Below are the emotional and behavioral problems children may encounter:
Often lose control of their temper and in tears; exhibition of damaging or offensive behaviors
Excessive anxiety or fear
Have nightmares or sleeping disturbance
Social difficulty, fear of and resistance to interacting with strangers
Recurring somatic complaints, such as headaches, stomach aches, vomiting, which are not fully explained by a known general medical condition
Regressive behaviors, e.g. enuresis
Repetitive and persistent oppositional or hostile behaviors, e.g. often arguing with adults, refusing to follow instructions, blaming others for his mistakes