Preparing questions in advance can help people to have more meaningful discussions with physicians about conditions. Parents may wish to ask the doctor the following questions related to conduct disorders:

1. What are the signs that I should look for that might indicate conduct disorder in my child?
   
   
2. How can I distinguish symptoms of conduct disorder from typical youthful behavior?
   
   
3. If I suspect conduct disorder, what type of physician should my child see?
   
   
4. How will you diagnose my child’s conduct disorder?
   
   
5. What specific behaviors or other signs lead you to believe my child has a conduct disorder?
   
   
6. What type of conduct disorder do you suspect in my child?
   
   
7. What are my child’s treatment options?
   
   
8. Who should be involved in my child’s treatment – other family members, school officials, etc.?
   
   
9. What is my child’s likely prognosis? What can I do to improve that prognosis?
   
   
10. How will I know whether or not my child is getting better?