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Conduct Disorder - Is there any hope?
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<blockquote data-quote="WearyWoman" data-source="post: 369411"><p>Hi and welcome. You've found a great place to connect with others who understand in this forum. I'm so sorry to hear of your son's behavior issues. It is a hard thing to go through, and as you know, unless others have experienced these unique challenges, they are unlikely to comprehend the disruption in your life. But here, you'll find information and more importantly, caring support. You're not alone.</p><p> </p><p>I recently read an article about new research that seems to indicate some biological brain differences in children who have tendencies toward a conduct disorder diagnosis. You describe a stable environment for your son, and yet, he is demonstrating these challenging behaviors. I'm not sure what is available to you in Canada, but a neuropsychologist evaluation could lend additional insight. The conduct disorder label simply describes the behaviors you already know exist. It doesn't help with the cause or possible overlapping conditions (like ADHD, depression, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions). While there may not be a medication for conduct disorder specifically, if your son has other neurological/psychological conditions, medications may play an important role in reducing the behaviors indirectly.</p><p> </p><p>And, regarding your feelings of hopelessness, please don't despair. There's no such thing as hopeless - only the illusion that there are no alternative outcomes. An article specifically addresses this, stating, "But new research in behavioral therapies has proven that CD kids can have happy, contributing adulthoods free of their anti-social past. Early intervention and aggressive therapies are the key."</p><p> </p><p>Here's a link, if you'd like to read it:</p><p><a href="http://special-needs.families.com/blog/conduct-disorder-a-frightening-reality" target="_blank">http://special-needs.families.com/blog/conduct-disorder-a-frightening-reality</a></p><p> </p><p>I'm sending you lots of hugs and hoping you are hanging in there alright,</p><p> </p><p>Weary</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WearyWoman, post: 369411"] Hi and welcome. You've found a great place to connect with others who understand in this forum. I'm so sorry to hear of your son's behavior issues. It is a hard thing to go through, and as you know, unless others have experienced these unique challenges, they are unlikely to comprehend the disruption in your life. But here, you'll find information and more importantly, caring support. You're not alone. I recently read an article about new research that seems to indicate some biological brain differences in children who have tendencies toward a conduct disorder diagnosis. You describe a stable environment for your son, and yet, he is demonstrating these challenging behaviors. I'm not sure what is available to you in Canada, but a neuropsychologist evaluation could lend additional insight. The conduct disorder label simply describes the behaviors you already know exist. It doesn't help with the cause or possible overlapping conditions (like ADHD, depression, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions). While there may not be a medication for conduct disorder specifically, if your son has other neurological/psychological conditions, medications may play an important role in reducing the behaviors indirectly. And, regarding your feelings of hopelessness, please don't despair. There's no such thing as hopeless - only the illusion that there are no alternative outcomes. An article specifically addresses this, stating, "But new research in behavioral therapies has proven that CD kids can have happy, contributing adulthoods free of their anti-social past. Early intervention and aggressive therapies are the key." Here's a link, if you'd like to read it: [URL]http://special-needs.families.com/blog/conduct-disorder-a-frightening-reality[/URL] I'm sending you lots of hugs and hoping you are hanging in there alright, Weary [/QUOTE]
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