Children and teens
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder is a persistent pattern of angry mood, argumentative behavior and defiance toward authority lasting at least six months and impairing a child's functioning. It is treated primarily with parent management training and child-focused CBT, plus medication for co-occurring ADHD, anxiety or depression. Most children improve substantially within three to six months. - Conduct Disorder
Conduct disorder is a persistent pattern of aggression, property destruction, deceit or theft, and serious rule violations in a child or adolescent. It is treated with family-based therapies such as multisystemic therapy and parent management training, CBT for the young person, and medication for co-occurring ADHD, mood disorders or severe aggression. Early treatment substantially improves long-term outcomes. - Selective Mutism
Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder in which a child who speaks normally at home consistently fails to speak in specific settings such as school, for at least one month, interfering with education or social life. It is treated with behavioral therapy using gradual exposure, parent and school coordination, and an SSRI when needed. Most children improve substantially with early treatment. - Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders
Tic disorders, including Tourette syndrome, involve sudden repetitive movements or sounds beginning in childhood that wax and wane over time. Mild tics need education and monitoring only; bothersome tics are treated first with Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) and, when needed, medications such as guanfacine, clonidine or aripiprazole. Co-occurring ADHD and OCD are treated alongside.
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