Child Behavior Control Issues

All children exhibit bad behavior from time to time. When particularly hungry, tired or stressed, children may talk back, cry, disobey authority figures and even thow an occasionally temper tantrum. Inappropriate behaviors that are persistent or uncontrollable may be the result of an underlying medical problem or psychological disorder. Several disorders in children can cause uncontrollable, inappropriate behavior.

  1. Autism

    • Kids health describes autism as a disorder that causes children to have difficulty with communication and responding appropriately to stimuli. Autistic children find it difficult to talk with other people and find words to express their thoughts and emotions. They might also say certain words over and over, have temper tantrums, or engage in uncontrollable behaviors. There are varying degrees of autism, but most affected children benefit from having a strict schedule or routine. Professional treatment is necessary in nearly all cases of autism.

    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a relatively common behavioral disorder in children, and boys are three times more likely to have ADHD than girls. Kids Health describes ADHD as a disorder that causes kids to "act without thinking." The combination of hyperactivity and lack of focus affects these children and their ability to behave appropriately in social, academic and home situations. Children with ADHD should be treated by a professional and can learn to manage their symptoms successfully.

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    • According to Kids Health, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder. Children who suffer from OCD often cannot stop worrying and obsessing over certain things. They may feel strong desires to do certain behaviors repeatedly in order to make sure things are right, safe or clean, or to ward off bad feelings or scary thoughts. Obsessions are not within their control, and cause behavioral issues that must be treated with special considerations. The help of a professional psychologist or behavioral specialist is necessary in most cases.

    Oppositional Defiant Disorder

    • The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry defines Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) as "an ongoing pattern of uncooperative, defiant and hostile behavior toward authority figures that seriously interferes with the youngster's day-to-day functioning." Frequent temper tantrums, questioning rules, excessive arguing, lying, active defiance and frequent anger are some of the symptoms of ODD. Treatment for ODD includes individual counseling, family counseling, parent training, and in some cases, drug therapies.

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