Top Eleven HEALTH reasons for worrisome behaviour changes in children with disability

There can be lots of reasons for a change in a child’s behaviour – medication changes, boredom, abuse, overstimulation, seizures, mental illness, sensory issues, diet changes or pain. Or any combination of these! This article only addresses some of the more common physical health issues, and these should always be considered, ruled out or treated when a child’s behaviour changes significantly. 1. Reflux It’s also known as Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, and most people think of it affecting babies, pregnant women…