OT 501 Diagnostics (Conduct Disorder)

what is conduct disorder?

A repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of other people and societal norms are violated

requirements to be diagnosed with conduct disorder?

three symptoms past 12 months

TWO of below symptoms

-specify if "with limited pro-social emotions" (lack of remorse or guilt, callous lack of empathy)

-unconcerned about performance

-shallow or deficient effect (actions contradict emotions, can turn emotions on or off, emotions displayed to manipulate others)

what are the four main groups of conduct disorder?

1. aggression to people and animals

-bullies threatens

-initiates physical fights

-forced sexual activity, physically mean to people/animals

2. deceitfulness or theft

-has broken into someones house or car

-often lies to obtain good

3. destruction of property

4. serious violation of rules

-run away, stays out at night

what is the onset of conduct disorder?

childhood (more serious) and adolescent

symptoms/behaviors of someone with conduct disorder?

slower resting HR

reduced autonomic fear conditioning

males more physically violent

early sexual behavior

drinking/smoking/drugs

risk-taking acts

school suspension/expulsion

associated with learning disorders, mood disorders, substance-related disorders, anxiety disorders

differences in ODD & CD

1. ODD less severe

2. ODD has worse social skills

3. ODD do better in school

4. CD kids are dangerous and ODD kids are annoying