Behaviours that occur when the child responds to physical or emotional challenges by drawing attention to himself and can include yelling, biting, crying, kicking, pushing, throwing objects, hitting and head banging.
Expression of frustration (undesired behaviour) over loss of autonomy to perform a task, which child cannot not be expressed verbally due to limited skills.
Occurs at 18-36 months of age.
Rx:
During period of temper tantrum, parents should be calm, firm and consistent and they should not permit the child to take advantage from such situations. A 'time out', i.e. asking the child to stay alone in a safe and quiet place for a few minutes, is useful.
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