Medical/Physical Issues Physical pain or discomfort decrease Inattention/lack of focus Help parents find the best times ability to and learn Frequent, inconsolable of day for different activities Invasive or painful procedures may crying or screaming Teach parents to use activities result in trauma Withdrawal the child finds calming or Side effects of medication can include: Hyperactivity stimulating depending on what Increased activity level Aggression the child needs Accompany parents to medical Gastric problems appointments to help them Increased aggression explain any problematic side Drowsiness effects Sleeplessness Help parents establish calming bed time routines if is a problem Consult RN, dietitian, OT or licensed professional with expertise in social-emotional development (e.g. LCSW, LPC) if strategies are unsuccessful Parenting Issues Lack of consistency Tantrums Help parents develop Expectations for the child to progress Aggression consequences for and learn like typically-developing Withdrawal problem behaviors children follow rules Provide anticipatory guidance Ineffective or overly-harsh Anxiety and other information on both consequences typical and delayed child Lack of development knowledge development Help parents identify when they are not being consistent If concerns persist, consult a licensed professional with expertise in family relationships (e.g. LPC, LCSW)
Medical/Physical Issues Physical pain or discomfort decrease ability to and learn Invasive or painful procedures may result in trauma Side effects of medication can include: Increased activity level Gastric problems Increased aggression Drowsiness Sleeplessness Inattention/lack of focus Frequent, inconsolable crying or screaming Withdrawal Hyperactivity Aggression Help parents find the best times of day for different activities Teach parents to use activities the child finds calming or stimulating depending on what the child needs Accompany parents to medical appointments to help them explain any problematic side effects Help parents establish calming bed time routines if is a problem Consult RN, dietitian, OT or licensed professional with expertise in social-emotional development (e.g. LCSW, LPC) if strategies are unsuccessful Parenting Issues Lack of consistency Expectations for the child to progress and learn like typically-developing children Ineffective or overly-harsh consequences Lack of development knowledge Tantrums Aggression Withdrawal follow rules Anxiety Help parents develop consequences for problem behaviors Provide anticipatory guidance and other information on both typical and delayed child development Help parents identify when they are not being consistent If concerns persist, consult a licensed professional with expertise in family relationships (e.g. LPC, LCSW)
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