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Problems

SIGNS OF TROUBLE

Younger Children

 

  • Marked drop in school work
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Hyperactivity
  • Refusing or avoiding school
  • Excessive worrying
  • Increased disobedience or anger
  • Out of character tantrums
  • Persistent nightmares
  • Sleeping problems
  • Physical complaints, headaches, stomachaches
  • Increased clinginess
  • Repetitive actions or rituals
  • Self blaming & feelings of guilt
    What to look for.  General Child & Adolescent Mental Health

 

When may an Assessment be Needed

 

  • Intense dislike/avoidance of some academic tasks(i.e.reading/writing)
  • Avoiding/refusing to attend school
  • Overly emotional/sensitive about school work
  • Frequent stomachaches/headaches Arguments/stress about homework
  • Sibling rivalry about homework
  • Naughtiness/distractibility in class
  • Discrepancy between perceived ability and achievement
  • Not following multiple instructions
  • Forgetfulness and/or disorganised
  • Apparent laziness/not trying
  • Excessive frustration/anger
  • Withdrawal from class/school activities
  • Comments like “I’m dumb/stupid”
  • Poor handwriting/presentation
  • Difficulty with left/right, telling the time, sequences in the right order.
  • Difficulty finding the right words to express themselves
  • Frustration & boredom at school
  • Social difficulties/playing with older/younger children


Older Children & Teenagers

 

  • Marked drop in school work
  • Refusing or avoiding school
  • Not coping with daily activities
  • Thoughts of helplessness/hopelessness
  • Marked changes in sleeping/eating
  • Physical complaints, headaches, stomachaches
  • Prolonged negative mood/attitude
  • Social isolation/withdrawing from family/friends
  • Increased risk taking
  • Abuse of alcohol/drugs
  • Increased focus on weight/appearance
  • Disturbed sleeping pattern
  • Threats or acts of self harm
  • Emotional outbursts
  • Strange thoughts/paranoia
  • Repetitive thoughts/actions/rituals
  • Out of character behaviour

Behavioural Problems

 

  • Daily battles to get things done
  • (getting ready for school, tidying up, bedtimes, chores etc.)
  • Ignoring your requests, needing repeated asking/reminding
  • Resorting to yelling, screaming, and ‘losing it’
  • Tantrums, anger, frustration when not getting own way
  • Emotional outbursts/over-sensitivity
  • Sore Losers
  • Power battles, thinking they are the boss, telling you what to do.
  • Disrespect and ‘answering back’
  • Little or no positive time together
  • Angel at school, devil at home
  • Increasing aggression defiance, violence
  • Threats of self-harm, violence, emotional blackmail

TELEHEALTH

We are doing TeleHealth as well and clinic appointments at Christies Beach. Simply fill up the form or contact us.

BEACH ROAD

43c Beach Rd, Christies Beach SA 5165

Simon Specialises in the Following Areas:

Solutions to Child Behaviour Problems/ Disorders:

+  Comprehensive Effective Strategies

+  Sensible Practical Advice

+  Mild to Severe Behaviour

+  With or Without a Diagnosed Condition

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