H70168A

Children displaying distressed behaviour can be extremely difficult for parents, carers and professionals. This qualification aims to develop your knowledge of distressed behaviour in children. You will 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, you will consider how other conditions can play a role in distressed behaviour being displayed by a child. Finally, you will gain an understanding of how current 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 of distressed behaviour whether you are a parent / carer or you are planning a career which requires an understanding of distressed behaviour.

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

Age 19+

Aged 19-23 – level 2 qualification or 5 GCSEs

Aged 23+ Good level of written and spoken English

Distance Learning – all learning materials and assessments provided – fully online

Anytime – all courses to be completed in ten-week period – learn at home

Anytime

FREE