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L'objectif n'est pas de sanctionner l'\u00e9chec, mais d'\u00e9quiper l'enfant d'un meilleur outil. Pour les situations qui persistent ou s'intensifient, un professionnel \u2014 psychologue, psychomotricien \u2014 peut construire avec vous une r\u00e9ponse adapt\u00e9e.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Mon enfant n'a presque pas de langage, comment r\u00e9duire les crises de frustration ?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Beaucoup de crises viennent d'un message qui ne peut pas sortir. Donnez \u00e0 l'enfant des moyens de communication alternatifs : quelques signes du langage sign\u00e9 associ\u00e9 \u00e0 la parole, des pictogrammes, une fiche d'images pour dire \u00ab encore \u00bb, \u00ab fini \u00bb, \u00ab aide \u00bb, \u00ab \u00e0 moi \u00bb. Entra\u00eenez ces outils au calme, hors conflit, puis proposez-les au moment o\u00f9 la tension monte. Un enfant qui peut se faire comprendre a beaucoup moins besoin de crier ou de taper. Un orthophoniste peut vous aider \u00e0 mettre en place un syst\u00e8me de communication vraiment adapt\u00e9 \u00e0 votre enfant.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Comment g\u00e9rer les comportements difficiles en public sans se sentir jug\u00e9 ?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Le regard des autres est une charge r\u00e9elle ; ne la laissez pas dicter votre r\u00e9ponse. En crise, votre priorit\u00e9 est l'enfant, pas les spectateurs : mettez-vous \u00e0 sa hauteur, baissez la voix, sortez de la source de surcharge, tenez le cadre sans c\u00e9der pour \u00ab avoir la paix \u00bb. Une courte phrase \u00e0 l'entourage \u2014 \u00ab il est en surcharge, on g\u00e8re \u00bb \u2014 suffit souvent \u00e0 d\u00e9samorcer les remarques. Pr\u00e9parez aussi les sorties en amont : dur\u00e9e courte, contrat annonc\u00e9, moment o\u00f9 l'enfant n'est ni fatigu\u00e9 ni affam\u00e9. Anticiper r\u00e9duit \u00e0 la fois les crises et votre stress.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Quand faut-il consulter un professionnel pour les comportements de mon enfant ?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Consultez lorsque les comportements s'intensifient, se dirigent contre lui-m\u00eame, apparaissent brutalement apr\u00e8s une p\u00e9riode sans difficult\u00e9, ou \u00e9puisent durablement la famille. Un changement soudain peut aussi signaler une douleur ou un inconfort que l'enfant n'exprime pas autrement : un avis m\u00e9dical permet d'\u00e9carter une cause physique. M\u00e9decin traitant, p\u00e9diatre, psychologue, psychomotricien et orthophoniste sont vos interlocuteurs selon la situation. 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It is the tiny scenes that come back every day: the coat he refuses to put on at 8:15 AM, the supermarket where everything falls apart in the yogurt aisle, the bedtime that starts again for the sixth time. When faced with a child with Down syndrome, <strong>managing challenging behaviors<\/strong> is not played out in books: it is played out in these micro-moments when we no longer know what to say, and where we often end up saying what we shouldn&#8217;t. What to do, concretely, when the situation spirals out of control?<\/pee>\n<ul class=\"dyn-pagehead__meta\">\n<li>\u23f1\ufe0f 22 min read<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udc65 For families and caregivers<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udd04 Updated in July 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"dynen dynen-inarticle\" data-dynen=\"inarticle\"><pee class=\"dynen-h\">In this article<\/pee><pee class=\"dynen-sub\">The associated training<\/pee><a class=\"dynen-form\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/courses\/managing-difficult-behaviors-of-a-child-with-down-syndrome-en\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"dynen-form__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/managing-difficult-behaviors-with-down-syndrome.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"dynen-form__body\"><span class=\"dynen-tag dynen-tag--quali\">Qualiopi Training<\/span><b>Managing the challenging behaviors of a child with Down syndrome<\/b><span class=\"dynen-go\">Discover the training \u2192<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><pee class=\"dynen-sub\">The cited resources<\/pee>\n<div class=\"dynen-grid dynen-grid--ico\"><a class=\"dynen-ico dynen-dom--emotions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/our-tools\/emotion-thermometer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/dynseo-enrichment\/assets\/tools\/thermometre-des-emotions.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\" loading=\"lazy\"><b>Emotion thermometer<\/b><span class=\"dynen-go\">Discover \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"dynen-ico dynen-dom--autonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/our-tools\/choice-wheel-dynseo-training-tools\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/dynseo-enrichment\/assets\/tools\/roue-des-choix.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\" loading=\"lazy\"><b>Choice wheel &#8211; DYNSEO Training Tools<\/b><span class=\"dynen-go\">Discover \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<pee class=\"dynen-sub\">Printable notebooks \u2014 SCARLETT Collection<\/pee>\n<div class=\"dynen-covers\"><a class=\"dynen-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/scarlettsnotebooks\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/EDITH_DE_01_berlin-von-frueher_CARREE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><span>Berlin from the past<\/span><\/a><a class=\"dynen-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/scarlettsnotebooks\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/EDITH_DE_02_der-schwarzwald_CARREE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><span>The Black Forest<\/span><\/a><a class=\"dynen-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/scarlettsnotebooks\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/EDITH_DE_03_die-nord-und-ostseekueste_CARREE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><span>The North and Baltic Sea Coast<\/span><\/a><a class=\"dynen-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/scarlettsnotebooks\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/EDITH_DE_04_die-alpen_CARREE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><span>The Alps<\/span><\/a><a class=\"dynen-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/scarlettsnotebooks\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/EDITH_DE_06_die-50er-und-60er-jahre_CARREE.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><span>The 50s and 60s<\/span><\/a><a class=\"dynen-cover dynen-cover--more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/scarlettsnotebooks\/\"><span>See the SCARLETT collection \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<aside class=\"dyn-hero\" aria-label=\"Training presented in this article\">\n<div class=\"dyn-hero__grid\">\n<div class=\"dyn-hero__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/courses\/managing-difficult-behaviors-of-a-child-with-down-syndrome-en\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/managing-difficult-behaviors-with-down-syndrome.png\" alt=\"DYNSEO Training 'Managing the challenging behaviors of a child with Down syndrome'\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"dyn-hero__body\">\n      <span class=\"dyn-hero__eyebrow\">The training related to this article<\/span>\n      <pee class=\"dyn-hero__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/courses\/managing-difficult-behaviors-of-a-child-with-down-syndrome-en\/\">Managing the challenging behaviors of a child with Down syndrome<\/a><\/pee>\n      <pee class=\"dyn-hero__pitch\">Everything this article explains, put into practice.<\/pee>\n<ul class=\"dyn-badges\">\n<li>\ud83c\udfa5 6 modules \u00b7 15 lessons<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcbb 100 % online<\/li>\n<li>\u23f1\ufe0f At your own pace<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udfc5 Qualiopi organization<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf0d 9 languages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"dyn-hero__actions\">\n        <a class=\"dyn-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/courses\/managing-difficult-behaviors-of-a-child-with-down-syndrome-en\/\">See the training<\/a><br \/>\n        <span class=\"dyn-hero__price\">20.0 \u20ac<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<pee>This article addresses the problem where it is experienced: ten real and frequent situations, described as they occur. For each, you will find what is really happening from the child&#8217;s side, the spontaneous reaction that almost always makes things worse, then the step-by-step response \u2014 with the exact words to use and the actions to take \u2014 and finally how to reduce the risk of the scene happening again. Nothing theoretical: tools you can test starting tonight.<\/pee>\n<section class=\"dyn-tldr\">\n<h2>The essentials in 30 seconds<\/h2>\n<pee>For a child with Down syndrome, most challenging behaviors are neither tantrums nor bad will: they are <strong>attempts at communication<\/strong> or reactions to something overwhelming \u2014 too fast, too loud, too unpredictable, too hard to articulate.<\/pee>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Three universally valid reflexes<\/strong> \u2014 slow down the pace, reduce the number of instructions, announce in advance what will happen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What almost always makes it worse<\/strong> \u2014 raising your voice, multiplying the &#8220;no&#8217;s&#8221;, reasoning in the middle of a crisis, giving in after refusing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A behavior always has a function<\/strong> \u2014 to obtain, to avoid, to calm down, or to attract attention. Understanding it is already half the answer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The visual helps more than words<\/strong> \u2014 images, pictograms, gestures, and routines relieve a child who processes language more slowly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You have the right to feel overwhelmed.