conduct disorder in children

My daughter has aspergers but i'm pretty sure she actually has something else. she is 15. my parents raised her (against my will.. cas) and i just got custody of her in december because she was abusing my mother who is disabled. since she has been here she has continued to be more and more...

Hi everyone, I want to say how reading everyone's stories make me realize that I'm not alone. ♥ My story...I am 37yrs old and married, my hubby and I have been together for 13yrs, I have a 20yr old daughter from a previous relationship and husband & I have twin boys age 5. My daughter is doing very well...

NEW INFO AT BOTTOM I am a single mother of 3 children with special needs 2 have adhd, and 1 has adhd with ODD and Conduct disoder his odd is fading but the conduct disorder is becoming more and more disruptive. I am supposed to be trying to get work and dealing with him is there any other...

We are seeing a new counselor for a very increased sexual interest latley. To the point I'm worried. He seems really obsessed since he's been blocked ont he internet by our filters many many times trying to reach really nasty sites. And he has been caught with horrible pictures. With all his...

I feel very badly even typing this but find myself really disliking my son. I almost hate him sometimes. I fantasize about being a single almost 40 year old child-less person! How much different my life would be if I never had kids. The guilts get me though when I think like this because I KNOW...

I haven't posted in a long time but things have been good. My granddaughter who's been with me since 2 1/2, now 14 has still got some issues but the biggest problem....her hurting my animals (she broke one dogs leg and hurt many others) finally stopped last fall. She still lies and sneaks but...

First off I would like to say I stumbled across this forum, and it is very refreshing to read so many posts from others dealing with similar situations as mine, as lately I have felt completely alone. Please bare with me as I am new, and some of the lingo and abbreviations you all use is...

Anyone read it? It is from 1995 so might be outdated - but there is a part in the book that says: "There are also psychological tests that can provide additional evidence in making a diagnosis. Certain subtests of the WISC (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children)- a standard test for...

Hi I am new . My six year old daughter was just diagnosed with ADHD and conductdisorder in Oct. I have always new she has issues but just kept telling my self that she is just a strong willed child. She has not had a easy life and has delt with more than most adults can handle she was sexually...

Hi everybody! I'm new here.... my best friend's adopted 8 year old daughter was recently diagnosed ADHD with conduct disorder and she's having a very hard time dealing with it. She's a very gentle soul herself, and dealing with this has been excruciating for her. She's been going through it with...

Hi everyone - Just joined, looking for some advice and support. For the past 7 months I have been living with my girlfriend and her 8 year old son, who I love and care for immensely. He is a sweet, handsome and intelligent boy, but I am insanely worried about the trajectory he is on. He has been...

Is it possible to live a seemingly normal life with a conduct disorder? I'm 31 years old, married with 2 children & a part-time job. However I've always felt abit odd. I'm on an anti-depressant as I had a breakdown when I was 32 weeks pregnant but I think I became depressed around 13. I have...

Well, even though we have insurance through my job and my husband and I both work full time, our son became eligible for Medicaid as a back up insurance. I'd call the local Child protective services or Medicaid office and explain your child's diagnoses. In IA, since our child's diagnoses make...

I am a male, middle school teacher in New Jersey and I am looking for help regarding a student. I don't know if he qualifies as a conduct disorder under this site or any other definition. This 10-11 year old boy has demonstrated extreme emotional reactions to grades or missed work. He has an...

Hi, I'm new here. I just found out that my 14 year old son has Conduct Disorder. He lies, steals, has sexually molested his adopted brother at his Dad's house (he lives with Dad), is defiant, doesn't follow rules, all of these things are part of the disorder. He just started taking the drug...

Hello everyone, I am new to this forum. Our 13 year old son has been out of control for about 3 years. We have him on medication, in therapy, and have sent him for inpatient treatment once. We are currently trying to have him placed in a residential treatment facility. Nothing seems to help. He...

I have noticed a pattern here recently...ok...maybe not so recently to completely discount the diagnoses of a Conduct Disorder in a child when given by a professional. I think that is fairly odd considering the name of our website! Conduct Disorder is a legitimate diagnosis listed in the DSM...

Hello, After searching for some type of article or information on how to deal with my 11 yr old who has conduct disorder and adhd I found this page. I have always known my child was a blessing but with some issues. Yes he was more active and yes we had to repeat ourselves more often than...

Just wanted to say hello, first. I found this site by searching "What to do with a teen with conduct disorder." Need I say more? :knockedout: My stepson is 16, almost 17. We've had troubles with him since he was 11-ish years old, but the big picture wasn't really put together until 2009. He's...

I am in Canada and a year ago after many many tests they said one of my 3 daughters has ODD and my son has ODD severe and Conduct disorder moderate. For the last year I have been going on sprees trying to find out what i do now, specifically tips on parenting children with CD so i can do the...