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Conduct Disorder
This is one of the most common externalized behavioral disorders. The problems associated with conduct disorder are aggression towards other people or animals, destruction of property, lying, stealing, and serious violation of rules. This could show up as persistent stealing from peers, bullying, or starting fights. http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Conduct-Disorder-033.aspx from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Conduct Disorder can appear similar to Oppositional Defiance Disorder, but is more severe and is diagnosed later on in adolescence than ODD. These disorders are usually present alongside another behavior disorder like ADD or depression or other learning disabilities. |
When children act out it is often times because they are seeking power or attention. For more on managing/preventing defiance go to ODD page.
When working with a child that exhibits symptoms similar to ones associated with Conduct Disorder you can try the following techniques:
When working with a child that exhibits symptoms similar to ones associated with Conduct Disorder you can try the following techniques:
- Remain objective
- Identify and praise positive attributes that should be reinforced
- Be approachable
- Be consistent with rules and consequences
- Minimize distractions
- Give student choices when appropriate
- Be neutral and speak calmly