<\/strong> That does not make you a bad parent: it makes you someone who needs tools, not guilt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<nav class=\"dyn-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of contents\">\n  <pee>The 10 situations<\/pee>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s1\">He refuses to get dressed when we are already late<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s2\">He throws himself on the floor in the middle of the store<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s3\">He hits, pushes, or bites when frustrated<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s4\">Every end of activity triggers a crisis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s5\">He repeats the same request without stopping<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s6\">He only eats a handful of foods<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s7\">He screams and covers his ears as soon as there are people<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s8\">He runs away as soon as we let go of his hand<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s9\">He refuses anything that resembles learning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-s10\">The never-ending bedtime<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-recap\">Managing challenging behaviors: what to do, the summary table<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dyn-faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 1 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s1\">1. He refuses to get dressed even though we&#8217;re already late<\/h2>\n<pee><em>8&nbsp;a.m.&nbsp;10, in the hallway. The school bus comes in twenty minutes. You hold out the sweater: \u201cCome on, let&#8217;s get dressed!\u201d He sits on the floor, crosses his arms, and stares at a point on the wall. You repeat three times, faster each time. He still doesn&#8217;t move.<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What\u2019s happening: the child with Down syndrome processes language more slowly and often needs more time to move from an idea to action. A command given in urgency, in a busy hallway, arrives like a block that he hasn&#8217;t finished decoding before another is sent his way. The refusal is not stubbornness: it\u2019s a saturated brain that hits pause. Sometimes, there is a real need for control over a morning where everything is imposed on him.<\/pee>\n<pee>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: repeating louder and faster, then dressing the child by force \u201cto save time.\u201d Immediate result: he stiffens, the scene drags on, and you have taught his brain that the morning is a time of struggle.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Break it down into a single micro-command.<\/strong> Not \u201cget dressed\u201d but \u201clet&#8217;s put on the sweater.\u201d One action at a time, phrased in the present, while showing the clothing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allow real response time.<\/strong> Count five to ten seconds in silence after the command. This latency time is not slowness: it\u2019s the time he needs to initiate the action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offer a choice, not an order.<\/strong> \u201cDo you want to wear the blue sweater or the red sweater?\u201d The choice gives back control without negotiating the principle: in both cases, he gets dressed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rely on visuals.<\/strong> A strip of images \u201ctoilet \u2192 clothes \u2192 breakfast \u2192 shoes\u201d displayed at child height transforms your voice into a reference he can follow on his own.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pee>How to prevent this from happening again: prepare the clothes the night before laid out in the order of putting them on, and start the morning ritual always at the same time, in the same order. Consistency does more for morning autonomy than any command.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> chaining commands, raising your voice, dressing him by force without warning, or blaming him for being \u201cslow\u201d \u2014 this word establishes an image of himself that he will struggle to escape.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 2 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s2\">2. He throws himself on the floor in the middle of the store<\/h2>\n<pee><em>Yogurt aisle, a crowded Saturday. He wants the pack of cookies, you say no, and in a second he is lying on the tile, screaming. Eyes turn to you. You feel judged, you whisper \u201cget up, you\u2019re embarrassing me,\u201d and he screams even louder.<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What\u2019s happening: the public meltdown mixes two things. A real frustration \u2014 he wanted something and isn\u2019t getting it \u2014 and sensory overload: light, noise, crowd, it\u2019s all already too much even before the \u201cno.\u201d In the midst of a meltdown, the part of the brain that reasons is literally offline. Speaking logic to him at that moment is like talking to someone who can no longer hear.<\/pee>\n<pee>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: negotiating under the gaze of others, then giving in \u201cto make it stop.\u201d It\u2019s human, but his brain retains a very effective lesson: throwing himself on the floor makes the cookies appear. The scene will repeat, faster and louder.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Get down to his level and lower your voice.<\/strong> Squat down, speak slowly and softly. Your physical calm has more effect than your words.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Name the emotion without judging.<\/strong> \u201cYou\u2019re angry because you want the cookies. I understand.\u201d Putting a word to what he\u2019s experiencing often reduces the intensity a notch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintain the framework without discourse.<\/strong> \u201cNo cookies today.\u201d One sentence, not ten. We don\u2019t reason during a meltdown, we go through it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Move away from the source of overload.<\/strong> Move away from the aisle, to a quieter spot in the store or the exit, and wait for the wave to pass before moving on.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pee>How to prevent this from happening again: announce the contract before entering \u2014 \u201cwe&#8217;re buying bread and milk, that&#8217;s all\u201d \u2014 by showing a small list in pictures that he can hold. Keep the shopping short, at a time when he is neither tired nor hungry, and give him a role: push the cart, place the bananas.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> giving in after ten minutes, humiliating him in front of others, or promising a reward for him to be quiet \u2014 this turns the crisis into a bargaining chip.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 3 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s3\">3. He hits, pushes, or bites when he is frustrated<\/h2>\n<pee><em>His little brother takes a car from him. He doesn&#8217;t have the words to say \u201cgive it back to me,\u201d so he bites his shoulder. The little one screams, you rush over, you scold loudly: \u201cWe don\u2019t bite!\u201d The next day, the same thing happens.<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What is happening: hitting or biting, in a child whose language is still developing, is often a missing word. Frustration builds up, the verbal tool to say \u201cstop,\u201d \u201cit&#8217;s mine,\u201d \u201cI need help\u201d is not yet available, and the body takes over. It\u2019s not meanness: it\u2019s an emergency communication with the only means at hand. The action instantly relieves the tension, which explains why it repeats.<\/pee>\n<pee>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: reacting with a big movement, a shout, a long moral explanation. The agitation and intense attention that follow can, paradoxically, reinforce the behavior in a child who was just trying to get a reaction.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Intervene on the body, calmly and briefly.<\/strong> Interpose your hand, separate, and say in a firm but low voice: \u201cStop. We don\u2019t hurt.\u201d Short, clear, without a sermon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide the missing word or gesture.<\/strong> \u201cYou wanted the car. We say: mine.\u201d Show the corresponding sign or pictogram. You replace the bite with a tool.<\/li>\n<li><strong>First, take care of the bitten child, soberly.<\/strong> Redirect attention to the affected person, without dramatizing, which removes the benefit of attention from the action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strongly praise the time he uses the word.<\/strong> When he says or signs \u201cmine\u201d instead of biting, immediately and precisely congratulate him: \u201cWell done, you said mine!\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pee>How to prevent this from happening again: equip him with some key words in sign language associated with speech and in pictures \u2014 \u201cmine,\u201d \u201chelp,\u201d \u201cstop,\u201d \u201cagain\u201d \u2014 and practice them calmly, outside of conflict. A child who has the right tool uses it before resorting to biting.<\/pee>\n<div class=\"dyn-note\">\n  <strong>\ud83d\udca1 When to consult<\/strong>\n  <pee>Intensifying aggression, directed at himself, or suddenly appearing after a period without difficulty deserves advice. Describe the scenes precisely \u2014 when, with whom, just before, just after \u2014 to your doctor, pediatrician, or psychologist: it\u2019s these details that guide the support, never the summary \u201che is aggressive.\u201d<\/pee>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 4 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s4\">4. Every end of activity triggers a crisis<\/h2>\n<pee><em>He is playing in the park, everything is going well. You announce: \u201cOkay, we\u2019re going home!\u201d and it\u2019s a collapse \u2014 crying, limp body, refusal to leave the slide. The same scenario for turning off cartoons or putting away toys.<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What is happening: transitions are one of the most difficult moments for many children with Down syndrome. Moving from one enjoyable activity to another requires mental flexibility, a function that develops slowly. Without an announcement, the \u201cwe&#8217;re going home\u201d falls like a sudden and incomprehensible break: what existed a moment ago disappears all at once. The crisis is a reaction to the unexpected as much as to the end of pleasure.