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How do I know if my child has ODD or Conduct-Dissocial Disorder?
Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct-Dissocial Disorder are clinical patterns only a qualified clinician can distinguish from normal childhood defiance. ODD centres on persistent anger and defiance; Conduct-Dissocial Disorder involves repeated violation of others' rights or rules. Both are supportable. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder describes a persistent pattern of angry, argumentative and defiant behaviour towards authority figures, while Conduct-Dissocial Disorder is a more serious pattern of behaviour that violates the rights of others or major rules. ODD is mostly about defiance and big feelings; Conduct-Dissocial Disorder involves crossing serious lines that harm others. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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