'A little boy at our nursery is becoming increasingly aggressive when he is approached by adults and while playing with other children. He is two years and ten months old and his language is still very limited. We assume that the behaviour is linked to his lack of language but we are unsure how to respond.'
To answer this question, I would suggest reflecting on this child's behaviour from a variety of angles. The child needs to be seen as a 'whole child' so that his difficulties are understood and his needs met.
There are four possible frameworks that can be used to think about behaviour:
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