Discuss with reference to relevant literature, the importance an understanding of the psychology of child behavioural disorders are to an Early Years practitioner.
Firstly we need to look at what it actually means to have a child behavioural disorder. Isn’t it true that all children display, at times, behaviour that is worrying to their parents? Behaviour that is self-destructive, hostile, aggressive and disruptive. They might defy authority, throw tantrums, steal or lie. This, although undesired, is behaviour that all ‘normal’ children will present with at times. Acts of this type of behaviour alone are not immediate indicators of a child behavioural disorder. It is when this type of behaviour is exhibited at a more constant rate over an
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It is, of course, hugely important for early years practitioners to be well equipped in this area. After parents, and sometimes more so than parents, early years educators are the earliest responders to the needs of the child. It is evident that a child presenting with behavioural problems is in need of care. They can feel alone, misunderstood, desperate and angry. This needed care is part of the job of the educator as to educate and to care cannot be separated. To quote the Governments Report of the Expert Working Group on Childcare ‘Care and education are inextricably linked elements in a child’s holistic development - this reality must be reflected in the ethos and programme of all services.’ (Government, 1999, p. …show more content…
It is important for practitionars to have a good understanding of ADHD so they can spot sypmtoms and work towards capitalising on the childs strengths and, if needed, pursue medical intervention at an early stage. The three main characteristics of ADHD are impulsiveness, hyperactivity and inattention. It is necessary for teachers to be aware that hyperactivity is not the determing factor when it comes to recognising ADHD. It is very easy for a child with ADHD not presenting with hyperactivity to be overlooked as their behaviour may not be disruptive to those around them but the consequences for the child are very real and can lead to clashes with parents and teachers for not following directions, underperforming in school and having difficulty making friends. Therefore, it is essential that teachers have a good knowledge of all the symptoms of ADHD. Constant restlessness, inability to sit still, excessive talking are examples of well known symptoms of ADHD but not every child with ADHD will have these symptoms, early years practitioners need to know all the signs to look out for; difficulty paying attention, easily distracted, often seems spacey, appears not to listen, problems being organized, getting bored quickly, acting without thinking, interrupting others often, intruding on others conversations or games, inability to keep powerful emotions in
Ideally, early intervention starts with a comprehensive assessment of the child's and the family's strengths and needs and extends through the delivery of appropriate supports and services to active monitoring and reevaluation as the child develops (Ramey, S.L., & Ramey, C.T.,
The hallmark of Conduct Disorder (CD) is an obvious and careless apathy for the rules, the rights, the emotions, and the personal territory of others. Aggression, deceitfulness, duress, and power over others are enjoyable to a child with CD. Children with CD pick fights, trespass, lie, cheat, steal, vandalize, display abusive behaviors, and, for older children, perpetrate unwanted sexual advances. The display of signs in younger children can be: ruthless bullying, lying for the purpose of lying, and stealing of useless things.
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ADHD presents itself in three major categories: predominately hyperactive, predominately inattentive, or a combination of hyperactivity and inattention. Predominately hyperactive, presenting as excessive physical activity and impulsive behaviors. This can include constant fidgeting, an inability to stay in their seat, an inability to play quietly, interrupting, or difficulty waiting for their turn.... ... middle of paper ... ...
Childhood Disruptive Behaviors Early Childhood Children at this stage (aged 4 to 8) understand the world by perceiving it, being influenced by it, and acting on it. In turn, the surrounding world shapes the child. This demonstrates the role of nurture within the child’s environment, as well as its role in developing behavior patterns. Longitudinal studies have demonstrated that behavior patterns and personality are established during the early formative years. Research suggests that, when children come from unhealthy backgrounds, such as dysfunctional, abusive homes, they are much less likely to develop adequately physically, academically, and emotionally.
Every day, doctors are diagnosing kids with ADHD. A diagnosis can come as early as four years old. Doctors evaluate the patient. They also read reports from teachers and or coaches, along with talking with the child’s parents. Typical symptoms of ADHD include: “being in constant motion, squirming and fidgeting, making careless mistakes, not wanting to listen, being easily distracted, losing things, and making careless mistakes” (WebMD, 2014). If a child is diagnosed with ADHD, they may be put on a typical ADHD drug. Medicines that are used to t...
