Behavioral Problems, Pediatric

William G. Elder, PhD and Ginny L. Gottschalk, MD Reviewed 06/2019

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

TREATMENT

GENERAL MEASURES

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

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. [View Abstract on OvidMedline]

Bhargava S. Diagnosis an...

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 systematic screening for these common conditions.
Noncompliance: In extreme child disobedience, child may need to be screened for ADHD, OCD, ...

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