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# [Coping with conduct-problem children: Parents gaining knowledge and control](https://www.incredibleyears.com/research/library/article/coping-with-conduct-problem-children-parents-gaining-knowledge-and-control)

 Written by [Incredible Years](https://www.incredibleyears.com/research/library/author/adminiy) | Sep 4, 1991 7:00:00 AM

Approximately two thirds of all children referred to mental health agencies are labeled conduct disordered or oppositional. Moreover, the prevalence of such disorders is increasing, creating a need for service that far exceeds available personnel and resources.

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 Year: 2007

 Bibliography: Spitzer, A., Webster-Stratton, C., and Hollinsworth, T. 1991. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 20, 413-427.

 Authors: Spitzer, Webster-Stratton, Hollinsworth, , 

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