conduct disorder (CD)

Conduct Disorder refers to a behavioral pattern of repeatedly abusing the basic rights of others over time. There are four types of conduct disorders:

1. Aggressive (threats to others)
2. Non-aggressive (property damage)
3. Deceitfulness or theft
4. Serious violations of rules

Approximately 80% of children diagnosed with
Oppositional Defiance Disorder will go on to develop conduct disorder if not intervened with. As the child's thinking abilities become more complex, so do his or her behaviors. Without intervention, a child with ODD stands a good chance of developing serious personality disorders in later life.

Approximately 10-25% of children today are diagnosed with some kind of behavior issue. It is unclear how many of these children have conduct disorder, but some experts suggest that between 1-10% do. Boys are diagnosed with conduct disorder more than girls. If left untreated, many children with conduct disorder are later diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder as adults. Conduct disorder is caused by either genetics or from the environment.

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