Adolescence is a difficult time in life due to the social, emotional, and biological changes
that teens experience. For an adolescent who has Oppositional Defiant Disorder (O.D.D.) this
stage of development may be even more complicated, as these children may have more trouble
than other adolescents with social interactions, academics and controlling their emotions. School
counselors can play an integral role in helping students who have been diagnosed with this
disorder. In order to do this, an understanding of Oppositional Defiant Disorder, its treatment,
and interventions are important so that the needs of these students and their families can be met.