This systematic review suggests that antipsychotic medications may be effective in reducing challenging behaviour among children with intellectual disabilities in the short-term. Aripiprazole and ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Addressing and correcting bad behaviour in older children requires wisdom, understanding ...

Challenging behaviour in individuals with intellectual disabilities refers to a spectrum of actions—such as aggression, self-injury, property destruction and socially inappropriate conduct—that ...

As a psychologist specializing in working with kids and adolescents with very challenging behavior, I spend a lot of time thinking about how to help kids stay “regulated,” which in essence means calm ...

Toddlers are wonderful—they are creative, engaging, silly, and fun. They are also easily frustrated and have a reputation for being unreasonable. This is largely because of their immature, yet ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Children are a joy but they can be a burden too when they have behavioral problems (Image ...

Challenges with impulsivity and emotional regulation may present as aggression in children with ADHD. These behaviors can be challenging, but a mental health professional can help create an effective ...

Teacher classroom management programmes encompass structured training initiatives designed to equip early years educators with strategies to foster positive conduct and minimise challenging behaviour ...

Why do some children become more confident learners over time while others hesitate when faced with new challenges?

This review aims to summarise the available empirical evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of pharmacological interventions for children with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour.