Allen Semmes is a 3 year-old youngster who was described as an "angel" but lately he has had severe temper tantrums that happen on a weekly basis for the past 6 weeks. According to his mother, "They often follow a change in his routine, not having an afternoon nap, or if he's hungry. On rare occasions Allen will get so worked up that he'll grab something and throw it on the floor. Funny, but his teachers love him at preschool. I don't want to reach any premature conclusions but if there's anything his father and I can do to nip this in the bud, we're all in." Which of the following best describes Allen?
A)Oppositional defiant disorder, mild
B)Intermittent explosive disorder
C)Conduct disorder
D)Does not meet criteria for a disorder

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While Allen is exhibiting some challenging behavior, it does not appear to meet the criteria for any specific disorder at this time. It is important to continue monitoring his behavior and working on strategies to address his tantrums, but there is not enough information to diagnose a specific disorder.

Allen Semmes Is a 3 Year-Old Youngster Who Was Described