psychology Dallas location

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How to get help

Request an appointment through Children's Health psychiatry and psychology services or call the Dallas location at 214-456-8899.

Who this service helps

Children with persistent angry, irritable, argumentative, defiant, or vindictive behavior that may indicate oppositional defiant disorder.

Where this service is available

Service area: Dallas County through the Children's Health Psychiatry and Psychology Dallas location

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About this service

Children's Health diagnoses oppositional defiant disorder through an interview with a psychiatrist, psychologist, or clinical therapist. Treatment emphasizes behavioral therapy, including parent support for consistent limits and positive reinforcement and individual work with the child on self-esteem, coping skills, and motivation; medication may address certain associated symptoms.

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