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Understand conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder treatment
Learn to manage these conditions
Make positive change that lasts
When every conversation at home turns into a fight, it’s exhausting for the whole family. If your teen is constantly breaking rules or acting out, it might be more than just being difficult.
What you’ll learn on this page:
- How to tell the difference between oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and conduct disorder (CD)
- Why a home-like setting helps teens change their behavior
- How our team teaches teens to handle anger and respect others
Understanding the Struggle: Is it ODD or CD?
It can be hard to tell if your teen is just acting out or struggling with a mental health condition. Knowing the difference is the first step toward getting the right help.
What is ODD?
Oppositional defiant disorder is a pattern of angry or defiant behavior that lasts for six months or more.
Oppositional defiant disorder symptoms significantly interfere with a child’s day-to-day functioning.
- Frequent temper tantrums or outbursts
- Constant arguing with parents or teachers
- Refusing to follow simple household rules
- Blaming others for their own mistakes
CD affects 2–16% of kids, more boys than girls, and often starts in late childhood or early adolescence.
What is CD?
Conduct disorder is more serious. It involves breaking major rules or hurting others. Children with CD have difficulty showing empathy and may be violent.
- Acting aggressively toward people or animals
- Breaking or destroying property
- Stealing or lying to get what they want
- Showing very little guilt or empathy after hurting someone
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How Avery’s House helps your teen
Teens with ODD who do not receive appropriate treatment have a 50% increased risk of developing CD.
At Avery’s House, we don’t believe in punishing teens into better behavior.
Instead, we provide a safe, calm home where they can learn better ways to handle their feelings. We provide the following evidence-based methods:
- Individual therapy: Your teen works one-on-one with a counselor to understand their anger.
- Family therapy and support: We help you and your teen learn how to talk to each other without fighting.
- Daily responsibility: Teens help with chores and activities to learn accountability.
- New coping skills: We teach teens how to stop and think before they react.
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What to expect in treatment
A safe space for teens
At Avery’s House, we focus on the whole person, not the “bad” behaviors.
In our safe, quiet, and private setting, your teen will feel comfortable enough to take an active role in their own healing.
Here’s what to expect:
- The assessment: We’ll find out if your teen is also dealing with challenges like ADHD, anxiety, or depression.
- The plan: We create a treatment schedule that fits your teen’s specific personality and needs.
- The work: Teens attend group and individual therapy while staying on track with their schoolwork.
- The transition: Before they return home, we make sure your family has a clear plan for a peaceful house.
We were looking for treatment for our 15-year-old daughter, as she was struggling with substance abuse and behavioral problems. This would be her second treatment facility in less than six months. We were pleasantly surprised when we found the gem that is Avery’s House. The staff were awesome and seem to genuinely care about the kids that they are helping. The house itself is gorgeous and immaculately clean. We would strongly recommend Avery’s House to any parents that have kids that are struggling.
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Common questions
You should consider Avery’s House for residential treatment if:
- Is this a hospital? No. Avery’s House is a real home in a quiet neighborhood. This helps teens feel comfortable enough to actually work on themselves.
- Will my insurance cover this? We work with most major insurance plans. We can check your benefits for you for free.
- Where are you located? We have residential homes in Arizona (Mesa and Apache Junction) and Idaho (Boise).
Take the next step toward a peaceful home
You don’t have to handle this alone, and you don’t have to live in constant conflict.
The oppositional defiant disorder specialists at Avery’s House are experts in helping teens find a path back to a healthy, happy life.
Our goal is to help your teen trade defiance for self-control and anger for empathy.
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How to get started
Getting help is a simple, three-step process:
- The initial call: Speak with one of our compassionate admissions experts. They will listen to your story and help you decide if our program is the right fit.
- Insurance check: We know cost is a major concern. We will contact your insurance provider for you to see exactly what is covered at no cost to you.
- The admissions plan: We will walk you through everything from packing a bag to the first day of therapy so you feel prepared every step of the way.
Contact us today
Our team is available 24/7 because we know that a crisis doesn’t follow a schedule. Whether you are ready to enroll or just have a few more questions, we’re here to help.