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It is normal for young children to act out at times, but in extreme cases such behavior could be a sign of a disruptive, impulse-control, or conduct disorder.

What Are Disruptive, Impulse- Control, and Conduct Disorders? Eventually, a professional diagnosed Wyatt with a type of disorder in the category of disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders. These severe mental disorders are usually diagnosed in childhood or the teen years, and children who have them usually begin exhibiting a repetitive and persistent pattern of negative or “antisocial” behaviors. With certain types of these disorders, children may show aggression toward others, much like in Wyatt’s case. These children often push, hit, or bite others or otherwise exhibit cruelty or violence in their adolescent years. Teens with conduct disorders, for example, tease and bully others, pick fights, or often steal or vandalize. With other disorders in this category, people may set fires, hurt animals or become physically violent.

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Behavioral Disorders: Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders

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