# AbilityScore 400–500 and Conduct-Dissocial Disorder

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An AbilityScore® band of 400–500 is one structured snapshot of your child's current strengths and support-needs across conduct-related areas — a mid-range starting baseline, not a label or a ceiling. It shows where therapy can focus and gives a point to measure progress from. Only a Pinnacle clinician can interpret what it means for your child.

*When you see a number like 400–500, the first thing to know is this: it's a starting line, not a verdict on who your child is.*

## In short
An AbilityScore® band of 400–500 is one structured snapshot of where your child stands *today* across the areas that matter for [Conduct-Dissocial Disorder](/) (ICD-11 6C91) — things like emotional regulation, impulse control, social understanding and how they respond to boundaries. It describes a *mid-range* picture: there are real strengths to build on alongside clear areas that therapy can target. It is not a label, not a ceiling, and not a permanent statement — it is a baseline your child will be measured against later to show progress. Only a Pinnacle clinician can interpret what your child's specific band means for them.

## What the band actually tells you
Think of the AbilityScore® as a map, not a scorecard. A 400–500 band usually points to a child who has meaningful capacity in some areas and needs focused support in others — perhaps managing frustration, reading social cues, or responding to limits without escalation. The number matters far less than the *pattern* inside it: which skills are emerging, which need scaffolding, and which everyday situations trigger difficulty.

For conduct-related difficulties, the goal of therapy is rarely "control" — it is helping a child build the inner tools to pause, regulate and choose differently, and helping families respond in ways that lower the temperature at home. Children in this band often respond well to structured, consistent support that rewards small wins.

Crucially, this band is a **measure to move from**. Re-measured against their own earlier baseline, your child's progress becomes visible even when daily life still feels hard.

## The Pinnacle way
Developmental measurement supports care planning; diagnosis requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional., under the care of a qualified clinician — never from an online figure or a single number. The AbilityScore® is a clinician-administered structured assessment that compares your child to *their own* baseline, not to other children. From there, your clinician builds a plan around behaviour-and-emotion [therapy](/behavioural-therapy) and family coaching. To understand the measure itself, see [how the AbilityScore® is calculated](/ask/what-is-the-abilityscore-and-how-is-it-calculated). Across 70+ centres, 700+ therapists and 25 million+ therapy sessions, the aim is always the same: a calmer child, a steadier home, and real forward movement.

## Trusted sources
WHO ICD-11 (6C91, Conduct-Dissocial Disorder); American Academy of Pediatrics guidance on disruptive behaviour; NICE guidance on antisocial behaviour and conduct disorders in children; Pinnacle Blooms Network clinical studies.

**Next step —** A number is only the beginning of a conversation. [Book an assessment](https://www.pinnacleblooms.org/enroll-autism-speech-aba-therapies-india) with a Pinnacle clinician to understand exactly what your child's band means and the plan that follows.

This is general information, not a diagnosis — individual assessment and diagnosis require an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

## Sources
- WHO ICD-11: Conduct-Dissocial Disorder: https://icd.who.int/browse11
- NICE: antisocial behaviour and conduct disorders in children: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg158
- American Academy of Pediatrics: https://www.aap.org

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## Related question paths

### Understand the subject
- How Conduct-Dissocial Disorder Affects a Child's Daily Life: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-does-conduct-dissocial-disorder-affect-a-child-s-daily-life
- Is Conduct-Dissocial Disorder Considered a Disability?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/is-conduct-dissocial-disorder-considered-a-disability
- Is Conduct-Dissocial Disorder Genetic or Hereditary?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/is-conduct-dissocial-disorder-genetic-or-hereditary
- What are common myths about Conduct-Dissocial Disorder?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-common-myths-about-conduct-dissocial-disorder
- Types and Levels of Conduct-Dissocial Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-types-or-levels-of-conduct-dissocial-disorder
- What causes Conduct-Dissocial Disorder in children?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-causes-conduct-dissocial-disorder-in-children
- Conduct-Dissocial Disorder Explained for Parents: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-conduct-dissocial-disorder
- What is Conduct-Dissocial Disorder, and what does it look like in early childhood?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-conduct-dissocial-disorder-and-what-does-it-look-like-in-early-childhood
- What other conditions often occur alongside Conduct-Dissocial Disorder?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-other-conditions-often-occur-alongside-conduct-dissocial-disorder
- Early intervention outcomes for Conduct-Dissocial Disorder under 7: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-current-research-show-about-early-intervention-outcomes-for-conduct-dissocial-disorder-in-children-under-7
- Conduct-Dissocial Disorder (ICD-11 6C91): Early-Childhood Features: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-conduct-dissocial-disorder-and-what-are-its-icd-11-features-in-early-childhood
- ICD-11 Classification of Conduct-Dissocial Disorder (6C91): https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-the-icd-11-classification-for-conduct-dissocial-disorder

