Treatment for Conduct Disorder: Conduct Disorder is very challenging to treat, a mental health professional should complete evaluations and early intervention should be employed is possible.  If children and adolescents do not receive treatment for Conduct Disorder they may be unable to adapt to their environment and may break laws and behave in an antisocial manner. The treatment can be complex and challenging, especially when considering the child’s uncooperativeness, fear or distrusting behavior.  Treatment plans are developed by healthcare professionals using information from the child, family and teachers to understand the cause and the severity of the disorder. Because of the high degree of overlap with Conduct Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) healthcare professionals will need to take this into consideration if the child presents both of these conditions, especially when medication is prescribed.  However, it has been reported that when ADHD is not present, treating Conduct Disorder with medication is not consistently effective.  There are many medications available that treat aggression; however it has been reported that some of these medications have adverse effects or individuals require ongoing monitoring while on these medications.   Behavior modification and psychotherapy are useful and necessary to help the child to express and control their antisocial behavior.  Further help may be needed for children with learning disabilities.  There are various parenting training programs that help parents manage their child’s behavior and assist social skill development.  Parents may also learn appropriate reinforcement and disciplinary techniques, effective communication, negotiation and problem solving skills.  Behavior management includes providing the family with strategies on behavioral contracting, contingency management and encouraging parents to engage in positive interaction with the child.