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Fezzi,

Welcome to the site!  It is always refreshing to see professionals seeking out advice on children like ours.  The following is a listing of criteria for conduct disorder.

Children or adolescents with conduct disorder may exhibit some of the following behaviors:


Aggression to people and animals


bullies, threatens or intimidates others

often initiates physical fights

has used a weapon that could cause serious physical harm to others (e.g. a bat, brick, broken bottle, knife or gun)

is physically cruel to people or animals

steals from a victim while confronting them (e.g. assault)

forces someone into sexual activity

Destruction of Property


deliberately engaged in fire setting with the intention to cause damage

deliberately destroys other's property

Deceitfulness, lying, or stealing


has broken into someone else's building, house, or car

lies to obtain goods, or favors or to avoid obligations

steals items without confronting a victim (e.g. shoplifting, but without breaking and entering)

Serious violations of rules


often stays out at night despite parental objections

runs away from home

often truant from school


This child , the way that you have described him does not really sound cd to me.  However, he does sound as if he has anxiety issues based on his grades/ schoolwork?  Have you spoken to his parents regarding these behaviors?  Although his behaviors do sound scary, they appear to be aimed at himself rather than others. 

Again, congrats for seeking help for yourself and this student.  I'm sure others will be along with more insight, but I wanted to welcome you.  Please let us know more about this student when you can.


Heather


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