How do I know if it is abnormal behaviour?

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How do I know if it is abnormal behaviour?

It’s not always obvious what behaviours are normal or abnormal in children. Many times, adults and educators tend to think that the child may have behaviour issues when they might not. The biggest issue in identifying abnormal behaviour is that many of the symptoms look the same as normal behaviour.

Some of the most common signs can be:

  • Inattentiveness
  • Unwillingness or inability to follow instructions
  • Throws tantrums in public
  • Aggression

While children exhibiting any combination of these behaviour may be challenging to deal with, jumping straight to believing these are behavioural problems may be to misdiagnose the cause of the issue. In many cases, this may be a reflection of the child’s inability to properly communicate due to various speech and language difficulties. Sometimes, the way the child acts is just a phase they go through as part of their development. 

These are things to take into consideration:

  • The child has poor vocabulary for their age
  • The child seems to have an inability to ask for clarification when given instructions
  • The child is inappropriately rude or careless when speaking

Especially in such cases where misunderstanding and miscommunication are high, it’s doubly important for parents and educators to consider what challenges the child may be facing so they can help the child resolve their issues.The Advanced Diploma in Special Education (ADISE) programme will teach you how to diagnose children with special needs, and train you in Intervention Strategies as well as Individual Educational Plans.

CAE’s 12-month Advanced Diploma in Special Education course trains educators and parents in the identification, diagnosis and treatment of these needs and the basic principles and practices of effective teaching and learning. The programme is highly practice-oriented to ensure that what you learn in class can be applied to children with special needs under your charge.

The 6-month Diploma in Education (Special Needs) part-time programme provides an essential introduction to the various categories of exceptional children and educational programmes available. The course will also train you to confidently design and implement an Individualised Education Plan or IEP to aid in specific areas such as language and communications.

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