[Possibilities of the rehabilitation of children and adolescents with behavior disorders].

After introducing the definition and classification of behaviour disorders in children and adolescents, the author describes the criteria of diagnosis and the procedures at the beginning of rehabilitation measures. Their legal basis in the Federal Republic of Germany is discussed and the institutional possibilities (child guidance, in- and outpatients, home treatment, day hospital, educational establishments etc.) are described. The author concludes that in spite of improvements achieved, present possibilities of rehabilitation of children and adolescents suffering from behavioural disorders (i.e. psychiatric diseases) are still unsatisfactory.