Describe the sorts of behaviour problems that should be referred to others and to whom these should be referred There will be times when children might not show a positive behaviour. There could be many reason for any type of inappropriate behaviour shown. Sometimes children and young people are just testing the limits of their boundaries or some times their could be far more serious reasons behind it. However in a situation like this practitioners need to recognise that when the child needs to be referred to others.
Specific types of unwanted behaviour that should be referred to others Sometimes children’s behaviour could show some signs that they need some extra support. This mean that a practitioner need to recognise when children need to be referred to another colleague or a professional. However a childcare practitioner need to encourage positive behaviour and manage children’s common behaviour. For example most children who are under three are likely to bite and snatch. This is not likely to referable as most children will eventually grow out of it.
But a four year child is still bitting, this will ned referring. Here are some sorts of behaviour that might need referring :- Biting :- Most children stop biting by three. Its common in toddler and liked to frustration. As they still can not talk and express their feelings and find it difficult to control their emotions. If older children are still bitting they may need investigation. Aggression :- While most children will squabble and toddler will hit out, older children should be more contrlled.
Aggressive acts such as hitting another child foe no reason need referral. Change of Behaviour :- If children’s behaviour change on certain days or who were fine earlier may need additional support. There could be many reasons for sudden change in their behaviour such as abuse, family separation or bereavement. Attention-seeking :- While all children need attention, most children as they get older find appropriate ways of getting attention. However shouting, tipping things on the floor deliberately or being uncooperative may be a sign of underlaying difficulty.
Self-harm :- self harming is something anybody do to themselves. This includes pulling out hair, head banging or cutting ourself with sharp objects like razor. Its very rare with children and could be seen in young persons. Bullying :- There are many reasons children and young people may bully. Its important to that both victim and bully could be effected. Its usually seen in older children. If a practitioner sees any signs of inappropriate behaviour their first call should be supervisor, manager or teacher.
Further observations may be carried out and parents could be called. Sometimes this sort of behaviour may link to a medical condition or a learning difficulty. Setting usually try some different approaches and strategies before they refer to a professional. If problem continues then some professionals may contacted for support :- ProfessionalRole GP/Family doctorThis often the first port of call as the family doctor may be able to refer to onto other specialists Health visitorA health visitor may visit the family at home and give some advice.
They may refer on if needs to Educational psychologistsThe educational psychologist will look at the children’s learning and behaviour. They may give some strategies as to how to support a child. Child psychiatrista child psychiatrist will help children and young people who may have mental health issues Family counsellorSome behavioral issues are a result of difficulties within the family. A family counsellor may work with the child or whole family. Play therapistchildren who have had some trauma may see a play therapist so they can work out an dmove on from what has happened to them.