Teen Angst

By KSEE Sales

February 20, 2013 Updated Feb 20, 2013 at 3:30 PM PDT

 

As a parent, you have to ask yourself at what point should I start worrying about my child's behavior problems? We're not talking about your ordinary temper tantrums, but behavior that could be something more serious. Doctor Bradley Wajda with Esano Incorporated helped us identify these behavioral problems.      

 

Dr. Wajda say most parents are confronted with brief episodes of behavior by their children, which leads them to wonder whether or not the behavior is normal. Checklists are available to help parents identify behavioral problems in their children. These check list are intended to give a preliminary idea of when there may be problems. Exasperated parents frequently describe adolescents as significantly more problematic than they really are. When applicable professional examination of the child & their behaviors is important to determine what those behaviors mean. 

 

Conduct disorder is defined by:

·Aggression toward people and animals

·Destruction of Property

·Theft and/or deceitfulness

When to seek professional attention:

·Threats of self-harm

·Substance abuse

·Abrupt behavioral extremes

·Complaints about mood issues that impair their ability to function, academically, Socially, & Occupationally.

·Disobedient, hostile and defiant behavior toward authority figures that goes beyond the bounds of normal childhood behavior defined by:

Arguing with adults

Losing their temper easily

Being angry or resentful of others

Actively defying adult requests or rules

Blaming others for their own mistakes or behaviors

Being easily annoyed by others

Deliberately annoying others

Acting spiteful or vindictive

 

For more information, call:

559/ 999-95141312 or log onto WWW.ESANOHEALTH.COM