Understanding the starting point
Strong reactions often communicate that demands, emotions or sensory input have exceeded a child's available coping capacity. Looking for patterns can be more useful than focusing only on behaviour.
What to consider
- Triggers, transitions and early warning signs
- Sleep, hunger, sensory load and communication demands
- What helps recovery without adding shame
Practical next steps
Track a few situations and identify one preventative change. Seek professional guidance if reactions are frequent, unsafe or substantially limiting family life.