Conduct_Disorder

Externalized negative behaviors that co-occur during childhood are described as disruptive behavior disorder: Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) as: “Attention-Deficit and Disruptive Disorders”. There are three subgroups that adolescences are diagnosed with. They are oppositional defiant disorder (ODD); conduct disorder (CD), and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). Symptoms of these three disorders are similar. A child that has ADHD has a higher chance of being diagnosed with either ODD or CD. Loss of temper, frequent arguing and defying an adults request and rules are behavior symptoms that could diagnosed as ODD. ODD is defined as patterns of negative, hostile and defiant behavior lasting at least six month: Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) as: “Attention-Deficit and Disruptive Disorders”. ODD has four categorized groups and two subtypes. The categories are aggressive conduct that causes or threatens physical harm, non-aggressive conduct that results in property damage, deceitfulness or theft, and violations of laws and rules. The two subtypes are childhood onset and adolescent onset. ODD is more often seen in children before puberty that have poor peer relationships. It’s also seen more in males. “Approximately 6 to 16 percent of boys and two to 9 percent of girls meet the diagnostic criteria for conduct disorder,” (Searight,H.R., Rottnek, F., Abby, S.L. 2001). Persistent violation of rules and antisocial behavior are characteristics of a child with CD. Other symptoms may include aggression, frequent lying, running away from home and destruction of property. The severity and incidence will increase from childhood to adolescence. CD may also impact public health because it incrassates the instances of already problematic issues such as violence, weapon use, substance abuse and teenage pregnancy. Adolescent behaviors are sometimes more social such as joining a gang or stealing. 40% of childhood onset conduct often develops into adult antisocial personality disorder. Statistically 3 to 7% of children have ADHD and research shows it tends to run in families. Diagnosing ADHD takes many steps of evaluation, dismissing other causes and clinical assessments. Exams are done to rule out other medical problems like hearing and vision checks. There are three subgroups of ADHD, which are hyperactive/impulsive, inattentive, and a combined group. A child with inattentive ADHD will often have difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activates, often loses things necessary for tasks or act ivies, and does not seem to listen when spoken to directly. A child with hyperactive ADHD will often talk excessively, fidget with hands and feet, and will often leave seat in situations in which remaining seated is expected. A child with impulsive ADHD often blurts out, has difficulty waiting their turn, and will often interrupts or intrudes on others. Hyperactive/impulsive ADHD is more commonly diagnosed in males and inattentive ADHD is more commonly diagnosed in females. Behavioral disorders effects the child and in some cases effect the community as well. ADHD, ODD, and CD are behavioral disorders diagnosed in children and adolescence. There are treatments for these disorders once diagnosed. All three are treated with behavioral modification. These three disorders are very common today so as with any disorder diagnoses are essential.