### Recognise signs & concerns
- Can Conduct-Dissocial Disorder Be Cured?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-conduct-dissocial-disorder-be-cured
- Can Conduct-Dissocial Disorder Be Prevented?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-conduct-dissocial-disorder-be-prevented
- Do boys show Conduct-Dissocial Disorder differently?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/do-boys-show-conduct-dissocial-disorder-differently
- Do girls show Conduct-Dissocial Disorder differently?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/do-girls-show-conduct-dissocial-disorder-differently
- Should I be worried my child might have Conduct-Dissocial Disorder?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/should-i-be-worried-my-child-might-have-conduct-dissocial-disorder
- Early Signs of Conduct-Dissocial Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-conduct-dissocial-disorder
- Early signs of Conduct-Dissocial Disorder in a 1-year-old boy: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-conduct-dissocial-disorder-in-a-1-year-old-boy
- Early Signs of Conduct-Dissocial Disorder in a 1-Year-Old Girl: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-conduct-dissocial-disorder-in-a-1-year-old-girl
- Conduct-Dissocial Disorder at 12–18 Months: What's Really Normal: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-conduct-dissocial-disorder-in-a-12-to-18-month-old
- Early Signs of Conduct-Dissocial Disorder in a Toddler (18–24 Months): https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-conduct-dissocial-disorder-in-a-18-to-24-month-old
- Early Signs of Conduct-Dissocial Disorder in a 2-Year-Old: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-conduct-dissocial-disorder-in-a-2-year-old
- Early Signs of Conduct Disorder in a 2-Year-Old Boy: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-conduct-dissocial-disorder-in-a-2-year-old-boy

### Explore causes & influences
- Are boys more likely to have Conduct-Dissocial Disorder?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/are-boys-more-likely-to-have-conduct-dissocial-disorder
- Are girls more likely to have Conduct-Dissocial Disorder?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/are-girls-more-likely-to-have-conduct-dissocial-disorder
- What causes Conduct-Dissocial Disorder in young children?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-causes-conduct-dissocial-disorder-in-young-children
- Early Intervention for Conduct-Dissocial Disorder & UN Child Rights: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-does-early-intervention-for-conduct-dissocial-disorder-advance-un-child-rights-uncrpd-and-the-sdgs
- Contributing factors for Conduct-Dissocial Disorder in early childhood: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-known-contributing-factors-for-conduct-dissocial-disorder-in-early-childhood
- Cost-Effectiveness of Early Therapy for Conduct-Dissocial Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-the-cost-effectiveness-of-early-therapy-for-conduct-dissocial-disorder-in-young-children
- Conduct-Dissocial Disorder: prevalence and public-health burden in young Indian children: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-the-prevalence-and-public-health-burden-of-conduct-dissocial-disorder-among-young-children-in-india

### Understand assessment
- What does an AbilityScore of 300–400 mean for a child with Conduct-Dissocial Disorder?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-300-400-mean-for-a-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder
- What an AbilityScore of 500–600 means for Conduct-Dissocial Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-500-600-mean-for-a-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder
- What an AbilityScore of 200–300 Means in Conduct-Dissocial Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-200-300-mean-for-a-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder
- AbilityScore 600–700 in Conduct-Dissocial Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-600-700-mean-for-a-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder
- AbilityScore 100–200 for Conduct-Dissocial Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-100-200-mean-for-a-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder
- What an AbilityScore Band Means for Conduct-Dissocial Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-0-100-mean-for-a-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder
- How AbilityScore Tracks Progress in Conduct-Dissocial Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-does-abilityscore-track-progress-in-a-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder
- How Conduct-Dissocial Disorder Is Assessed in a Young Child: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-is-conduct-dissocial-disorder-assessed-in-a-young-child
- How is Conduct-Dissocial Disorder assessed in children under 7?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-is-conduct-dissocial-disorder-assessed-in-children-under-7
- What a 700–800 AbilityScore® Means in Conduct-Dissocial Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-700-800-mean-for-a-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder
- What does an AbilityScore of 800–900 mean for a child with Conduct-Dissocial Disorder?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-800-900-mean-for-a-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder
- What an AbilityScore of 900-1000 means in Conduct-Dissocial Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-900-1000-mean-for-a-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder

### Explore therapy & support
- Can a child with Conduct-Dissocial Disorder attend a mainstream school?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-a-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder-attend-a-mainstream-school
- Can a Child with Conduct-Dissocial Disorder Attend a Regular School?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-a-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder-attend-a-regular-school
- Can a child with Conduct-Dissocial Disorder live independently?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-a-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder-grow-up-to-live-independently
- How to Support Social Development in Conduct-Dissocial Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-can-we-support-social-development-in-a-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder
- How Is Conduct-Dissocial Disorder Diagnosed in a Child?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-is-conduct-dissocial-disorder-diagnosed-in-a-child
- How Conduct-Dissocial Disorder Is Supported Through Therapy: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-is-conduct-dissocial-disorder-supported-through-therapy
- Conduct-Dissocial Disorder: what to do after the AbilityScore: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder-has-an-abilityscore-of-0-100-what-should-we-do-next
- Conduct-Dissocial Disorder & AbilityScore® 100–200 — Next Steps: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder-has-an-abilityscore-of-100-200-what-should-we-do-next
- AbilityScore 200–300 with Conduct-Dissocial Disorder: what to do next: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder-has-an-abilityscore-of-200-300-what-should-we-do-next
- Conduct-Dissocial Disorder & an AbilityScore of 300–400: what to do next: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder-has-an-abilityscore-of-300-400-what-should-we-do-next
- AbilityScore 400–500 with Conduct-Dissocial Disorder — next steps: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder-has-an-abilityscore-of-400-500-what-should-we-do-next
- AbilityScore 500–600 with Conduct-Dissocial Disorder: what next: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder-has-an-abilityscore-of-500-600-what-should-we-do-next

### At home & in everyday life
- How to Support a Child with Conduct-Dissocial Disorder at Home: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-can-i-support-my-child-with-conduct-dissocial-disorder-at-home