"ODD: Why an Assessment is Necessary"

[misty]

"ODD: Why an Assessment is Necessary"

Exactly how do we know ODD is really ODD, and not something else. In this informative article, Dr. Sutton outlines each element of a comprehensive psychological assessment and shares why it pertains to the oppositional and defiant child. He also offers information on how to locate assessment professionals and general costs involved.

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[Charlie Girl]

Great article! This one passage is true for any learning disability, especially the ones that have many behavioral symptoms.

I’ve always held to the notion that effective intervention must follow accurate assessment. Otherwise, a condition could be treated as one thing when it is actually something else. In such a case not only will interventions not be effective, appropriate diagnosis and treatment are overlooked. This could cause the real problem to fester and worsen.