Signs Of Conduct Disorder To Look Out For

Persistence In All Symptoms

If the above symptoms persist and worsen over time, then it is likely the individual is inflicted with conduct disorder. Early onset of conduct disorder occurs in children ten years old and younger. Adolescent-onset occurs individuals older than ten, but younger than eighteen.

It should be noted children misbehaving from time to time is natural, but when several of the symptoms related to conduct disorder last longer than three to twelve months, there is cause for concern. Since the symptoms of conduct disorder fall under several other behavioral and personality disorders, it is tricky to diagnose. Persistence and exacerbation of negative behaviors is the number one factor of determining if the individual has conduct disorder.