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Can you tell me is a mental disorder a justifiable excuse for misbehavior?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Legally, morally, or: from the perspective of teachers, bosses or other authority figures? Socially unacceptable behaviors can stem from certain underlying mental illnesses. Neurodevelopmental disorders are associated with specific behavioral patterns. The legal guardian of a person with such maladaptive behaviors is responsible for accessing & providing ongoing multimodal treatments to minimize their societal impact.

Answered 7/25/2014

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