Self-Test for Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children

Q.1

Does your child blame others for their mistakes or misbehavior? *

Yes
No

Q.2

Is your child touchy, prickly, or easily offended? *

Yes
No

Q.3

Are swear words a part of your child’s vocabulary? *

Yes
No

Q.4

Does your child unleash outbursts of anger and resentment? *

Yes
No

Q.5

Is your child spiteful, vindictive, or revenge seeking? *

Yes
No

Q.6

Does your child bait classmates and pick fights with them by purposely doing things that annoy them? *

Yes
No

Q.7

Does your child actively defy or refuse to comply with requests and rules at home or at school? *

Yes
No

Q.8

Does your child often throw huge temper tantrums when he gets home from school, and do the consequences for acting out make him more agitated? *

Yes
No

Q.9

Does your child argue excessively with adults and other authority figures? *

Yes
No

Q.10

Does your child say cruel, mean, or hateful things when upset? *

Yes
No

Q.11

Can simple reminders, like to put socks in the hamper and not on the floor, trigger aggression or meltdowns? *

Yes
No

Q.12

Do you feel like your child is purposely trying to ignite your anger? *

Yes
No

Q.13

Does your child often justify his or her behavior as a response to unreasonable demands? *

Yes
No

Q.14

Does your child persistently test limits by ignoring rules or arguing? *

Yes
No

Q.15

Is your child unwilling or unable to compromise, give in, or negotiate with adults or peers? *

Yes
No

Q.16

Does your child often get in trouble at school for throwing things in class? *

Yes
No

Q.17

Does your child get in trouble for being physically aggressive (i.e. shoving or hitting) other children? *

Yes
No

Q.18

Do you find that consequences rarely work, nor do they have any impact on behavior? Your child just doesn’t take rules seriously.

Yes
No

Q.19

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