Abstract
First, we will examine the interplay among child ADHD, ODD, and CD characteristics, advancing our theoretical understanding of how they co-occur and which characteristics share more connections to others. Findings may inform hypotheses regarding potential feedback loops among characteristics and priority targets for intervention. Second, our study will help clarify whether parenting programs alter patterns of interrelations and if they disrupt the connections of certain characteristics to others, thereby preventing escalation into more entrenched problems.