Summary of Evidence for Conduct and Oppositional Disorders

Question 1

Eyberg et al (2008) - CBT - Family Therapy

Answer 1

Interventions
- CBT and family therapy

Findings
- NO single intervention emerged as superior for disruptive behaviours

• However, parenting-training was recommended as the first line approach for younger children and the combination of parent and child training was recommended for older children
• For adolescents, multisystemic therapy (a combination of CBT, family therapy and pharmacotherapy)

Question 2

Koegl et al (2008) - CBT

Answer 2

Interventions
- CBT

Findings
- significant within group changes were evident for the experimental and matched groups on measures of delinquent and aggressive behaviour

• Effects were larger for girls and older children