Challenging behaviours

Challenging or disruptive child behaviours that persist or become severe can cause major problems for families or communities. This guide provides coping strategies and where to get help if parents or carers are concerned about their child's behaviour.

Online version of Challenging behaviours

PDF printable version of Challenging behaviours (PDF 650 KB large file)

The same publication in smaller sections:

Cover page (PDF 304 KB)

Challenging behaviours - introduction (PDF 47 KB)

Tantrums; What is ADHD? (PDF 202 KB)

Coping with challenging behaviours; Where to get help (PDF 31 KB)

If you are having difficulty downloading the PDF document, please email mentalhealth@health.gov.au and we will arrange for a copy to be sent to you.

Page last reviewed: 13 February 2009

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