<\/pee>\n<pee>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: deciding on the end without warning, then taking the crying child away. He experiences each transition as an unpleasant surprise and ends up being wary of any pleasant moment, knowing that it can stop without warning.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Announce in advance, concretely.<\/strong> \u201cJust two more slides, and then we go home.\u201d The number speaks more than the abstract duration for a young child.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make time visible.<\/strong> A timer, an hourglass, or a visual timer shows the passing time: the end becomes predictable instead of being imposed by your voice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create a transition ritual.<\/strong> Always the same little phrase or gesture \u2014 \u201cwe say goodbye to the slide\u201d \u2014 gives a reassuring anchor point.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Announce what comes next.<\/strong> \u201cWe\u2019re going home, and at home we\u2019ll do a puzzle.\u201d A transition to something positive is negotiated much better than a transition to emptiness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pee>How to prevent this from happening again: set up an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/tableau-routines-illustrees\/\">illustrated routine chart<\/a> so that the sequence of moments in the day becomes predictable. A child who knows what to expect is much less resistant to what happens.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> abrupt endings without notice, repeated \u201churry up,\u201d and extending \u201cjust five more minutes\u201d after announcing the end \u2014 this teaches him that the announcement has no value.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 5 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s5\">5. He repeats the same request without ever stopping<\/h2>\n<pee><em>\u201cAre we going to grandma\u2019s? Are we going to grandma\u2019s? Are we going to grandma\u2019s?\u201d You have answered ten times. By the twentieth, you snap: \u201cStop, I already said yes!\u201d The question starts again immediately.<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What\u2019s happening: repetition, or perseveration, often serves a calming function. Asking the question again is a way to check that the world is stable and predictable: each answer reassures for a second, then anxiety returns and so does the question. It can also signal that your verbal response was not enough to anchor the information because it was abstract or too far in the future.<\/pee>\n<pee>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: getting annoyed and responding more and more curtly. Irritation increases the child&#8217;s anxiety, thus his need to verify, thus the frequency of questions: it goes in circles.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Respond once clearly, then anchor visually.<\/strong> \u201cYes, this afternoon.\u201d Then show it on a timeline or point to the clock: \u201cWhen the big hand is there.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Redirect him to the support rather than to you.<\/strong> For the next question: \u201cLook at the chart, it\u2019s written.\u201d The child learns to self-reassure without depending on your voice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Name the worry behind the question.<\/strong> \u201cAre you afraid we\u2019ll forget? We won\u2019t forget.\u201d Addressing the emotion often dries up the source.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Redirect to a concrete action.<\/strong> \u201cIn the meantime, shall we prepare the bag for grandma?\u201d A task that prepares for the event occupies the wait usefully.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pee>How to prevent this from happening again: make the flow of the day visible from the morning, with the expected events. The less uncertainty the child has to manage, the less he needs to dissolve it through repetition.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> responding each time as if it were the first, completely ignoring, or mocking the question \u2014 three ways to maintain the loop.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 CTA MILIEU \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"dyn-cta\">\n<h3>These situations, analyzed and put into practice<\/h3>\n<pee>The DYNSEO training \u201cManagement of difficult behaviors of a child with Down syndrome\u201d goes through these everyday scenes step by step: understanding the function of behavior, communicating differently, setting a secure framework. 15 short lessons, 100% online, at your own pace, unlimited access.<\/pee>\n  <a class=\"dyn-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/courses\/managing-difficult-behaviors-of-a-child-with-down-syndrome-en\/\">Discover the training \u2014 20&nbsp;\u20ac<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 6 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s6\">6. He only eats a handful of foods<\/h2>\n<pee><em>At the table, he pushes the plate away with the back of his hand. For months, he only wants pasta, bread, and applesauce. You worry, you insist: \u201cOne more bite, for mommy,\u201d the meal drags on and ends in tears.<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What\u2019s at play: food selectivity can have several roots in a child with Down syndrome \u2014 a sensory sensitivity to textures, muscle tone that makes chewing more tiring, a need for predictability that makes the familiar preferable. Refusal is not a table whim: it is often a response to real discomfort. The meal then becomes a battleground where the child, who controls very little, at least controls what goes into his mouth.<\/pee>\n<pee>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: forcing, bargaining, turning every meal into an arm wrestling match. The pressure increases the stress associated with mealtime, and the new food becomes even more threatening.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Offer without imposing.<\/strong> Present the new food on the plate, in small quantity, next to a liked food, without forcing him to eat it. Visual familiarity precedes the desire to taste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lower the pressure of the gaze.<\/strong> Do not comment on every bite. A scrutinized child eats less well: let the meal be a shared moment, not an evaluation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Involve him beforehand.<\/strong> Touching, washing, placing the foods during preparation tames what is scary, far from the stakes of the plate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintain a regular framework.<\/strong> Fixed mealtimes, sitting down, without snacking in between, help appetite settle without battle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"dyn-alerte\">\n  <strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Don&#8217;t stay alone on nutrition<\/strong>\n  <pee>Marked selectivity, weight loss, repeated choking (systematic coughing while eating or drinking) or worsening refusal require professional advice. Talk to the doctor, pediatrician, or a speech therapist trained in oral skills. This article provides posture guidelines; it does not replace an assessment or personalized swallowing instructions, which are solely the responsibility of health professionals.<\/pee>\n<\/div>\n<pee><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> forcing to finish the plate, rewarding dessert against vegetables, or cooking a different dish for each refusal \u2014 these reflexes reinforce selectivity instead of opening it up.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 7 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s7\">7. He screams and covers his ears as soon as there are people around<\/h2>\n<pee><em>Family meal, fifteen people, everyone talks at the same time, the TV is on. He starts screaming, covers his ears, stomps his feet. An uncle says: \u201cHe is badly raised, that one.\u201d You don\u2019t know where to put yourself.<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What\u2019s at play: sensory overload. Too many sounds to filter, too much movement, too many simultaneous stimuli: the brain no longer sorts, everything comes at once and at full volume. Covering his ears and screaming are not provocations: they are attempts to protect himself and reduce the pressure. It\u2019s a signal of distress, not a challenge.<\/pee>\n<pee>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: adding noise \u2014 \u201ccalm down!\u201d shouted over the din \u2014 or insisting that he stays \u201cmake an effort.\u201d We pile overload on top of overload.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Reduce sensory input.<\/strong> Turn off the TV, lower the music, invite the group to speak more quietly. This is the most effective and immediate lever.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide a refuge.<\/strong> \u201cCome on, let&#8217;s go to the room for two minutes.\u201d A quiet and dark place allows the nervous system to calm down.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speak little, softly.<\/strong> Fewer words, low tone, calm presence. Your calm is contagious.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan soothing tools.<\/strong> Noise-canceling headphones, a soft or familiar object can help him navigate an environment that cannot always be modified.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pee>How to prevent it from happening again: anticipate large gatherings \u2014 arrive before the crowd, identify a quiet corner, plan regular breaks, limit duration. Also inform close ones in one sentence: \u201cwhen he covers his ears, it means there\u2019s too much noise for him, we lower our voices.\u201d<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> forcing him to stay \u201cto get used to it,\u201d shouting louder than him, or letting those around him label him \u201cbadly raised\u201d without explaining what is really happening.