Behavioral Problems, Pediatric

Reviewed 06/2020

BASICS

DESCRIPTION

Behavior that disrupts at least one area of psychosocial functioning. Commonly reported behavioral problems are as follows:

Noncompliance: active or passive refusal to do as requeste...

DIAGNOSIS

HISTORY

Noncompliance: history from caregivers and teachers, if possible; direct observation of child or child–caregiver interaction
- Criteria: problematic for at least some adults, leading to ...

TREATMENT

GENERAL MEASURES

Educate caregiver about specific behavioral problem.
Parent management training programs and techniques are effective for many child behavior problems.
Noncompliance: For extre...

ONGOING CARE

DIET

Nutrition is very important in behavioral issues. Avoiding high-sugar foods and caffeine and providing balanced meals have been shown to decrease aggressive and noncompliant behaviors...

REFERENCES

Potegal M, Davidson RJ. Temper tantrums in young children: 1. Behavioral composition. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2003;24(3):140–147.

Bhargava S. Diagnosis and management of common sleep pr...

CODES

ICD10

F91.9 Conduct disorder, unspecified
F91.1 Conduct disorder, childhood-onset type
F91.2 Conduct disorder, adolescent-onset type
F91.8 Other conduct disorders
F98.0 Enuresis not due to a substanc...

CLINICAL PEARLS

Well-child visits provide opportunities for screening for these common conditions.
Noncompliance: In extreme disobedience, child may need to be screened for ADHD, OCD, ODD, or CD.
Self-i...

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