Learning Assistance for Conduct Disorder | Cadabams CDC
If your child’s grades are slipping and classroom outbursts are getting worse, you are not alone. Learning assistance for conduct disorder is a specialised programme that goes far beyond traditional tutoring. At Cadabams CDC, we combine academic coaching with proven behaviour-change strategies so children can catch up on schoolwork and learn to manage anger, defiance, and impulsivity. This article explains how the programme works, what parents can expect, and how to enrol today.
What is Learning Assistance for Conduct Disorder?
Definition & Goals
Learning assistance for conduct disorder is an integrated service that:
- Teaches missing academic skills (reading, writing, maths)
- Reduces disruptive or aggressive behaviour that blocks learning
- Builds social skills like turn-taking, listening, and following rules
- Supports parents and teachers with practical strategies they can use at home and in school The ultimate goal is to help the child stay in a mainstream classroom, improve grades, and develop healthier relationships with peers and authority figures.
Key Differences from Regular Tutoring
| Regular Tutoring | Learning Assistance for Conduct Disorder |
|---|---|
| Focuses only on academics | Adds behaviour and social-skills coaching |
| One-size-fits-all worksheets | Uses Functional Behaviour Assessments |
| Tutor works alone | Team includes psychologists, educators, parents |
| No data tracking | Weekly ABC charts and progress reports |
How Conduct Disorder Impacts School Performance
Academic vs Behavioural Barriers
Children with conduct disorder often show:
- Academic gaps: 2–4 years behind in reading or maths due to missed instruction time.
- Behavioural barriers: defiance, bullying, or classroom walkouts that stop new learning from sticking. Without targeted help, these two problems feed each other—poor behaviour leads to missed lessons, and falling behind fuels more frustration and acting out.
Overt vs Covert Conduct Problems in the Classroom
- Overt: shouting, hitting, property damage—easy to spot, immediate consequences.
- Covert: lying, sneaking out, subtle sabotage of group work—often missed until grades drop. Our staff are trained to spot both types and intervene early, preventing small issues from becoming suspensions or expulsions.
Our Evidence-Based Approach
Functional Assessment & ABC Charting
Every child starts with a Functional Behaviour Assessment:
- Antecedent: What happens right before the outburst?
- Behaviour: What exactly does the child do?
- Consequence: What reward or reaction follows? Data are collected for 5–7 school days, then analysed to create a personalised plan that removes triggers and teaches replacement skills.
Balancing Limits and Positive Reinforcement
We use a 4:1 praise-to-correction ratio:
- Clear limits: posted rules, calm time-outs, loss of privileges.
- Positive reinforcement: points, stickers, or extra computer time for following instructions. This balance keeps the child motivated while still learning that negative choices have predictable consequences.
Collaborative Goal Setting with Parents & Teachers
Goals are written in plain language and shared in a simple one-page plan:
- Academic goal: “Read 30 words per minute by December.”
- Behaviour goal: “Use a calm voice when asking for help in 4 out of 5 tries.” Parents and teachers receive weekly email updates and can request a 15-minute check-in call any time.
Service Levels & Support Options
1:1 In-Centre Academic Coaching
- 2–4 sessions per week, 60 minutes each
- Quiet, low-stimulus rooms to reduce triggers
- Certified special educators and child psychologists on site
School Shadowing & Classroom Aides
- Trained aide sits discreetly in the child’s regular classroom
- Real-time prompts and behaviour coaching
- Gradual fade-out as the child becomes independent
Small-Group Social-Skills & Study Sessions
- 3–5 children per group
- 30 minutes social skills, 30 minutes guided homework
- Focus on teamwork, empathy, and conflict resolution
Online Real-Time Tutoring
- Secure video platform available across India
- Interactive whiteboard and screen sharing
- Same behaviour-tracking tools used in centre
Step-by-Step Enrollment Process
Initial Consultation Booking
- Call 080-4580-7000 or fill out the form on cadabamscdc.com
- Free 30-minute phone or video consultation with a senior psychologist
Assessment & Individualised Learning Plan
- 90-minute in-person or online assessment covering academics, behaviour, and sensory needs
- Plan finalised within 5 working days and shared with parents, teachers, and the child (age-appropriate)
Ongoing Progress Tracking & Reports
- Weekly ABC charts emailed every Friday
- Monthly 15-minute parent call to review graphs and adjust goals
- Quarterly detailed report card aligned with CBSE/ICSE standards