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 8 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s8\">8. He runs away as soon as we let go of his hand<\/h2>\n<pee><em>On the sidewalk, you search for your keys for a second. When you look up, he runs towards the road laughing. Your heart stops. You catch up to him, you scream in fear, he bursts out laughing even more.<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What is at play: impulsive running combines several things. An impulsivity linked to still immature inhibitory control, a slowly developing awareness of danger, and sometimes a game \u2014 running triggers a spectacular reaction from the adult, which is very interesting for the child. The laughter is not mockery: it is often the excitement of running and the reaction obtained.<\/pee>\n<pee>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: the big emotional reaction \u2014 screams, spectacular chase \u2014 that turns a danger into an exciting game to replay. Unintentionally, we reward the escape.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Secure first, explain later.<\/strong> Take his hand firmly, get down to his level, and calmly say: \u201cStop. The road is dangerous. We hold hands.\u201d Brief and serious, without a big show.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduce the game reaction.<\/strong> Neutral and firm works better than a loud shout: we take away the spectacle benefit from running.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the rule concrete and repeated.<\/strong> At every sidewalk, the same ritual: \u201cwe stop at the edge, we look, we hold hands.\u201d Repetition establishes the habit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Give a positive instruction to do.<\/strong> \u201cYou hold my pocket\u201d or \u201cyou hold the stroller\u201d gives a concrete action, easier to follow than \u201cdon\u2019t run.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pee>How to prevent it from happening again: through concrete prevention \u2014 hand held systematically near roads, harness or safety wrist strap for toddlers if necessary, secured gates and doors at home. The safety of the environment does most of the work; the verbal instruction comes second.<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> turning the scene into a playful chase, laughing nervously, or relying solely on the fact that he \u201cwill eventually understand the danger.\u201d<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 9 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s9\">9. He refuses anything that resembles learning<\/h2>\n<pee><em>You take out the activity book recommended by the school. He closes it, pushes the table away, says \u201c&nbsp;no&nbsp;\u201d and goes to play. You insist: \u201c&nbsp;You have to work to progress.&nbsp;\u201d The tone rises, the session turns into a conflict, and no one learns anything.<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What is at stake: a task that is too difficult reminds him of failure at every attempt. When the task exceeds what the child can succeed at, refusal becomes a very logical protection: it&#8217;s better not to try than to fail again. There is also real fatigue and a need for meaning \u2014 a child invests in what has a visible purpose for him, not in an abstract page. The \u201c&nbsp;no&nbsp;\u201d often means \u201c&nbsp;it&#8217;s too hard&nbsp;\u201d or \u201c&nbsp;I don&#8217;t understand what it&#8217;s for&nbsp;.\u201d<\/pee>\n<pee>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: insisting, predicting the future (\u201c&nbsp;you will never know&nbsp;\u201d), chaining sessions. Learning is permanently associated with an unpleasant moment, and refusal strengthens.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Lower the bar to success.<\/strong> A task succeeded three times is better than a task failed ten times. Start from a level where he wins, then gradually increase.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make learning concrete and short.<\/strong> Counting the cutlery while setting the table, sorting socks by color: the same skill, with a visible goal, without the label \u201c&nbsp;work&nbsp;.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use play.<\/strong> An app like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/jeux-de-memoire\/coco-jeux-enfants\/\">COCO<\/a>, designed for children aged 5 to 10, allows you to adjust the level and turns stimulation into a pleasant moment rather than a chore.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiate the duration, not the principle.<\/strong> \u201c&nbsp;Five minutes, and then we play&nbsp;\u201d almost always gets more than \u201c&nbsp;you have to do it&nbsp;.\u201d Always end on a success.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pee>How to prevent this from happening again: break it down, value each small progress and make it visible on a chart. To go further on supports and adapting activities, our dedicated article details the concrete adjustments to be made (see the series at the end of the article).<\/pee>\n<pee><strong>\u274c To avoid&nbsp;:<\/strong> long sessions, comparisons with other children, discouraging predictions, and turning into a full-time teacher \u2014 at the risk of damaging the bond.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 10 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s10\">10. The bedtime that never ends<\/h2>\n<pee><em>9 PM. You put him to bed at 8:30 PM. Since then, he has gotten up five times: a glass of water, a hug, a fear, another hug. You are exhausted, you end up raising your voice, and he cries \u2014 which further delays sleep.<\/em><\/pee>\n<pee>What is at stake: bedtime requires separation, staying alone in the dark, and letting go of control: a lot to manage at once. In a child with Down syndrome, sleep disorders are common and may have a medical component \u2014 hence the importance of discussing it with the doctor. The back and forth are not manipulation: they seek to regain connection and security when everything becomes uncertain.<\/pee>\n<pee>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: getting angry, negotiating differently each night, or yielding to increasing demands. The unpredictability of the ritual increases anxiety, and anxiety delays sleep.<\/pee>\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n<li><strong>Establish a short, fixed, and predictable ritual.<\/strong> Always the same sequence \u2014 pajamas, teeth, story, hug, light \u2014 in the same order. Regularity is the most powerful behavioral sleeping aid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the ritual visual.<\/strong> A strip of bedtime images allows the child to follow the steps and understand that, at the end, we sleep. The sequence reassures because it has a clear ending.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Respond briefly to reminders, without feeding the loop.<\/strong> When he gets up, calmly take him back to bed with a short and identical phrase: \u201c&nbsp;It&#8217;s time to sleep, I&#8217;m right here.&nbsp;\u201d Few words, little light, little stimulation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secure the sleep environment.<\/strong> Soft night light, reassuring object, quiet and cool room: we act on what scares rather than on the child&#8217;s will.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"dyn-alerte\">\n  <strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Sleep should also be monitored medically<\/strong>\n  <pee>Significant snoring, breathing pauses during the night, very restless sleep, or marked drowsiness during the day should be reported to the doctor: sleep-related breathing disorders are more common in children with Down syndrome and can affect mood and behavior. Sleep requires medical monitoring; this article only provides guidelines for evening organization.<\/pee>\n<\/div>\n<pee><strong>\u274c To avoid&nbsp;:<\/strong> changing the rules every night, indefinitely prolonging the ritual, or turning bedtime into a negotiation \u2014 consistency reassures more than any indulgence.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 SUMMARY \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-recap\">Managing difficult behaviors&nbsp;: what to do, the summary table<\/h2>\n<pee>To print and display on the refrigerator during the first weeks&nbsp;: it&#8217;s in the heat of the moment that we forget what we understood calmly. This table summarizes, for each situation, the reflex to have and the trap to avoid.<\/pee>\n<div class=\"dyn-tablewrap\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Situation<\/th>\n<th>\u2705 The reflex to have<\/th>\n<th>\u274c To avoid<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Refusal to get dressed<\/td>\n<td>A micro-instruction at a time, a choice, a visual support<\/td>\n<td>Chain commands, dress by force, raise your voice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tantrum in the store<\/td>\n<td>Get down to their level, name the emotion, maintain the framework, leave<\/td>\n<td>Give in for peace, humiliate, promise a reward<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hitting or biting<\/td>\n<td>Briefly stop the action, provide the missing word or sign<\/td>\n<td>Long speech, yelling, lengthy moralizing that feeds attention<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Transition crisis<\/td>\n<td>Announce in advance, make time visible, end ritual<\/td>\n<td>Stop without warning, prolong after the announcement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Repetition of requests<\/td>\n<td>Respond once, anchor on a support, name the worry<\/td>\n<td>Get annoyed, ignore, mock the question<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Food selectivity<\/td>\n<td>Offer without forcing, lower the pressure, involve in cooking<\/td>\n<td>Force to finish, bargain for dessert, cook a separate dish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sensory overload<\/td>\n<td>Reduce noise, offer a refuge, speak softly<\/td>\n<td>Yell louder, force to stay &#8220;to get used to it&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Impulsive running away<\/td>\n<td>Secure first, brief and repeated rule, positive instruction<\/td>\n<td>Spectacular chase, laughing, betting everything on words<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Refusal to learn<\/td>\n<td>Lower the difficulty, make it concrete, use play<\/td>\n<td>Insist, predict failure, chain sessions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Endless bedtime<\/td>\n<td>Short and fixed ritual, visual support, brief responses<\/td>\n<td>Change the rules every night, negotiate, prolong the ritual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dyn-note\">\n  <strong>\ud83d\udca1 The principle that applies to all ten<\/strong>\n  <pee>Before reacting, ask yourself one question&nbsp;: <em>what purpose does this behavior serve for them&nbsp;?