Children with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) may experience various symptoms that can significantly impact their daily lives. Here is a brief overview:
- Frequent temper outbursts: Children with DMDD may have severe and recurrent temper outbursts three or more times per week.
- Chronic irritability: They often exhibit a persistently irritable or angry mood between outbursts, which can last most of the day.
- Difficulty regulating emotions: These children struggle with managing emotions and may overreact to everyday situations.
- Impairment in multiple settings: DMDD can affect various areas of a child’s life, including relationships, school performance, and overall functioning.
With appropriate strategies and support, children with DMDD can learn effective coping skills and improve their emotional well-being. Goally, a tablet tool, provides apps for emotional regulation, executive functioning, and social skills training. With features like digital visual schedules, gamified learning, and AAC, Goally supports children with DMDD in developing coping strategies and improving daily routines.
Editor’s note: This information is not meant to diagnose or treat and should not take the place of personal consultation, as needed, with a qualified healthcare provider and/or BCBA.
