Community: Behavioural Problems Flashcards
1
Q
What are problem behaviours?
A
Poor sleeping Poor eating Soiling Over activity and poor concentration Unusual repetitive behaviours Disobedience, argumentative, labile mood Worries and fears
2
Q
What individual factors can cause behavioural problems?
A
Genetics
Gender - boys more likely to have conduct disorder
Intellectual ability - closely linked to emotional state
Development - any interruption may impact behaviour
Temperament
Chronic illness
3
Q
What family influences can contribute in causing behavioural problems?
A
Early attachment issues e.g PND, separation due to prematurity Divorce/ marital discord Family structure Parental style Parental mental illness
4
Q
What environmental factors can contribute to behavioural problems?
A
Social class Housing/ neighbourhood Physical abuse Neglect Sexual abuse School quality Day care facilities - children learn from each other
5
Q
What sleep problems can occur in childhood?
A
Refusal to go to bed
Frequent night waking
Common parasomnias
Medical problems - uncommon e.g asthma, chronic pain
6
Q
What are parasomnias?
A
Also known as episodic sleep behaviour Child is asleep and can: Head bang Sleep walk Bruxism Nightmares Night terrors - distressing to experience, but child often refreshed in morning unlike everyone else in house
7
Q
How are sleep problems managed?
A
Sleep hygiene Positive bedtime routine Controlled crying Keep sleep diary Education Medication - short term only (melatonin can be useful in some situations)
8
Q
What are non epileptic behaviours?
A
Simple faint Breath holding spells Temper tantrums Hyperventilation Infantile colic Self stimulatory behaviours
