Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder in Children
Walter Matthys
Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder in Children
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Walter Matthys
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What makes some kids act out in ways that puzzle everyone around them? Imagine trying to understand feelings that push you to say no all the time or break the rules. Can finding out why help change what happens next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book provides a clear and up-to-date overview of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD) in children, focusing on risk factors, assessment methods, and evidence-based interventions. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it presents complex behavioral topics in an accessible way without graphic content. Parents should be aware that the subject matter involves discussions about behavioral challenges but remains appropriate for ages 9-12.
Why we rated Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder in Children 11LE
Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder in Children is written at a Level 6 reading level across 278 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder in Children works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder in Children as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder in Children explores behavior disorders, mental health, and science & nature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about behavior disorders, mental health, science & nature.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781119965725
- Pages
- 278
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction