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Findings on Disruptive Behavior Disorders from the First Decade of the Developmental Trends Study

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The paper summarizes the first decade of the Developmental Trends Study, a prospective longitudinal study of 177 boys. Initially, they were referred to mental health clinics in Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh), and Georgia (Athens and Atlanta). Since 1987, the boys, their parents, and their teachers have been followed up almost annually. The study is unique because the cooperation rate of participants has remained very high over the years, psychiatric diagnoses were derived from structured interviews (especially disruptive behavior disorders), and many risk factors were measured over the years. The present paper summarizes key findings on the development of disruptive behavior, especially Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, and Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder. The paper also highlights results on risk factors and comorbid conditions of disruptive behaviors.

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    Stephanie M. Green

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Loeber, R., Green, S.M., Lahey, B.B. et al. Findings on Disruptive Behavior Disorders from the First Decade of the Developmental Trends Study. Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev 3, 37–60 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1009567419190

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