ODD Test for Child

1. My child’s oppositional behavior continues even when the setting changes (e.g., different classroom, different caregiver, different location).

2. My child's defiant or argumentative behavior causes frequent tension in our household.

3. My child repeatedly breaks the same rule even after clear consequences.

4. My child tries to ""get back at"" someone who they think wronged them (e.g., revenge, payback).

5. My child becomes oppositional when asked to stop an activity they enjoy (e.g., screens, play).

6. My child escalates quickly from a small disagreement into a bigger conflict.

7. More than one teacher or school staff member has noticed similar defiant behavior.

8. My child shows defiance with multiple authority figures (not just one person).

9. My child’s behavior has led us to seek extra support (school meetings, counseling, parenting programs, behavior plans).

10. My child's behavior leads to frequent conflicts with siblings or other children at home.

11. My child’s problems with respecting limits happen with family and non-family adults.

12. Over the past 6 months, my child often loses their temper.

13. My child’s defiant behavior happens regardless of whether the activity is preferred (fun) or non-preferred (work/chores).

14. The same kinds of triggers (being corrected, being asked to stop, being told to wait) lead to defiance in different settings.

15. My child's argumentative behavior occurs in more than one setting (e.g., home and school).

16. Over the past 6 months, my child is frequently angry and resentful.

17. My child intentionally ignores adults (e.g., pretends not to hear) when asked to do something.

18. My child's angry outbursts happen in more than one environment (home, school, activities, relatives' homes).

19. My child’s behavior makes it hard for them to follow rules in public places (stores, restaurants, events).

20. My child can be oppositional with peers as well as with adults.

21. My child often refuses to apologize or make amends after misbehaving.

22. Family outings or social events are avoided or cut short because of my child’s behavior.

23. These behaviors cause problems across more than one setting (home, school, with peers).

24. My child's spiteful or ""payback"" behavior shows up in more than one context (e.g., with siblings and at school).

25. My child's behavior has negatively affected my relationship with them (less warmth, more conflict).

26. When upset, my child says or does things to hurt others' feelings on purpose.

27. My child often argues with adults (e.g., parents, caregivers, teachers).

28. My child's oppositional behavior creates repeated conflicts with teachers or school staff.

29. My child often refuses to follow rules or requests from adults.

30. Because of these behaviors, family routines (meals, bedtime, getting ready) are difficult to manage.

31. Peers avoid my child because of their behavior (e.g., they are seen as “hard to get along with”).

32. When my child is asked to do something, refusal or pushback happens across different situations (e.g., chores, classroom tasks, activities).

33. Different adults (e.g., parent, teacher, coach) report similar defiant behaviors from my child.

34. My child has trouble following rules in multiple places, not just at home.

35. My child often argues with adults both at home and outside the home.

36. My child often refuses to compromise or problem-solve and instead insists on ""winning"" the argument.

37. Adults outside our household have had similar struggles getting my child to cooperate.

38. Over the past 6 months, my child is easily annoyed or irritated by others.

39. When my child is told ""no,"" the negative reaction happens across different situations and with different people.

40. My child deliberately does things that they know will annoy or upset other people.

41. My child’s behavior has led to calls, notes, or meetings from school staff.

42. My child’s behavior makes it difficult for teachers/adults to manage them in group settings.

43. My child's oppositional behavior causes ongoing problems with family routines (e.g., mornings, homework, bedtime).

44. Because of these behaviors, adults often have to change expectations or “walk on eggshells” to prevent blowups.

45. My child becomes easily annoyed or irritable in more than one setting (e.g., school and with family).

46. My child’s behavior causes family members to avoid interacting with them.

47. My child often argues or defies adults in more than one setting (e.g., home and school, or home and with relatives).

48. My child often talks back or is disrespectful when corrected.

49. My child is often mean, spiteful, or vindictive toward others.

50. Managing my child’s behavior takes up so much time/energy that it affects work, household tasks, or caring for others.

51. My child often blames others for their mistakes or misbehavior.

52. My child seems to enjoy pushing limits or testing boundaries even after consequences are explained.

53. My child’s oppositional behavior appears in both group settings (class, team) and one-on-one settings (with a parent or tutor).

54. My child’s behavior interferes with learning or completing work in the classroom.

55. My child’s tendency to deliberately annoy others shows up in more than one environment (home, school, peers).

56. Conflicts with rules or authority happen at school/daycare and in community settings (stores, appointments, activities).

57. My child’s pattern of irritability is consistent across days and places, not limited to one routine.

58. Problems with arguing or refusing happen both during structured times (schoolwork, practices) and unstructured times (free play, family time).

59. My child’s behavior has damaged important relationships (with parents, teachers, relatives, or close friends).

60. My child’s defiance shows up during multiple types of demands (schoolwork, bedtime, chores, transitions).

61. My child’s behavior is oppositional both when they like the adult and when they do not.

62. My child’s behavior problems are noticeable both at home and when visiting others (e.g., relatives, friends’ houses).

63. My child’s behavior leads to conflicts during playdates, sports, clubs, or other activities.

64. My child has received disciplinary actions at school (e.g., time-outs, detention, suspension) due to defiance or arguing.

65. My child blames others for mistakes or misbehavior in more than one setting.

66. My child is described as ""difficult"" or ""uncooperative"" by people in different settings.

67. My child has difficulty keeping friends because of arguing, refusing to cooperate, or being easily annoyed.

68. My child often refuses to do chores or responsibilities, even when they are reasonable for their age.

69. My child’s behavior causes disruption for other students/children (e.g., interrupts class, challenges rules).

70. My child’s behavior results in loss of privileges or consequences that disrupt daily life (e.g., missing activities).

71. When given a simple instruction, my child often responds with ""no,"" ""you can't make me,"" or similar defiance.

72. My child has frequent power struggles with adults (e.g., ""you can't make me,"" negotiating every rule).

73. Compared with other children of the same age, my child’s behavior causes more problems in daily functioning.

74. My child’s defiance makes it hard to complete homework or school-related tasks at home.

75. My child’s behavior creates stress or strain for caregivers (feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or constantly on edge).