{"product_id":"the-parents-guide-to-oppositional-defiant-disorder-your-questions-answered-9781787752382","title":"The Parent's Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder: Your Questions Answered","description":"\u003ch2\u003eParent's Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive parenting guide addresses Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) with expert information to help you understand your child's condition and make practical changes in your parenting approach. Written by Amelia Bowler, a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst and mother of a child with ODD, this book combines professional expertise with personal experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Guide Covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis parenting guide to ODD offers expert information on your child's condition, provides insight and empathy to what they are going through, and equips and empowers you to make practical changes in your parenting approaches. It provides an overview of tried-and-tested techniques from a mother of a child with ODD to support you in response to typical questions you may have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- \"Why is my child acting this way?\"\u003cbr\u003e\n- \"What does this say about me?\"\u003cbr\u003e\n- Why doesn't my child respond to punishment or reward?\"\u003cbr\u003e\n- \"What am I supposed to do next?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical Techniques and Strategies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOverall this book teaches you how to avoid common mistakes in responding to ODD, the crossover with similar diagnoses such as ADHD, how to distinguish the disorders and how to improve your own resilience and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide addresses the unique challenges of parenting a child with ODD, including why traditional discipline methods often fail and what approaches actually work. You'll learn evidence-based behavioral strategies that have been tested both in clinical settings and real-world family situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUnderstanding ODD and Related Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explores the relationship between ODD and other behavioral conditions, particularly ADHD. You'll gain clarity on distinguishing between these diagnoses and understanding how they may overlap in your child's behavior. This knowledge helps you respond more effectively and seek appropriate support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilding Your Confidence as a Parent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond managing your child's behavior, this guide focuses on strengthening your own resilience and confidence. Parenting a child with ODD presents unique emotional challenges, and this resource acknowledges those difficulties while providing practical support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmelia Bowler is a behavioural consultation, a Board-Certified Behavioural Analyst, and the owner of Creative Connected Parenting. She writes at www.ameliabehaviour.com\/blog. She has been a therapist for children with special needs. She regularly presents behaviour workshops for parents in Toronto as well as online.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493594140946,"sku":"9781787752382","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1651d18a-2c2b-4f3e-9295-cd867f5cc8c1.jpg?v=1730653202","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-parents-guide-to-oppositional-defiant-disorder-your-questions-answered-9781787752382","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}