<\/em> Getting something, avoiding something too difficult, calming down, or attracting attention. A response addressing this function \u2014 and not the behavior itself \u2014 defuses the situation much more effectively than punishment or explanation.<\/pee>\n<\/div>\n<pee>Three free tools complement these situations very well&nbsp;: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/our-tools\/emotion-thermometer\/\">emotion thermometer<\/a>, to help the child identify rising tension before it explodes&nbsp;; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/our-tools\/choice-wheel-dynseo-training-tools\/\">choice wheel<\/a>, which offers calming options when anger rises&nbsp;; and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/fiche-communication-adaptee-trisomie\/\">adapted communication sheet<\/a>, to equip the child with the words and signs they lack. Find them all in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/our-tools\/\">catalog of free tools<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/guide-adaptation-pedagogique-trisomie\/\">educational adaptation guide<\/a> to go further in learning.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 SERIES \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2>To go further<\/h2>\n<div class=\"dyn-serie\">\n  <a href=\"#comprendre-ce-qui-se-joue\"><span>In-depth guide<\/span>Down syndrome and difficult behaviors&nbsp;: the complete guide to understand what is at stake<\/a><br \/>\n  <a href=\"#activites-supports-amenagements\"><span>Toolbox<\/span>Activities, supports, and concrete adjustments to implement daily<\/a><br \/>\n  <a href=\"#aides-interlocuteurs-duree\"><span>Help &amp; contacts<\/span>Who to contact, what help is available, and how to sustain it over time<\/a><br \/>\n  <a href=\"#presentation-formation\"><span>The training<\/span>Program, content, and who the DYNSEO training on difficult behaviors is aimed at<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<pee>On the stimulation side, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/jeux-de-memoire\/coco-jeux-enfants\/\">COCO<\/a> app offers cognitive games designed for children aged 5 to 10, with adjustable levels that avoid the repeated failure mentioned in situation 9. You can also explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/our-tests\/\">cognitive tests<\/a> DYNSEO and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/brain-games-apps\/clint-brain-games-for-adults\/\">CLINT<\/a> app for teenagers and young adults.<\/pee>\n<p><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 FAQ \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dyn-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"dyn-faq\">\n<h3>How to know if it&#8217;s behavior related to Down syndrome or just typical child opposition?<\/h3>\n<pee>Both often coexist, and the distinction matters less than the function of the behavior. Instead, ask yourself: what is the child trying to obtain, avoid, or express? A behavior that recurs in the same contexts \u2014 transitions, noise, difficult tasks, blocked language \u2014 generally points to an unmet need rather than provocation. When in doubt, describe the scenes precisely to your doctor, pediatrician, or psychologist: the detail &#8220;when, with whom, just before, just after&#8221; guides support much better than the label &#8220;he is difficult.&#8221;<\/pee>\n<h3>Should a child with Down syndrome be punished when he hits or has a tantrum?<\/h3>\n<pee>Punishment is not very effective when the behavior expresses a need or overload: it adds stress without providing an alternative. More useful: set a clear and consistent framework, briefly stop the dangerous action, then calmly teach the word, sign, or action that replaces the behavior. Strongly reinforce the appropriate reaction when it occurs. The goal is not to punish failure but to equip the child with a better tool. For situations that persist or intensify, a professional \u2014 psychologist, psychomotor therapist \u2014 can work with you to develop an appropriate response.<\/pee>\n<h3>My child has almost no language, how to reduce frustration tantrums?<\/h3>\n<pee>Many tantrums come from a message that cannot come out. Provide the child with alternative communication means: some signs from sign language associated with speech, pictograms, a picture sheet to say &#8220;more,&#8221; &#8220;finished,&#8221; &#8220;help,&#8221; &#8220;mine.&#8221; Practice these tools calmly, outside of conflict, then offer them when tension rises. A child who can make themselves understood has much less need to scream or hit. A speech therapist can help you set up a communication system that is truly adapted to your child.<\/pee>\n<h3>How to manage difficult behaviors in public without feeling judged?<\/h3>\n<pee>The gaze of others is a real burden; do not let it dictate your response. In a crisis, your priority is the child, not the spectators: get down to their level, lower your voice, step away from the source of overload, maintain the framework without giving in to &#8220;have peace.&#8221; A short phrase to those around \u2014 &#8220;he is overwhelmed, we are managing&#8221; \u2014 often suffices to defuse remarks. Also prepare outings in advance: short duration, announced contract, a moment when the child is neither tired nor hungry. Anticipating reduces both tantrums and your stress.<\/pee>\n<h3>When should I consult a professional for my child&#8217;s behaviors?<\/h3>\n<pee>Consult when behaviors intensify, turn against themselves, appear suddenly after a period without difficulty, or sustainably exhaust the family. A sudden change may also signal pain or discomfort that the child does not express otherwise: a medical opinion can rule out a physical cause. Your contacts depending on the situation include the general practitioner, pediatrician, psychologist, psychomotor therapist, and speech therapist. In case of emergency \u2014 injury, respiratory distress, malaise \u2014 contact your country&#8217;s emergency services without delay. Asking for help is never a parental failure: it is a care reflex.<\/pee>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dyn-note\">\n  <strong>\u2139\ufe0f Information and not medical advice<\/strong>\n  <pee>This article provides general guidelines for the daily lives of families and caregivers. It does not replace a diagnosis, medical advice, or personalized support. Each child is unique, so discuss your situation with the team that follows your child: doctor, pediatrician, psychologist, psychomotor therapist, or speech therapist. In case of signs of distress or sudden changes, consult without delay.<\/pee>\n<\/div>\n<pee>The <strong>management of difficult behaviors<\/strong> of a child with Down syndrome does not rely on a magic technique, but on a change of perspective: behind every scene, there is a need, an emotion, or a message. Knowing what to do starts with slowing down, observing the function of the behavior, and then responding to that need with simple words, images, and a consistent framework. 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It is the tiny scenes that come back every day: the coat he refuses to put on at 8:15 AM, the supermarket where everything falls apart in the yogurt aisle, the bedtime that starts again for the sixth time. When faced with a child with Down syndrome, <strong>managing challenging behaviors<\/strong> is not played out in books: it is played out in these micro-moments when we no longer know what to say, and where we often end up saying what we shouldn't. What to do, concretely, when the situation spirals out of control?<\/p>\n  <ul class=\"dyn-pagehead__meta\">\n    <li>\u23f1\ufe0f 22 min read<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\udc65 For families and caregivers<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\udd04 Updated in July 2026<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/header><section class=\"dynen dynen-inarticle\" data-dynen=\"inarticle\"><p class=\"dynen-h\">In this article<\/p><p class=\"dynen-sub\">The associated training<\/p><a class=\"dynen-form\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/courses\/gestion-des-comportements-difficiles-dun-enfant-atteint-de-trisomie-21\/\"><div class=\"dynen-form__img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gestion-des-comportements-difficiles-dun-enfant-atteint-de-trisomie-21.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"dynen-form__body\"><span class=\"dynen-tag dynen-tag--quali\">Qualiopi Training<\/span><b>Managing the challenging behaviors of a child with Down syndrome<\/b><span class=\"dynen-go\">Discover the training \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><p class=\"dynen-sub\">The cited resources<\/p><div class=\"dynen-grid dynen-grid--ico\"><a class=\"dynen-ico dynen-dom--emotions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/thermometre-des-emotions\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/dynseo-enrichment\/assets\/tools\/thermometre-des-emotions.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\" loading=\"lazy\"><b>Emotion thermometer<\/b><span class=\"dynen-go\">Discover \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"dynen-ico dynen-dom--autonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/roue-des-choix\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/dynseo-enrichment\/assets\/tools\/roue-des-choix.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\" loading=\"lazy\"><b>Choice wheel - 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For each, you will find what is really happening from the child's side, the spontaneous reaction that almost always makes things worse, then the step-by-step response \u2014 with the exact words to use and the actions to take \u2014 and finally how to reduce the risk of the scene happening again. Nothing theoretical: tools you can test starting tonight.<\/p>\n\n<section class=\"dyn-tldr\">\n  <h2>The essentials in 30 seconds<\/h2>\n  <p>For a child with Down syndrome, most challenging behaviors are neither tantrums nor bad will: they are <strong>attempts at communication<\/strong> or reactions to something overwhelming \u2014 too fast, too loud, too unpredictable, too hard to articulate.