If you require mental health crisis support, please contact your local mental health services, your GP, or telephone 111 or the emergency services.

Playing detective

Parents need to be detectives!

A magnifying glass.

The following are all common causes of distressed behaviour:

  • Accumulating anxiety leading to frustration and anger.
  • Sensory overload. 
  • Unable to communicate their needs
  • Physical health

We will discuss these causes of distressed behaviour in more detail.