Behaviour refers to the way a child or young person conducts themselves. It is their actions, reactions and functioning in response to their everyday environments and situations. Challenging behaviour may impact on a child or young person’s daily life and may seriously affect both the child and their parent’s quality of life that can lead to social isolation.
In this section you can find materials which may help you to support parents who may be having difficulties in managing their child’s behaviour. You may also be able to sign post parents and carers to some of the materials.
Family Lives Confidential Helpline - 0808 800 2222
Challenging behaviour and learning disability, and how to find the right support - Mencap
Managing challenging behaviour in children - Family Action
Managing challenging behaviour Factsheet - ADHD foundation
Challenging behaviour - National Autistic Society
Dealing With Difficult Teen and Young Adult Behaviour - Young Minds
Please also see the Direct Work section for additional resources for working with children and young people with behavioural difficulties.
