BEHAVIORAL GLANCE INTO RED FLAG BEHAVIOR IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
BEHAVIORAL GLIMPSE INTO RED FLAG BEHAVIOR IN
CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
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While infants, children, and teens are aging, and growing,
where each individual child is able to function, that is age
appropriate with one's peers. This is gaged in several different
ways; often operating off expected milestones. Research
suggests that there are very specific behaviors, that can be
identified by observation, that also alert others to potential
behavioral struggles/and in what area, may occur in the future.
Some of the listed behavior, could be age appropriate, in other
cases, that isn't true. Noting these behaviors is just a way to keep
an eye on what could be potential problem areas in the future.
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BEHAVIORAL GLANCE AT CHILDREN
(potential warning signs)
1. poor eating habits
2. poor sleep habits (too much or too little)
3. persistent nightmares
4. conflicted relationships with family members
5. excessive worry or fear
6. great difficulty with change
7. overly perfectionistic
8. intense and re-occurring temper tantrums
9. difficulty associating/interacting with peers of same age
10. refuses to attend school frequently
11. self-harm or poses harm to others
12. defiance toward authority figures
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BEHAVIORAL GLANCE AT TEENAGERS
(potential warning signs)
1. pressure about puberty issues
2. significant weight changes (gaining weight quickly,
losing weight quickly)
3. consistent negative mood
4. no displays of emotion
5. intense obsession with body appearance and body weight
6. deteriorating grades in school
7. excessive worry/fear without a known source
8. inability to recognize and express emotions appropriately
9. acting out (dangerous/risky behavior)
10. history of, or past attempts at running away from home.
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