Digital Therapeutics for Behavior Problems

In this project, the investigators aim to test the effectiveness of a mobile health (mHealth) system as a standalone versus coach-assisted intervention with the goal of achieving reach and scalability. Parents of children (ages 5-8) with disruptive behaviors (N = 324 subjects) will be randomly assigned to Group 1 (standalone app), Group 2 (coach-assisted app), or Group 3 (control app).

Inclusion Criteria: * Males or females between the ages of 5-8 years * Above the 90th percentile for Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and/or conduct disorders (CD) on the Vanderbilt Assessment Scale * Residence with at least one parent/guardian at least 80% of the time * Parent/legal guardian consent for participation * Parent/guardian must have a smartphone device with daily internet access Exclusion Criteria: * A known preexisting behavioral or mental health diagnosis requiring alternative treatment (bipolar disorder, major depression, pervasive developmental disorder) * Currently in treatment for childhood disruptive behavior