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QUESTION AND ANSWER ABOUT CONDUCT DISORDERS
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Q. I recently received a complaint from school that my child is bullying everyone in school. However, I find him to be very
Q. I recently received a complaint from school that my child is bullying everyone in school. However, I find him to be very
courteous at
home. How do I prevent him from bullying others?
A. Bullying can be a manifestation of various behaviours for e.g. attention – seeking behaviour, depression or other behavioural disorders . Bullying depends on the family upbringing and environment. If bullying is not properly treated, the child may become a dangerous person where it may ultimately lead to bullying of the parents.
It needs to be treated with counseling or psychotherapy.
Q. What are conduct disorders?
A. Conduct disorders are a group of habitual, socially unacceptable behaviour patterns which lead to a breach of another person’s rights or freedom.
Q. Do conduct disorders run in families?
A. Yes, conduct disorders tend to run in families. Conduct disorders can eventually develop into adult personality disorders.
Q. What are the types of conduct disorders?
A. Conduct disorders can be divided into various types: - Childhood / Adolescent.
A. Isolated episodes usually require no treatment unless they are of severe variety. Repetitive and persistent conduct disorders require treatment. Treatment consists of behavioural and family therapy. Token economy (whereby the child is rewarded for every desired behaviour) is useful. These rewards should be proportionate and consistent. It is very important to understand the family dynamics. Some children may also respond to anti – depressant therapy.
Q. How would children with conduct disorders behave in adulthood?
A. Conduct disorders, if ignored, may lead to adult personality disorders. Early onset conduct disorders may have a worse prognosis. However, children when treated properly usually have no problems in adulthood.
Last created on 28-06-2001
Last updated on 18-11-2006
A. Bullying can be a manifestation of various behaviours for e.g. attention – seeking behaviour, depression or other behavioural disorders . Bullying depends on the family upbringing and environment. If bullying is not properly treated, the child may become a dangerous person where it may ultimately lead to bullying of the parents.
It needs to be treated with counseling or psychotherapy.
Q. What are conduct disorders?
A. Conduct disorders are a group of habitual, socially unacceptable behaviour patterns which lead to a breach of another person’s rights or freedom.
Q. Do conduct disorders run in families?
A. Yes, conduct disorders tend to run in families. Conduct disorders can eventually develop into adult personality disorders.
Q. What are the types of conduct disorders?
A. Conduct disorders can be divided into various types: - Childhood / Adolescent.
-
Mild :
Conduct disorders causing minor harm to others like lying, staying
out after dark.
- Moderate : Stealing without harming, vandalism.
- Severe : Forced sex, Physical cruelty, using a weapon, robbing a victim, breaking and entering.
A. Isolated episodes usually require no treatment unless they are of severe variety. Repetitive and persistent conduct disorders require treatment. Treatment consists of behavioural and family therapy. Token economy (whereby the child is rewarded for every desired behaviour) is useful. These rewards should be proportionate and consistent. It is very important to understand the family dynamics. Some children may also respond to anti – depressant therapy.
Q. How would children with conduct disorders behave in adulthood?
A. Conduct disorders, if ignored, may lead to adult personality disorders. Early onset conduct disorders may have a worse prognosis. However, children when treated properly usually have no problems in adulthood.
Last created on 28-06-2001
Last updated on 18-11-2006
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