<\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li><strong>Three universally valid reflexes<\/strong> \u2014 slow down the pace, reduce the number of instructions, announce in advance what will happen.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>What almost always makes it worse<\/strong> \u2014 raising your voice, multiplying the \"no's\", reasoning in the middle of a crisis, giving in after refusing.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>A behavior always has a function<\/strong> \u2014 to obtain, to avoid, to calm down, or to attract attention. Understanding it is already half the answer.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>The visual helps more than words<\/strong> \u2014 images, pictograms, gestures, and routines relieve a child who processes language more slowly.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>You have the right to feel overwhelmed.<\/strong> That does not make you a bad parent: it makes you someone who needs tools, not guilt.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n<nav class=\"dyn-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of contents\">\n  <p>The 10 situations<\/p>\n  <ol>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s1\">He refuses to get dressed when we are already late<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s2\">He throws himself on the floor in the middle of the store<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s3\">He hits, pushes, or bites when frustrated<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s4\">Every end of activity triggers a crisis<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s5\">He repeats the same request without stopping<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s6\">He only eats a handful of foods<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s7\">He screams and covers his ears as soon as there are people<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s8\">He runs away as soon as we let go of his hand<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s9\">He refuses anything that resembles learning<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-s10\">The never-ending bedtime<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-recap\">Managing challenging behaviors: what to do, the summary table<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#dyn-faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 1 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s1\">1. He refuses to get dressed even though we're already late<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>8&nbsp;a.m.&nbsp;10, in the hallway. The school bus comes in twenty minutes. You hold out the sweater: \u201cCome on, let's get dressed!\u201d He sits on the floor, crosses his arms, and stares at a point on the wall. You repeat three times, faster each time. He still doesn't move.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>What\u2019s happening: the child with Down syndrome processes language more slowly and often needs more time to move from an idea to action. A command given in urgency, in a busy hallway, arrives like a block that he hasn't finished decoding before another is sent his way. The refusal is not stubbornness: it\u2019s a saturated brain that hits pause. Sometimes, there is a real need for control over a morning where everything is imposed on him.<\/p>\n\n<p>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: repeating louder and faster, then dressing the child by force \u201cto save time.\u201d Immediate result: he stiffens, the scene drags on, and you have taught his brain that the morning is a time of struggle.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Break it down into a single micro-command.<\/strong> Not \u201cget dressed\u201d but \u201clet's put on the sweater.\u201d One action at a time, phrased in the present, while showing the clothing.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Allow real response time.<\/strong> Count five to ten seconds in silence after the command. This latency time is not slowness: it\u2019s the time he needs to initiate the action.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Offer a choice, not an order.<\/strong> \u201cDo you want to wear the blue sweater or the red sweater?\u201d The choice gives back control without negotiating the principle: in both cases, he gets dressed.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Rely on visuals.<\/strong> A strip of images \u201ctoilet \u2192 clothes \u2192 breakfast \u2192 shoes\u201d displayed at child height transforms your voice into a reference he can follow on his own.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>How to prevent this from happening again: prepare the clothes the night before laid out in the order of putting them on, and start the morning ritual always at the same time, in the same order. Consistency does more for morning autonomy than any command.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> chaining commands, raising your voice, dressing him by force without warning, or blaming him for being \u201cslow\u201d \u2014 this word establishes an image of himself that he will struggle to escape.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 2 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s2\">2. He throws himself on the floor in the middle of the store<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>Yogurt aisle, a crowded Saturday. He wants the pack of cookies, you say no, and in a second he is lying on the tile, screaming. Eyes turn to you. You feel judged, you whisper \u201cget up, you\u2019re embarrassing me,\u201d and he screams even louder.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>What\u2019s happening: the public meltdown mixes two things. A real frustration \u2014 he wanted something and isn\u2019t getting it \u2014 and sensory overload: light, noise, crowd, it\u2019s all already too much even before the \u201cno.\u201d In the midst of a meltdown, the part of the brain that reasons is literally offline. Speaking logic to him at that moment is like talking to someone who can no longer hear.<\/p>\n\n<p>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: negotiating under the gaze of others, then giving in \u201cto make it stop.\u201d It\u2019s human, but his brain retains a very effective lesson: throwing himself on the floor makes the cookies appear. The scene will repeat, faster and louder.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Get down to his level and lower your voice.<\/strong> Squat down, speak slowly and softly. Your physical calm has more effect than your words.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Name the emotion without judging.<\/strong> \u201cYou\u2019re angry because you want the cookies. I understand.\u201d Putting a word to what he\u2019s experiencing often reduces the intensity a notch.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Maintain the framework without discourse.<\/strong> \u201cNo cookies today.\u201d One sentence, not ten. We don\u2019t reason during a meltdown, we go through it.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Move away from the source of overload.<\/strong> Move away from the aisle, to a quieter spot in the store or the exit, and wait for the wave to pass before moving on.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How to prevent this from happening again: announce the contract before entering \u2014 \u201cwe're buying bread and milk, that's all\u201d \u2014 by showing a small list in pictures that he can hold. Keep the shopping short, at a time when he is neither tired nor hungry, and give him a role: push the cart, place the bananas.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> giving in after ten minutes, humiliating him in front of others, or promising a reward for him to be quiet \u2014 this turns the crisis into a bargaining chip.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 3 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s3\">3. He hits, pushes, or bites when he is frustrated<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>His little brother takes a car from him. He doesn't have the words to say \u201cgive it back to me,\u201d so he bites his shoulder. The little one screams, you rush over, you scold loudly: \u201cWe don\u2019t bite!\u201d The next day, the same thing happens.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>What is happening: hitting or biting, in a child whose language is still developing, is often a missing word. Frustration builds up, the verbal tool to say \u201cstop,\u201d \u201cit's mine,\u201d \u201cI need help\u201d is not yet available, and the body takes over. It\u2019s not meanness: it\u2019s an emergency communication with the only means at hand. The action instantly relieves the tension, which explains why it repeats.<\/p>\n\n<p>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: reacting with a big movement, a shout, a long moral explanation. The agitation and intense attention that follow can, paradoxically, reinforce the behavior in a child who was just trying to get a reaction.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Intervene on the body, calmly and briefly.<\/strong> Interpose your hand, separate, and say in a firm but low voice: \u201cStop. We don\u2019t hurt.\u201d Short, clear, without a sermon.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Provide the missing word or gesture.<\/strong> \u201cYou wanted the car. We say: mine.\u201d Show the corresponding sign or pictogram. You replace the bite with a tool.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>First, take care of the bitten child, soberly.<\/strong> Redirect attention to the affected person, without dramatizing, which removes the benefit of attention from the action.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Strongly praise the time he uses the word.<\/strong> When he says or signs \u201cmine\u201d instead of biting, immediately and precisely congratulate him: \u201cWell done, you said mine!\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>How to prevent this from happening again: equip him with some key words in sign language associated with speech and in pictures \u2014 \u201cmine,\u201d \u201chelp,\u201d \u201cstop,\u201d \u201cagain\u201d \u2014 and practice them calmly, outside of conflict. A child who has the right tool uses it before resorting to biting.