Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children - Level 2

Trying the patience of parents is part of a childs healthy and normal development, its a childs way of practising their independence. As difficult and frustrating as this may be for parents, these episodes often pass. Distressed behaviour in children is pro-longed and can take many forms anger, lack of attention, physical and verbal abuse, reluctance to socialise, self-harm and risk of injury to themselves or others. The root of distressed behaviour can be varied, complex and if left unaddressed, can contribute to further mental issues in adolescence.

This online short course will enable learners to gain a general awareness of the causes of distressed behaviour, along with an understanding of appropriate ways to support a child displaying distressed behaviour. Furthermore, learners will consider how other characteristics such as mental health, learning disabilities and sensory processing or autism conditions can play a role in distressed behaviour being displayed by a child. Finally, learners will gain an understanding of how current UK legislation underpins approaches to providing support for a child who displays distressed behaviour.

This course is ideal for those who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of distressed behaviour in children. Its also valuable for anyone who is planning a career that requires an understanding of distressed behaviour and is looking to gain a qualification in this. The programme is suitable for those who desire to form a foundation due to little or no previous experience of the topic.

*If you have previously completed 'Behaviour that Challenges in Children' you will not be eligible for this course

What will I study on this course?

Unit 1: Awareness of distressed behaviour in children

• Section 1: Understand what is meant by distressed behaviour
• Section 2: Who may experience distressed behaviour
• Section 3: How distressed behaviour can be assessed in children
• Section 4: The impact distressed behaviour can have

Unit 2: Principles of intervention when working with children who display distressed behaviour

• Section 1: Understand strategies that can support children showing distressed behaviour
• Section 2: Understand how to record incidents when working with children who display distressed behaviour
• Section 3: Understand how to mitigate distressed behaviour in children
• Section 4: Understand when physical intervention should be used and the importance of using physical intervention safely when a child is displaying distressed behaviour

Unit 3: Distressed behaviour and mental health in children

• Section 1: Understand the characteristics of mental health
• Section 2: Understand how to support children with a mental health condition displaying distressed behaviour

Unit 4: Distressed behaviour and learning disabilities in children

• Section 1: Understand the characteristics of learning disabilities
• Section 2: Understand how to support children with a learning disability displaying distressed behaviour

Unit 5: Distressed behaviour, sensory processing conditions and autism spectrum conditions in children

• Section 1: Understand the characteristics of sensory processing conditions and autism spectrum conditions
• Section 2: Understand how to support children with an autism spectrum condition or sensory processing condition displaying distressed behaviour

Unit 6: Legislation and guidance for an individual providing support to children displaying distressed behaviour

• Section 1: Understand legislation relevant to distressed behaviour in children
• Section 2: Understand wider support available when working with children who display distressed behaviour
• Section 3: Understand how UK legislation can support the human rights of children who display distressed behaviour

You will be asked a series of eligibility questions during the enrolment process

Fee information

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

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Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children

How is my course assessed?

Online e-learning delivery with modular units to complete