Childhood Behavioral Challenges

Sometimes, it might feel like your child doesn’t behave as they should, no matter what you try. It’s important for you to understand that there are certain conditions that your child might deal with that can affect their behavior. These can make it hard for your child to function each day and it’s important to have an understanding of these conditions so that you can help your child manage their behavior and succeed in life. Our pediatricians at Mid-Kansas Pediatric Associates in East Wichita, West Wichita, and Derby, KS, can explain some common child behavioral challenges and how they can be addressed. 

Childhood Behavioral Problems 

There are certain behavioral issues that children may deal with that can affect how they behave in specific situations. It may be difficult for your child to control their impulses and emotions and there may be extra steps that you may need to take to care for your child. It’s important that these behavioral issues are addressed and that your child is able to get the care that they need to focus on the tasks at hand and react in appropriate ways. 

Common behavioral problems include: 

• Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) 
• Conduct disorder 
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 

Symptoms are different for each disorder, but you might find that your child is easily angered, struggles following rules, is aggressive, and has difficulty focusing on tasks. It’s important to talk to your pediatrician in East Wichita, West Wichita, and Derby, KS, about childhood behavioral issues if you suspect that your child might be struggling with one. 

Contact Our Pediatrician Today 

Make sure you understand what your child might be struggling with! Contact your pediatricians at Mid-Kansas Pediatric Associates in East Wichita, West Wichita, and Derby, KS, to learn more about behavioral challenges. Call for more information and to schedule your appointment today at (316) 634-2000 for the office in East Wichita, KS, (316) 773-3100 for the office in West Wichita, KS, and (316) 719-2001 for the office in Derby, KS.