Does your child answer back rudely every time you say something? Does s/he back-talks to you even in public? If your answer to both the questions is “Yes”, then there is a high chance that your child is suffering from a behavioural disorder. So what exactly is this behavioural disorder? Well, it’s common for children to argue, yell and throw tantrums once in a while. However, if such behaviour becomes a regular occurrence, then it is surely a cause for concern. To help you understand it better, here are the three most common disruptive behavioural disorders discussed in detail. Read on.

1. Conduct Disorder (CD)

Children with this disorder are often judged as “bad kids”, as they refuse to accept rules and their behaviour is offensive. About 5% of 10 years old children are thought to have Conduct Disorder (CD).

Some common traits of a child with CD include –

1. Repeated truancy
2. Always eager to start physical fights
3. Frequent refusal to obey parents and other authority figures
4. Making use of weapons in physical fights
5. Lack of empathy for others
6. Frequent lying

 

In rare cases, the children also exhibit violent and criminal behavior such as lighting fire, stealing or engaging in drugs, alcohol, and smoking.

2. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Under the age of 12 years, around 1 in every 10 children are thought to have the Oppositional Defiant Disorder.

Some common traits of a child with ODD include –

1. Frequent temper tantrums
2. Very low self-esteem
3. Easily annoyed, angered or irritated
4. Does not obey rules
5. Frequent argument with adults such as parents
6. Tends to blame others for any misdeeds or misfortunes
7. Deliberately tries to annoy others

 

3. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

About 2% to 5% of children are thought to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Some common traits of a child with ADHD include –

1. Constant restlessness
2. Prone to accidents
3. Loses temper quickly
4. Forgetfulness
5. Faces difficulties in concentrating
6. Moves from one task to another without completing any of them

 

Treatment of Behavioural Disorders in Children

Do you want your child to grow up to be a dysfunctional adult? We know you don’t. So to prevent this from happening, the earlier the intervention, the better the outcome is going to be. Treatment is generally multifaceted. Actually, it depends on the particular disorder along with the factors contributing to it. It may include –

1. Family therapy

The whole family is taught to improve their problem-solving as well as communication skills.

2. Encouragement

Children with behavioural disorders tend to experience repeated failures both in their interaction with others and at school. Encouraging them to excel in the fields of their interests can help in building their self-esteem.

3. Social training

Important social skills are taught to the child including how to play cooperatively and how to have a conversation with others.

4. Anger management

The child learns how to recognise the signs of their increasing frustration. They are provided with a range of coping skills that are specially designed to defuse their aggressive behaviour and anger. Also, they are taught how to manage their stress and how to relax.

5. Parental education

Parents are taught how to communicate as well as manage their children.

6. Medication

Last but not the least, children are treated with medication in order to control impulsive behaviour.

Is your child suffering from any of these behavioural disorders? Consult a doctor and start treatment before it’s too late. At ILS Hospitals, we have the best child specialists available at your service. All you have to do is give us a call and we will be happy to help.

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