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# Conduct Disorder

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###  Video:  What are Conduct Disorders? 

[Video: What are Conduct Disorders?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/conduct-disorder/what-are-conduct-disorders)

Conduct Disorders are mental and behavioural problems in young people and the most common reason for a child to be referred to Child and Adolescent Mental…

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###  Video:  ODD How to manage challenging behaviour at home: Tips for Parents 

[Video: ODD How to manage challenging behaviour at home: Tips for Parents](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/home-life/tips-for-parents/managing-challenging-behaviour-at-home)

Learn 9 expert-backed tips to help you manage challenging, defiant behaviour at home, understand what's really driving it, and strengthen your connection…

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###  Video:  What is ODD? A guide for parents 

[Video: What is ODD? A guide for parents](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/ask-dr-bettina/what-is-odd-a-guide-for-parents)

The school is telling me my 10-year-old son is being obstructive, not doing what he’s told at school. I’ve told him that he’s always been like this, and…

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###  Video:  Struggling after my son's ADHD diagnosis 

[Video: Struggling after my son's ADHD diagnosis](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/ask-dr-bettina/struggling-after-my-sons-adhd-diagnosis)

My son has just got a diagnosis of ADHD/ODD and I’m feeling judged and struggling to cope. Do you have any advice?

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###  Factsheet:  Practical classroom tips for neurodivergence and mental health 

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###  Article:  Fine at school, falling apart at home: autism, masking and PDA 

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On one side, a child who appears calm and compliant. On the other, the pressure of a day spent hiding how much they are struggling — a pressure that can,…

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###  Article:  What is oppositional defiant disorder? 

[Article: What is oppositional defiant disorder?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/conduct-disorder/what-is-oppositional-defiant-disorder)

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is the main type of Conduct Disorder in children aged ten years and under. It is characterised by repetitive and persistent…

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###  Factsheet:  Conduct Disorder: Tips For Teachers 

[Factsheet: Conduct Disorder: Tips For Teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/conduct-disorder/conduct-disorder-tips-for-teachers)

Understand conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder in schools, recognise key behaviours, and learn practical strategies to support pupils and…

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###  Video:  Recognising Conduct Disorder: Part Two 

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Conduct disorder can look like defiance, aggression, or a persistent disregard for rules. This film explains the key symptoms to look out for and what…

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###  Video:  Recognising Conduct Disorder: Part One 

[Video: Recognising Conduct Disorder: Part One](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/conduct-disorder/recognising-conduct-disorder-1)

Conduct disorder can look like defiance, aggression, or a persistent disregard for rules. This film explains the key symptoms to look out for and what…

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###  Video:  Breaking down barriers to learning 

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In this 3-minute film, children talk about their difficulties with learning and how these make them feel. It illustrates the importance of proactively…

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###  Video:  Raising a child with ODD and ADHD 

[Video: Raising a child with ODD and ADHD](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/adhd/raising-a-child-with-odd-and-adhd)

Celina describes how ADHD feeds Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in her daughter and reflects on the fact that it is the ODD that affects her daughter…

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###  Video:  Conduct Disorders: Tips for Teachers 

[Video: Conduct Disorders: Tips for Teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/tips-for-teachers/conduct-disorders-tips-for-teachers)

This film gives Tips for Teachers who have a child in their class with challenging behaviours or Conduct Disorder/Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

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###  Video:  Comorbidity in autistic children 

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Autistic people will often, but certainly not always, experience some mental health challenges. It is estimated that around 70% of autistic people have…

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###  Article:  What is neurodiversity? 

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Neurodiversity is a concept that aims to recognise and celebrate neurological differences in the same way as other variations in humans. For example, some…

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###  Factsheet:  Conduct Disorders in Children 

[Factsheet: Conduct Disorders in Children](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/conduct-disorder/conduct-disorders-in-children)

Conduct disorders are characterised by repetitive and persistent patterns of antisocial, aggressive or defiant behaviour that is more frequent and severe…

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