What Is Conduct Disorder?
3. What Are the Common Types of Conduct Disorder?
There are four main groups of symptoms identified in this disorder. Every individual experiences this issue in a different way, but symptoms can broadly be divided into aggressive, destructive, deceitful and rule-violating groups. Each group has overlapping issues and can all be present in a single individual, but it’s helpful for professionals to categorize symptoms to better understand the types of conduct associated with this behavioral issue.
Don’t worry about identifying all of these categories or classifying which specific category best applies to your child. The categories are used to assist diagnosis, understanding and treatment options, rather than restrictive definitions. A few isolated incidents shouldn’t lead to a diagnosis, but consistent unacceptable behavior may be a sign of this disorder. Don’t let a few incidents cause you undue concern, but look for patterns of conduct that are deceitful, aggressive or otherwise socially unacceptable.
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