Conduct Disorder - CD

Conduct Disorder

a pattern of behavior in which either the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules are violated

How many symptoms in last 12 months for CD?

at least 3

How many symptoms in last 6 months for CD?

at least 1

Types of CD

Childhood-onset and Adolescent-onset

Characteristics of Childhood-onset

more aggression

limited prosocial emotions

boys > girls

multiple problems

more resistant to treatment

Characteristics of Adolescent-onset

less aggression

more covert behaviors

boys = girls

fewer co-morbidities

less likely to persist

CD Severity: Mild

minimum symptoms

minor harm

CD Severity: Moderate

more symptoms than required

intermediate harm

CD Severity: Severe

many more symptoms than required

considerable harm