Management of disruptive behaviors in Barranquilla, Colombia

What are disruptive behaviors?

They are behaviors that repeatedly disrupt life at home or school: constant disobedience, aggression, intense tantrums, defying authority, disrupting class, breaking things or frequent lying. It is not occasional misbehavior, but an ongoing pattern.

Why do they happen?

They may be related to ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, autism, learning difficulties, anxiety or depression, family changes, inconsistent parenting or situations of abuse or bullying. That is why the first step is an assessment.

How are they managed?

With a plan that works with the child and, above all, with the adults around them. Parents learn to use clear rules, reinforcement of positive behavior and consistent, non-violent consequences. The school joins the plan for consistency. Any underlying condition is treated too.

When should you seek help?

When the behavior lasts several months, gets worse, puts the child or others at risk, or leads to frequent school sanctions. Early intervention prevents bigger problems in adolescence.

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