When should I be concerned about my child's behavior?
Parents should pay particular attention to their child's feelings of despair or hopelessness; lack of interest in family, friends, school or other activities once considered enjoyable; or behaviors that are dangerous to the child or to others.
While these problem behaviors can be difficult, tiring, and stressful, parents should keep in mind that with proper treatment and support, children often grow out of these disorders.
Can't support head (by 3 months) Doesn't babble or try to imitate sounds (by 4 months) Doesn't bring objects to mouth (by 4 months) Doesn't push down with legs when feet are on firm surface (by 4 months)
Problems with perception or sensory input can often lead to disruptive behavior, as the child gets overwhelmed or frustrated. Other conditions like speech disorders and motor disabilities can lead to behavioral problems, as well.
Some children have undetected medical issues such as allergies (food or otherwise) that can truly impact their behavior. Other children who are chronically defiant, constantly breaking rules or having trouble handling frustration may be experiencing ADHD, Asperger's Disorder, anxiety or depression.
It is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in children. ADHD is diagnosed much more often in boys than in girls. It is not clear what causes ADHD. A combination of genes and environmental factors likely plays a role in the development of the condition.
Which harmful behaviour might suggest that a child has a mental health concern?
Identifying the signs
be argumentative, angry, uncooperative or irritable. have frequent tantrums and angry outbursts. be aggressive, provoke or bully others. be constantly defiant.
The predominant four functions of behavior are attention, escape, access, and sensory needs. These four functions allow us to understand and categorize someone's actions, as well as determine why behaviors occur. All actions can be attributed to one of these four functions of behavior.
A study on human behavior has revealed that 90% of the population can be classified into four basic personality types: Optimistic, Pessimistic, Trusting and Envious.
The characteristics of a cohesive team are Trust, Conflict, Commitment, Accountability, and Results. Each behavior in the model builds upon the previous and supports the others. The team profile and facilitated program lets team members know how they and the team are doing, and how they can become more cohesive.
Hyperactive, impulsive, aggressive or socially inappropriate behavior. Risky and reckless behaviors that are out of character, such as having frequent casual sex with many different partners (sexual promiscuity), alcohol or drug abuse, or wild spending sprees. Insomnia or significantly decreased need for sleep.
