Assessment for Conduct Disorder – A Complete Parent Guide by Cadabams CDC
Watching your child behave in ways that hurt others or break rules can feel frightening and isolating. You are not alone. At Cadabams CDC, thousands of parents have trusted our assessment for conduct disorder to uncover the why behind challenging behaviour and to build a clear roadmap toward healthier relationships at home and school.
Why Choose Cadabams CDC for Conduct Disorder Assessment
Multidisciplinary Child-Psychiatry Team
Our child psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and special educators work under one roof. This means every angle of your child’s emotional, cognitive, and social world is examined—no referrals needed.
Evidence-Based Diagnostic Protocols Aligned With DSM-5
We follow the latest DSM-5 criteria for conduct disorder evaluation and pair them with validated rating scales. Objective data guides every decision, so nothing is left to guesswork.
Comprehensive Psycho-Social Evaluation
From classroom dynamics to home routines, we map:
- Family stressors
- Peer relationships
- Academic strengths and gaps
- Sensory or learning issues
This full picture helps us separate oppositional defiant disorder symptoms from other concerns such as ADHD or anxiety.
Symptoms We Screen During Assessment
Our clinicians look for four key clusters of conduct disorder symptoms using structured interviews and parent–teacher checklists.
Aggression Toward People & Animals
- Bullying or threatening peers
- Physical fights beyond typical rough play
- Cruelty to pets or wildlife
Property Destruction Patterns
- Deliberate fire-setting
- Vandalism of school or community property
Deceitfulness or Theft Incidents
- Breaking and entering
- Lying to obtain goods or avoid obligations
- Shoplifting or stealing from family members
Serious Rule Violations Checklist
- Staying out overnight without permission (before age 13)
- Repeated truancy beginning before age 13
- Running away from home twice or more
Each behavior is scored for frequency, duration, and impact. This severity index guides the next steps in child behavioral assessment.
Our Assessment Process
We keep the process transparent and parent-friendly. Most families complete the full diagnostic assessment in two weekday visits.
Step 1: Parent & Teacher Questionnaires
- Conners 4 and SDQ forms
- Customized school questionnaire covering classroom behavior
Step 2: Child Clinical Interview & Observation
A playful, low-pressure session where clinicians use games, drawing, and storytelling to observe:
- Frustration tolerance
- Empathy cues
- Problem-solving style
Step 3: Cognitive & Behavioral Testing
- WISC-V for IQ profile
- NEPSY-II for executive function and social perception
- Continuous Performance Test (CPT) to screen for ADHD comorbidity
Step 4: Differential Diagnosis & Comorbidity Check
We rule out:
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Mood disorders (e.g., depression with irritability)
- Substance use in adolescents
A final report is shared within 72 hours, complete with diagnosis, severity level, and tailored behavioral intervention plan.
Interventions Offered Post-Assessment
After the conduct disorder assessment, treatment begins immediately.
Parent Management Training (PMT)
12 weekly group sessions covering:
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Consistent limit-setting without yelling
- Crisis de-escalation scripts
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
One-on-one sessions that teach:
- Anger recognition “stop-think-act” chains
- Perspective-taking exercises
- Relapse-prevention planning
Family-Focused Therapy Sessions
Monthly multi-family groups where parents and siblings practice communication skills in real time.
Medication Review for Comorbid ADHD
When attention problems coexist, our psychiatrists may trial FDA-approved stimulants or non-stimulants, monitored every 4 weeks.
Success Stories & Case Insights
- Arjun, age 11: School suspensions dropped from 6 to 1 within an 8-week PMT program.
- Meera, age 9: Family conflict scores on the Conflict Behavior Questionnaire fell by 40% after 10 CBT sessions.
- Six-year follow-up: 82% of children who completed our full behavioral intervention plan showed sustained improvements in peer relationships (tracked via annual check-ins).