2. When a child’s behavior has not changed after several weeks of intensive support;
3. The child and the family are struggling with many stressors (e.g., substance abuse, mental health issues, and similar complex issues) that impact the family’s ability to provide a healthy home environment and/or appropriate parenting to the child;
4. The child is engaging in self- injurious behaviors that pose a health risk (e.g., persistent vomiting, self-biting that breaks the skin, etc.);
5. The child’s behavior seems to be linked to, triggered by, or influenced by a medical concern.
If you are concerned about your child’s behavior at preschool or child care, talk with your child’s teacher to develop a plan for identifying the “communicative meaning” of your child’s behavior and identifying strategies for first improving the environment and supports available to your child. Ask teachers to keep behavior
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Challenging behaviors may be a difficult part of childhood but when viewed as messengers, they can help us to provide better emotional and social support to children. Identifying and working with the meaning behind challenging behaviors can go far towards improving your child’s child care experience and success at school and home.
Cynthia A. Frosch, PhD is the Community Liaison Specialist at the Center for Children and Families at the University of Texas at Dallas. Through its Resource and Referral Program, the Center offers free consultations for parents and professionals who are concerned about a child or adolescent. Contact:
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