Management of Conduct disorders
Conduct disorders affect 3–5% of children and represent the largest group
of childhood psychiatric disorders.
Clinical features
• Antisocial behaviour which is repetitive and persistent
• Lack of guilt or remorse for offensive behaviour
• Generally poor interpersonal relationships
• Manipulative
• Tendency to aggressive, destructive, ‘criminal’ behaviour
• Learning problems (~50%)
• Hyperactivity (1⁄3)
Management
• Early intervention and family assistance to help provide a warm, caring
family environment
CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOUR DISORDERS
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• Family therapy to reduce interfamily confl ict
• Appropriate educational programs to facilitate self-esteem and
achievement
• Provision of opportunities for interesting, socially positive activities
(e.g. sports, recreation, jobs, other skills)
• Behaviour modifi cation programs
Conduct disorders affect 3–5% of children and represent the largest group
of childhood psychiatric disorders.
Clinical features
• Antisocial behaviour which is repetitive and persistent
• Lack of guilt or remorse for offensive behaviour
• Generally poor interpersonal relationships
• Manipulative
• Tendency to aggressive, destructive, ‘criminal’ behaviour
• Learning problems (~50%)
• Hyperactivity (1⁄3)
Management
• Early intervention and family assistance to help provide a warm, caring
family environment
CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOUR DISORDERS
118
• Family therapy to reduce interfamily confl ict
• Appropriate educational programs to facilitate self-esteem and
achievement
• Provision of opportunities for interesting, socially positive activities
(e.g. sports, recreation, jobs, other skills)
• Behaviour modifi cation programs