How are behavioral problems in children treated? | Behavioral problems in children

How are behavioral problems in children treated?

Conspicuous behavior is not primarily a disease. Accordingly, it cannot be “cured” or treated with medication. In the treatment of a behavioral disorder, psychotherapy and behavioral therapy are the first priority.

Drugs have here, unlike with ADHD, almost no significance. It is not only the therapy of the child that is particularly important, but also that of its parents and teachers, since they play a decisive role in the success of the therapy. In seminars, they are shown how to provide order and stability for the child and how to promote positive behavior and prevent negative behavior.

The children should learn to follow rules and integrate into school life. This works, for example, by establishing clear structures and procedures, by actively involving them in school activities, by withdrawing attention in case of inappropriate behavior and by rewarding positive behavior. In addition, the psychological well-being of the child must be ensured and any problems must be treated.

The exact procedure varies from child to child and depends on the cause of the conspicuous behavior. It is important to address fears and worries, promote talents and self-esteem and show the child the benefits of integration. Conspicuous behavior can also be treated in the context of early intervention.

Prognosis

The prognosis varies from case to case and depends strongly on the causes of the behavioural disorders, their severity and how they are treated. If the cause can be found and eliminated, the children usually reintegrate into school and family life without problems. If the cause remains or if the behavioral disorder has been present for a long time, the predominantly negative interaction with the child has an effect on its psyche.

If children are labelled as “troublemakers”, they usually remain in this pattern.Nearly all behavioral abnormalities stop at some point, since they no longer achieve the desired effect in adulthood anyway. Unfortunately, this does not mean that no therapy is necessary. Untreated children, who have not learned to deal with their triggering problems and who have not been given sufficient structure, run the risk of developing psychological problems such as depression later on. Early detection and therapeutic treatment can counteract this.