Some of these other childhood problems occur more often in ADD than in other children. They are not found in all ADD children, however. In about one-tenth of ADD children. Must be identified by psychological evaluation. Can often be ruled out by screening at school.
Conduct Disorder Is a long standing pattern of violating rules, rights, and feelings of others.
Involves behaviors like stealing, habitual Iying, and destroying property. Often involves aggression, fighting, cruelty to animals. May involve running away from home or skipping school. The child does not view self as being negative, but blames circumstances as being unreasonable. The pattern may not be displayed in all settings.