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My child is very aggressive — should I be worried?

Most childhood aggression is normal communication — especially before language and emotional skills mature — and usually settles with calm, consistent guidance. Seek a developmental check if it is frequent, intense, injures others, persists past the toddler years, or comes with delays in talking, understanding or relating. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

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What does it mean if my child is very aggressive?

Very aggressive behaviour in a child is usually communication of distress — frustration, sensory overload, big emotions or difficulty with language — not a diagnosis. Noticing the triggers reveals the support needed, and most children learn calmer coping with help. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

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What should I do if my child is very aggressive?

Aggression in children is usually communication, not character — a sign that a feeling or need is overflowing without the words or self-regulation skills to handle it. Stay calm, keep everyone safe, look for the triggers behind the behaviour, and seek a developmental check if it is frequent, intense or affecting daily life. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

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