What are some of the symptoms of common ADHD comorbidities?

Only a qualified mental health professional can diagnose ODD. ODD usually starts before age 8, but no later than early adolescence. Symptoms may occur most often with people the individual knows well, such as family members or a regular care provider. These behaviors are present beyond what are expected for the child¡¯s age and result in significant difficulties in school, at home, and/or with peers. Examples of ODD behaviors include:

• Losing one¡¯s temper a lot
• Arguing with adults or refusing to comply with adults¡¯ rules or requests
• Often getting angry or being resentful or vindictive
• Deliberately annoying others; easily becoming annoyed with others

Often blaming other people for one¡¯s own mistakes or misbehavior

Conduct disorder is a behavioral pattern characterized by aggression toward others and serious violations of rules, laws, and social norms. These behaviors often lead to delinquency or incarceration. The symptoms of CD are apparent in several settings in the person¡¯s life (e.g., at home, in the community, and at school). While CD is less common than oppositional defiant disorder, it is severe and highly disruptive to the person¡¯s life and to others in his/her life. It is also very challenging to treat. A mental health professional should complete evaluations for CD where warranted, and a plan for intervention should be implemented as early as possible.