Have you ever wondered if there is a relationship between ADHD and conduct disorder?
Although occasional episodes of frustration and disobedience are common during child development, more intense and frequent behaviors may indicate a behavioral disorder and require careful evaluation.
In some cases, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be present.
What are the symptoms of a behavioral disorder?
The diagnosis of conduct disorder (CD) differs depending on the age of the person affected: According to the article “Conduct Disorder” by Yale Medicine, childhood symptoms appear before the age of 10, while adolescent symptoms appear after that age. Individuals who have exhibited symptoms since childhood are often found to have more severe prognoses characterized by violent behavior and turbulent relationships with family members and peers. In contrast, adolescents show a lower propensity for physical aggression and a greater tendency to build more stable relationships with their social environment.
The most common symptoms include:
- Signs and causes of conduct disorder
Studies show that problematic behaviors in childhood can predict the development of behavior disorder (VS). Early signs include high emotional reactivity, irritability and lack of flexibility. Other indicators include below-average intelligence and particular difficulties in verbal language use. New evidence suggests that early signs of ADHD and behavioral disorders may benefit from childhood interventions
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