Externalizing Disorders Camille Harden IT 2010, Georgia State University July 17, 2014

What is ADHD? ADHD-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; children have difficulty focusing, controlling their behavior, and paying attention.

What is CD? CD-Conduct Disorder; occurs when the rights of others and age appropriate norms are violated and children exhibit destructive, aggressive, and deceitful behavior.

What is ODD? ODD-Oppositional Defiant Disorder; a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative behavior, and vindictiveness that last at least six months.

Comorbidity Researchers found that: Exposure to environment plays a major role in a child’s life High risk environment= More likely to develop ADHD, CD, ODD with a comorbidity Males display these externalizing disorders more

Future Issues Researchers also found that comorbidity may lead to: ADHD- Academic difficulties CD- Antisocial problems ODD- Criminal behavior

Conclusion Tips for prevention and precaution Parents should provide an enriching environment for their children Parents should get their children screened yearly