ADHD, or Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. There are many symptoms associated with ADHD but the most common include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity. Scientists are not exactly sure of what causes ADHD but they are more comfortable with the idea that a lot of different factors play a role in its development, such as, genes, environment, brain injuries, sugar, and food additives. The most widely used treatment is the drugs but this is not the only way to treat ADHD.
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is very commonly known. Today, ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders among children. The NIMH (The national institute of mental health) predicts that it affecting 3 to 5 percent of all children(AACAP), with an approximate amount of 30% to 65% of these children experiencing persistence of symptoms into adolescence and adulthood (AACAP).There are three types of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type, Predominantly Inattentive Type, and Combination Type(ehow.com). The symptoms of ADHD can be classified into three main categories; hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. These behaviors can interfere with ADHD sufferers’ ability to focus deliberately on organizing and completing a specific task that they may not enjoy. A case of this kind of behavior is recognized in a report written by the National Institute of Mental Health where one of the subjects under study was unable to pass schooling examinations due to her inattentive behavior (clinicaltrials.gov) These kinds of behaviors can damage the person's relationships with others in addition to disrupting their daily life, consuming energy, and diminishing self-esteem, depending on severity of their symptoms (adhd.com). In this paper, the multiple factors of how ADHD affects, and is handled, of those who undergo this disorder, are shown.
Over the past couple of years there has been a vast increase in the number of Americans suffering from ADHD. ADHD has become a hot topic of discussion for the public resulting in rising attention and concern. The way health professionals go about treating and making sure they properly treat patients suffering from ADHD is by thoroughly assessing the patient. As this disorder became more known, it resulted in more parents becoming more aware and realizing that their student’s poor performance in school or behavioral problems might not be intentional.
Guiding children’s behaviour is an essential aspect of educating or caring for young children. The two biggest challenges that children normally experiences at their young age are ability to control their own behaviour and understanding acceptable behaviour (Australian Government, 2006). This paper describes about the case study of 4 years old girl Ashley’s inappropriate behaivour problems (e.g., getting disappointment, impatient and refusing to accept the failure), difficulties in following instruction, and physical aggression (e.g., kicking and punching other children) which are common in preschool (Conway, 2009). The below information portrays about the behvioural framework, effective strategies, plans, intervention and, theories to support
Early Childhood Education teachers know that our children deserve to learn the important lessons from us and to acquire important habits with our help. Teachers and future teachers want our children to grow up to be responsible adults. Also, teachers are trying to find the perfect way to deal with children with different type of behavior. Teachers have to deal with parents, giving them a satisfactory result of their child developmental progress and security. My philosophy of guiding young children behavior is to use the combination of collaboration, positive attitude, and patience.
Skuse, David. (2003). Child psychology and psychiatry: an introduction. Abindton, Oxfordshire, UK: Medicine Publishing Company Limited.
In today’s society children are faced with many factors that can influence their behaviour within a care or educational setting. These factors can sometimes enhance a child’s behaviour and in some cases impair or damage how a child learns behaviour.
Case studies are a collection of data obtained using various methods gathered on an individual or group to record areas of interest in order to assist with analysis and provide recommendations. The study should include the name of the person, although this should be protected to provide anonymity where appropriate, and a brief description of the subject. The setting where the study is to be performed should be included. The aim of the observation must be presented along with a report of the findings. The type of method used will depend upon the subject and the area of interest. Data is gathered on the subject in this case observations were used to provide the data. An interpretation of the study will be made in order to provide a conclusion and recommendations made if applicable. Freud famously used the case studies that he carried out on his patients to develop his Psychoanalytic Theory.
In this unit, I have described how important it is for every child to be treated as an individual. A child will learn, be confident and self-assured if they feel safe, happy, valued and accepted. It is important that every child has their individual needs met so that they are able to progress in their development. I have explained how important a key person’s role is in an early years setting in supporting children and their families. Activities should always be differentiated so that all children including children with disabilities and impairments are included in all activities. It is important that children are kept safe and secure to promote their physical and emotional well-being. All these factors put together are important when viewing every child as a unique individual.