As many as 80% of clinic-referred children with ODD later develop CD. However, only about 25-33% of nonreferred children with ODD later develop CD. Why?

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Clinic-referred children with more severe and persistent problems are more likely to be referred to treatment. This means that the clinic-referred children with ODD likely have more severe symptoms and problem behaviors than nonreferred children with ODD. Therefore, they are at higher risk for developing CD later on. Additionally, nonreferred children with ODD may have less severe symptoms and may be able to manage their behavior without clinical intervention, reducing their risk of developing CD.

As Many as 80% of Clinic-Referred Children with ODD Later