mmy is an 8-year-old boy in second grade at his local public school. He lives in an apartment with his mother and their family cat, Fluffy. To those who do not know Timmy he appears to be like other 8-year-old boys. However, those who know Timmy well have witnessed some behaviors that raise concerns. Furthermore, Timmy’s mother has noticed and been made aware of actions that are disconcerting. Ultimately, it was these observations that led to Timmy’s diagnosis of having a conduct disorder. A conduct disorder is defined as a “persistent pattern of antisocial behavior that significantly interferes with others’ rights or with schools’ communities’ behavioral expectations.” (Turnbull 151). There are three categories of conduct disorders.
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Research and studies have shown that there is correlation between people who suffer from conduct disorder and those who have a difference in the frontal lobe of their brain, “Neuropsychological testing has shown that children and teens with conduct disorders seem to have an impairment in the frontal lobe of the brain. This interferes with their ability to plan, avoid harm, and learn from negative experiences.” (Ballas 1). Furthermore, many medical professionals believe that there is a potential genetic component that contributes to a person having a conduct disorder. A person is more likely to have a conduct disorder if they have a family history of conduct disorder or other psychological disorders in their family. However, most people agree that one of the biggest components in developing a conduct disorder is environmental factors. These environmental factors include things like, a traumatic experience, poverty, a dysfunctional home environment, and abuse or neglect. Conduct disorder is more prevalent in children who come from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, males are more likely to have a conduct disorder than …show more content…
Those who have a conduct disorder are at a greater risk to fall victim to addiction. Furthermore, their aggressive and socially inappropriate behaviors can make it difficult to keep a steady job. People with conduct disorder’s seek immediate gratification. Therefore, they are less likely to pursue a career that requires certain educational requirements, Rather they are more likely to engage in illegal or dangerous careers, such as drug dealing, “This adolescent is going to be more interested in immediate gratification, as opposed to working hard for future gain such as going to college. Why work your way up the employment ladder when you can sell drugs or steal?” (Nucklos 1). The struggle of maintaining a job can lead to monetary problems. As a result there is higher risk for homelessness upon this population. Additionally, people with conduct disorders are more likely to engage in dangerous or illegal behavior. These behaviors result in higher incarceration rates, unhealthy relationships, injury, and an increase in sexually transmitted diseases. Numerous students with conduct disorders find themselves in juvenile correction facilities or even prison before they exit the public school system. In the event that a student finds themselves in one of these facilities, there are some things the school can do to
Research and studies have shown that there is correlation between people who suffer from conduct disorder and those who have a difference in the frontal lobe of their brain, “Neuropsychological testing has shown that children and teens with conduct disorders seem to have an impairment in the frontal lobe of the brain. This interferes with their ability to plan, avoid harm, and learn from negative experiences.” (Ballas 1). Furthermore, many medical professionals believe that there is a potential genetic component that contributes to a person having a conduct disorder. A person is more likely to have a conduct disorder if they have a family history of conduct disorder or other psychological disorders in their family. However, most people agree that one of the biggest components in developing a conduct disorder is environmental factors. These environmental factors include things like, a traumatic experience, poverty, a dysfunctional home environment, and abuse or neglect. Conduct disorder is more prevalent in children who come from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, males are more likely to have a conduct disorder than …show more content…
Those who have a conduct disorder are at a greater risk to fall victim to addiction. Furthermore, their aggressive and socially inappropriate behaviors can make it difficult to keep a steady job. People with conduct disorder’s seek immediate gratification. Therefore, they are less likely to pursue a career that requires certain educational requirements, Rather they are more likely to engage in illegal or dangerous careers, such as drug dealing, “This adolescent is going to be more interested in immediate gratification, as opposed to working hard for future gain such as going to college. Why work your way up the employment ladder when you can sell drugs or steal?” (Nucklos 1). The struggle of maintaining a job can lead to monetary problems. As a result there is higher risk for homelessness upon this population. Additionally, people with conduct disorders are more likely to engage in dangerous or illegal behavior. These behaviors result in higher incarceration rates, unhealthy relationships, injury, and an increase in sexually transmitted diseases. Numerous students with conduct disorders find themselves in juvenile correction facilities or even prison before they exit the public school system. In the event that a student finds themselves in one of these facilities, there are some things the school can do to