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"dyn-note\">\n  <strong>\ud83d\udca1 When to consult<\/strong>\n  <p>Intensifying aggression, directed at himself, or suddenly appearing after a period without difficulty deserves advice. Describe the scenes precisely \u2014 when, with whom, just before, just after \u2014 to your doctor, pediatrician, or psychologist: it\u2019s these details that guide the support, never the summary \u201che is aggressive.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 4 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s4\">4. Every end of activity triggers a crisis<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>He is playing in the park, everything is going well. You announce: \u201cOkay, we\u2019re going home!\u201d and it\u2019s a collapse \u2014 crying, limp body, refusal to leave the slide. The same scenario for turning off cartoons or putting away toys.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>What is happening: transitions are one of the most difficult moments for many children with Down syndrome. Moving from one enjoyable activity to another requires mental flexibility, a function that develops slowly. Without an announcement, the \u201cwe're going home\u201d falls like a sudden and incomprehensible break: what existed a moment ago disappears all at once. The crisis is a reaction to the unexpected as much as to the end of pleasure.<\/p>\n<p>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: deciding on the end without warning, then taking the crying child away. He experiences each transition as an unpleasant surprise and ends up being wary of any pleasant moment, knowing that it can stop without warning.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Announce in advance, concretely.<\/strong> \u201cJust two more slides, and then we go home.\u201d The number speaks more than the abstract duration for a young child.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Make time visible.<\/strong> A timer, an hourglass, or a visual timer shows the passing time: the end becomes predictable instead of being imposed by your voice.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Create a transition ritual.<\/strong> Always the same little phrase or gesture \u2014 \u201cwe say goodbye to the slide\u201d \u2014 gives a reassuring anchor point.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Announce what comes next.<\/strong> \u201cWe\u2019re going home, and at home we\u2019ll do a puzzle.\u201d A transition to something positive is negotiated much better than a transition to emptiness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>How to prevent this from happening again: set up an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/tableau-routines-illustrees\/\">illustrated routine chart<\/a> so that the sequence of moments in the day becomes predictable. A child who knows what to expect is much less resistant to what happens.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> abrupt endings without notice, repeated \u201churry up,\u201d and extending \u201cjust five more minutes\u201d after announcing the end \u2014 this teaches him that the announcement has no value.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 5 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s5\">5. He repeats the same request without ever stopping<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>\u201cAre we going to grandma\u2019s? Are we going to grandma\u2019s? Are we going to grandma\u2019s?\u201d You have answered ten times. By the twentieth, you snap: \u201cStop, I already said yes!\u201d The question starts again immediately.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>What\u2019s happening: repetition, or perseveration, often serves a calming function. Asking the question again is a way to check that the world is stable and predictable: each answer reassures for a second, then anxiety returns and so does the question. It can also signal that your verbal response was not enough to anchor the information because it was abstract or too far in the future.<\/p>\n\n<p>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: getting annoyed and responding more and more curtly. Irritation increases the child's anxiety, thus his need to verify, thus the frequency of questions: it goes in circles.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Respond once clearly, then anchor visually.<\/strong> \u201cYes, this afternoon.\u201d Then show it on a timeline or point to the clock: \u201cWhen the big hand is there.\u201d<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Redirect him to the support rather than to you.<\/strong> For the next question: \u201cLook at the chart, it\u2019s written.\u201d The child learns to self-reassure without depending on your voice.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Name the worry behind the question.<\/strong> \u201cAre you afraid we\u2019ll forget? We won\u2019t forget.\u201d Addressing the emotion often dries up the source.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Redirect to a concrete action.<\/strong> \u201cIn the meantime, shall we prepare the bag for grandma?\u201d A task that prepares for the event occupies the wait usefully.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>How to prevent this from happening again: make the flow of the day visible from the morning, with the expected events. The less uncertainty the child has to manage, the less he needs to dissolve it through repetition.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> responding each time as if it were the first, completely ignoring, or mocking the question \u2014 three ways to maintain the loop.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 CTA MILIEU \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"dyn-cta\">\n  <h3>These situations, analyzed and put into practice<\/h3>\n  <p>The DYNSEO training \u201cManagement of difficult behaviors of a child with Down syndrome\u201d goes through these everyday scenes step by step: understanding the function of behavior, communicating differently, setting a secure framework. 15 short lessons, 100% online, at your own pace, unlimited access.<\/p>\n  <a class=\"dyn-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/courses\/gestion-des-comportements-difficiles-dun-enfant-atteint-de-trisomie-21\/\">Discover the training \u2014 20&nbsp;\u20ac<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 6 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s6\">6. He only eats a handful of foods<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>At the table, he pushes the plate away with the back of his hand. For months, he only wants pasta, bread, and applesauce. You worry, you insist: \u201cOne more bite, for mommy,\u201d the meal drags on and ends in tears.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>What\u2019s at play: food selectivity can have several roots in a child with Down syndrome \u2014 a sensory sensitivity to textures, muscle tone that makes chewing more tiring, a need for predictability that makes the familiar preferable. Refusal is not a table whim: it is often a response to real discomfort. The meal then becomes a battleground where the child, who controls very little, at least controls what goes into his mouth.<\/p>\n\n<p>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: forcing, bargaining, turning every meal into an arm wrestling match. The pressure increases the stress associated with mealtime, and the new food becomes even more threatening.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Offer without imposing.<\/strong> Present the new food on the plate, in small quantity, next to a liked food, without forcing him to eat it. Visual familiarity precedes the desire to taste.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Lower the pressure of the gaze.<\/strong> Do not comment on every bite. A scrutinized child eats less well: let the meal be a shared moment, not an evaluation.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Involve him beforehand.<\/strong> Touching, washing, placing the foods during preparation tames what is scary, far from the stakes of the plate.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Maintain a regular framework.<\/strong> Fixed mealtimes, sitting down, without snacking in between, help appetite settle without battle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<div class=\"dyn-alerte\">\n  <strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Don't stay alone on nutrition<\/strong>\n  <p>Marked selectivity, weight loss, repeated choking (systematic coughing while eating or drinking) or worsening refusal require professional advice. Talk to the doctor, pediatrician, or a speech therapist trained in oral skills. This article provides posture guidelines; it does not replace an assessment or personalized swallowing instructions, which are solely the responsibility of health professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> forcing to finish the plate, rewarding dessert against vegetables, or cooking a different dish for each refusal \u2014 these reflexes reinforce selectivity instead of opening it up.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 7 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s7\">7. He screams and covers his ears as soon as there are people around<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>Family meal, fifteen people, everyone talks at the same time, the TV is on. He starts screaming, covers his ears, stomps his feet. An uncle says: \u201cHe is badly raised, that one.\u201d You don\u2019t know where to put yourself.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>What\u2019s at play: sensory overload. Too many sounds to filter, too much movement, too many simultaneous stimuli: the brain no longer sorts, everything comes at once and at full volume. Covering his ears and screaming are not provocations: they are attempts to protect himself and reduce the pressure. It\u2019s a signal of distress, not a challenge.<\/p>\n<p>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: adding noise \u2014 \u201ccalm down!\u201d shouted over the din \u2014 or insisting that he stays \u201cmake an effort.\u201d We pile overload on top of overload.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Reduce sensory input.