Differential consideration
Conduct disorder
F91.xDisruptive & Impulse-Control
Why consider it
fire-setting as one of multiple antisocial behaviours; no tension-relief cycle
Criteria and features to review
- A. Repetitive/persistent pattern of behaviour violating rights of others or major societal norms; ≥3 of 15 criteria in past 12 months (≥1 in past 6): aggression to people/animals; destruction of property; deceitfulness/theft; serious rule violations
- B. Behaviour disturbance causes clinically significant impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning
- C. If individual is age ≥18, criteria not met for antisocial personality disorder
Questions to clarify
- Which documented criteria and exclusions are met for each possibility?
- What timeline, course, and functional change best distinguishes the alternatives?
- Are substance, medication, medical, developmental, and contextual explanations adequately assessed?