All young people act out at one time or another. But when this becomes more severe, repetitive, and interferes with daily life, it may signal a more significant behaviour problem. This is when you may need an appointment with me.
This repetitive behaviour pattern can create a major risk in terms of social development of young people, such frequently removed from the classroom, preventing them from making or keeping friends, and may pose a danger for themselves and their environment.
What are the red flags?
There are a number of red flags that you and/or your child might notice including:
Fidgeting in school and being continuously told by the teacher to sit down, or not to blurt answers out
Act out of turn and don’t think about consequences of actions
Having difficulty in handling frustration
Temper tantrums disproportionate to the child’s age
Refusing to follow rules or questioning authority
Being defiant, oppositional and argumentative
Lack of remorse or empathy having little concern or care for other people’s feelings
Cruelty to animals
Aggressive behaviours
Lying, stealing, setting things on fire, or vandalizing property
What is my approach?
As a first step, I will carry a thorough evaluation with you and/or your child. Screening questionnaires (SNAP IV, Conners comprehensive behaviour rating scale, DIVA-5, Social Communication Questionnaire), cognitive assessment, physical examination or liaison with other professionals and school will be provided if you wish.
Once the condition(s) is identified, I will develop a personalized treatment plan jointly with you and/or your child based on personal needs. The treatment will include an integrated approach to achieve optimal behaviour.
This can include:
Information and support to better understand and cope (psychoeducation)
Personal development and self-improvement
Person-centred talking therapy such as interpersonal therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, play therapy, social skills therapy
Tailored learning techniques and/or behaviour learning plan with school when appropriate
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
Mind-body centre exercise to increase the relaxation response
Empower parents through positive parenting techniques
Family therapy
Promote a healthy lifestyle through exercise, diet and micronutrients
Sleep therapy
State-of-the-art medication when appropriate
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