Between theory and reality: reflexive review on the processes of children’s intervention with oppositional defiant disoder

Abstract

It is common that in infancy conducts of oppositional behavior of the norm and the figures of authority appear, it is presented a stable pattern in time and involve a significant deterioration in the relations that the child has established - besides of other factors – we can speak of Oppositional defiant disorder. The present article was born from the research experience in neuropsychology rehabilitation and psychosocial rehabilitation of children with this disorder. In the text, in a first moment are presented some generalities on the Oppositional defiant disorder; later there are exposed the biological, social and psychological factors that affect in the etiology of Oppositional defiant disorder, besides the role that complies the executive functions and other processes such as the attachment, the self-esteem and the recognition of the norm; then, I narrate my perception about the intervention process carried out with the Antares’ School children and there are exposed some elements that are presented like pertinent to have in consideration before, during and after the intervention process. Finally, there are presented some conclusions about the experience of intervention.