Disruptive Behavior Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (NOS) is a term used to describe a pattern of serious troublesome behavior that does not constitute the terms of Conduct Disorder or Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The child has symptoms of both of these disorders, but not enough to truly be considered affected by the disorder entirely, or perhaps there isn’t enough information yet about the child’s situation. Therefore, we refer to this as Disruptive Behavior Disorder NOS.

Symptoms of Disruptive Behavior Disorder:
Consistent defiance of authoritative figures
Inability to take responsibility for bad behavior
Temper tantrums on a regular basis
Vengeful behavior and resentment
Aggressiveness toward people or animals
Destroying property
Stealing and lying
Bullying
Constant rule breaking