Behavioral Disorders

Pediatric Psychiatric Care for Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, and Intermittent Explosive Disorder in Boise, Idaho

What Are Behavioral Disorders?

Every kid pushes back sometimes: talking back, losing their temper, breaking a rule. Behavioral disorders are different. The defiance, aggression, or anger happens often, is hard to redirect, and starts affecting school, family life, or friendships. This category covers three related diagnoses, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, and Intermittent Explosive Disorder, each with its own pattern and level of severity. They're common in childhood, and they're treatable.

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How Common and How Treatable

~1 in 20

U.S. children ages 3 to 17 have been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder or Conduct Disorder.

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~65%

of families see significant clinical improvement from well-designed parent management training programs.

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What Treatment Can Change

Child benefiting from behavioral disorder treatment

Frequent temper flare-ups can strain family life and friendships. Treatment helps kids recognize triggers and respond with less intensity.

Constant arguing, defiance, or rule-breaking wears down parents and teachers alike. As symptoms ease, kids respond better to expectations and limits.

Acting out before thinking things through can lead to consequences at school or with friends. Treatment builds the skills to pause and choose a better response.

Ongoing conflict can isolate a child from the people around them. As behavior improves, trust and connection have room to rebuild.

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How to Get Started

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Consultation call

15 minutes, no cost, to see if we're the right fit.

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Initial assessment

A full session to understand history and current needs.

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A plan, together

Next steps laid out clearly — no guessing what's next.

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