Conduct Disorder;It is a disorder that is frequently encountered in childhood and is manifested by abnormalities in the behavioral patterns of the individual, who constantly attacks the fundamental rights of others, does not comply with the social values and norms of his age, and repeatedly disregards the rules. It causes the individual to experience significant loss of functionality in social, school and family life. There is a high risk of conduct disorder turning into antisocial personality disorder in the future.
Individuals diagnosed with Conduct Disorder;
- Aggression Towards People and Animals; shows behaviors such as starting a fight, forcing someone else to have sexual intercourse.
- Property Damage; acts to voluntarily damage someone else's property.
- Fraud or Theft; They are willing to tell the truth and take possession of other people's property for their own interests.
- Serious Violation of the Rules; They attempt to skip school, spend the night outside despite their parents' prohibitions, and run away from home.
There are 2 subtypes of Conduct Disorder.
<Frequency of Conduct Disorder
- DB is twice as common in boys than girls.
- The prevalence of CD in the general population is approximately 5%.
- The incidence of conduct disorder increases towards adolescence.
- Especially the 'childhood-onset type' is more common in boys. This subtype is more permanent.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
The individual's,
- Frequent anger
- Resentment, getting angry easily
- Constantly arguing with elders and refusing to obey the rules of elders
- Features such as desire for revenge, vindictiveness...
Etiology (Causes) of Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Low socio-economic level.
- Insecure attachment
- Broken family structure
- Exposure to abuse
- Difficult personality traits
- Alcohol and substance use in the family Presence of individuals using drugs
- Excessive punishment of the child by the parents during the growth periods
- Excessive release of the child by the parents during the growth periods
- Psychosocial - environmental factors
Treatment of Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Creating positive role models for the diagnosed individual
- Treating disorders accompanying the disorder
- Regular-weekly monitoring of the diagnosed individual and restructuring the treatment plan according to the results obtained from monitoring
- Examining the biological and neurological structure of the individual
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