Diagnosing conduct problems of children and adolescents in residential treatment

Mark Cameron; Neil B. Guterman

doi:10.1007/s10566-006-9027-6

Diagnosing conduct problems of children and adolescents in residential treatment

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Abstract

This naturalistic study of diagnostic practice in residential treatment agencies for children investigated the use of the DSM-IVconduct disorder diagnosis and its association with residents' externalizing behaviors. The conduct disorder (CD) diagnosis was a poor predictor of participants' externalizing behaviors during their first few months in residence. Additionally, the assignment of the diagnosis was associated with the gender and race of study participants. Decisions of admissions personnel and practitioners in residential treatment facilities regarding their externalizing clients may not be well-served by use of DSM diagnoses. Assessments of caregivers may prove a useful adjunct to DSM diagnoses.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-10
Number of pages	10
Journal	Child and Youth Care Forum
Volume	36
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10566-006-9027-6
State	Published - Feb 2007

Keywords

Adolescents
Children
Conduct disorder
Diagnosis
Residential treatment; DSM-IV validity

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Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Life-span and Life-course Studies

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