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Does conduct disorder in a child usually mean sociopathic tendency later?

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Very likely: Without proper treatment during childhood, yes, conduct disorder often evolves into antisocial personality disorder in adulthood (sociopathy).

Answered 9/28/2016

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Conduct: Do have a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder one must have met criteria for conduct disorder. However, children often do grow out of conduct disorder. Counseling for child and family may help.

Answered 4/28/2019

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