<\/strong> Turn off the TV, lower the music, invite the group to speak more quietly. This is the most effective and immediate lever.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Provide a refuge.<\/strong> \u201cCome on, let's go to the room for two minutes.\u201d A quiet and dark place allows the nervous system to calm down.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Speak little, softly.<\/strong> Fewer words, low tone, calm presence. Your calm is contagious.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Plan soothing tools.<\/strong> Noise-canceling headphones, a soft or familiar object can help him navigate an environment that cannot always be modified.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>How to prevent it from happening again: anticipate large gatherings \u2014 arrive before the crowd, identify a quiet corner, plan regular breaks, limit duration. Also inform close ones in one sentence: \u201cwhen he covers his ears, it means there\u2019s too much noise for him, we lower our voices.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> forcing him to stay \u201cto get used to it,\u201d shouting louder than him, or letting those around him label him \u201cbadly raised\u201d without explaining what is really happening.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 8 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s8\">8. He runs away as soon as we let go of his hand<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>On the sidewalk, you search for your keys for a second. When you look up, he runs towards the road laughing. Your heart stops. You catch up to him, you scream in fear, he bursts out laughing even more.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>What is at play: impulsive running combines several things. An impulsivity linked to still immature inhibitory control, a slowly developing awareness of danger, and sometimes a game \u2014 running triggers a spectacular reaction from the adult, which is very interesting for the child. The laughter is not mockery: it is often the excitement of running and the reaction obtained.<\/p>\n\n<p>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: the big emotional reaction \u2014 screams, spectacular chase \u2014 that turns a danger into an exciting game to replay. Unintentionally, we reward the escape.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Secure first, explain later.<\/strong> Take his hand firmly, get down to his level, and calmly say: \u201cStop. The road is dangerous. We hold hands.\u201d Brief and serious, without a big show.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Reduce the game reaction.<\/strong> Neutral and firm works better than a loud shout: we take away the spectacle benefit from running.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Make the rule concrete and repeated.<\/strong> At every sidewalk, the same ritual: \u201cwe stop at the edge, we look, we hold hands.\u201d Repetition establishes the habit.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Give a positive instruction to do.<\/strong> \u201cYou hold my pocket\u201d or \u201cyou hold the stroller\u201d gives a concrete action, easier to follow than \u201cdon\u2019t run.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>How to prevent it from happening again: through concrete prevention \u2014 hand held systematically near roads, harness or safety wrist strap for toddlers if necessary, secured gates and doors at home. The safety of the environment does most of the work; the verbal instruction comes second.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\u274c To avoid:<\/strong> turning the scene into a playful chase, laughing nervously, or relying solely on the fact that he \u201cwill eventually understand the danger.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 9 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s9\">9. He refuses anything that resembles learning<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>You take out the activity book recommended by the school. He closes it, pushes the table away, says \u201c&nbsp;no&nbsp;\u201d and goes to play. You insist: \u201c&nbsp;You have to work to progress.&nbsp;\u201d The tone rises, the session turns into a conflict, and no one learns anything.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>What is at stake: a task that is too difficult reminds him of failure at every attempt. When the task exceeds what the child can succeed at, refusal becomes a very logical protection: it's better not to try than to fail again. There is also real fatigue and a need for meaning \u2014 a child invests in what has a visible purpose for him, not in an abstract page. The \u201c&nbsp;no&nbsp;\u201d often means \u201c&nbsp;it's too hard&nbsp;\u201d or \u201c&nbsp;I don't understand what it's for&nbsp;.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<p>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: insisting, predicting the future (\u201c&nbsp;you will never know&nbsp;\u201d), chaining sessions. Learning is permanently associated with an unpleasant moment, and refusal strengthens.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Lower the bar to success.<\/strong> A task succeeded three times is better than a task failed ten times. Start from a level where he wins, then gradually increase.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Make learning concrete and short.<\/strong> Counting the cutlery while setting the table, sorting socks by color: the same skill, with a visible goal, without the label \u201c&nbsp;work&nbsp;.\u201d<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Use play.<\/strong> An app like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/jeux-de-memoire\/coco-jeux-enfants\/\">COCO<\/a>, designed for children aged 5 to 10, allows you to adjust the level and turns stimulation into a pleasant moment rather than a chore.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Negotiate the duration, not the principle.<\/strong> \u201c&nbsp;Five minutes, and then we play&nbsp;\u201d almost always gets more than \u201c&nbsp;you have to do it&nbsp;.\u201d Always end on a success.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>How to prevent this from happening again: break it down, value each small progress and make it visible on a chart. To go further on supports and adapting activities, our dedicated article details the concrete adjustments to be made (see the series at the end of the article).<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\u274c To avoid&nbsp;:<\/strong> long sessions, comparisons with other children, discouraging predictions, and turning into a full-time teacher \u2014 at the risk of damaging the bond.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 10 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-s10\">10. The bedtime that never ends<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>9 PM. You put him to bed at 8:30 PM. Since then, he has gotten up five times: a glass of water, a hug, a fear, another hug. You are exhausted, you end up raising your voice, and he cries \u2014 which further delays sleep.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>What is at stake: bedtime requires separation, staying alone in the dark, and letting go of control: a lot to manage at once. In a child with Down syndrome, sleep disorders are common and may have a medical component \u2014 hence the importance of discussing it with the doctor. The back and forth are not manipulation: they seek to regain connection and security when everything becomes uncertain.<\/p>\n\n<p>The spontaneous reaction that worsens: getting angry, negotiating differently each night, or yielding to increasing demands. The unpredictability of the ritual increases anxiety, and anxiety delays sleep.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"dyn-steps\">\n  <li><strong>Establish a short, fixed, and predictable ritual.<\/strong> Always the same sequence \u2014 pajamas, teeth, story, hug, light \u2014 in the same order. Regularity is the most powerful behavioral sleeping aid.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Make the ritual visual.<\/strong> A strip of bedtime images allows the child to follow the steps and understand that, at the end, we sleep. The sequence reassures because it has a clear ending.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Respond briefly to reminders, without feeding the loop.<\/strong> When he gets up, calmly take him back to bed with a short and identical phrase: \u201c&nbsp;It's time to sleep, I'm right here.&nbsp;\u201d Few words, little light, little stimulation.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Secure the sleep environment.<\/strong> Soft night light, reassuring object, quiet and cool room: we act on what scares rather than on the child's will.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"dyn-alerte\">\n  <strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Sleep should also be monitored medically<\/strong>\n  <p>Significant snoring, breathing pauses during the night, very restless sleep, or marked drowsiness during the day should be reported to the doctor: sleep-related breathing disorders are more common in children with Down syndrome and can affect mood and behavior. Sleep requires medical monitoring; this article only provides guidelines for evening organization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>\u274c To avoid&nbsp;:<\/strong> changing the rules every night, indefinitely prolonging the ritual, or turning bedtime into a negotiation \u2014 consistency reassures more than any indulgence.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 SUMMARY \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-recap\">Managing difficult behaviors&nbsp;: what to do, the summary table<\/h2>\n\n<p>To print and display on the refrigerator during the first weeks&nbsp;: it's in the heat of the moment that we forget what we understood calmly. This table summarizes, for each situation, the reflex to have and the trap to avoid.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"dyn-tablewrap\">\n<table>\n  <thead>\n    <tr><th>Situation<\/th><th>\u2705 The reflex to have<\/th><th>\u274c To avoid<\/th><\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr><td>Refusal to get dressed<\/td><td>A micro-instruction at a time, a choice, a visual support<\/td><td>Chain commands, dress by force, raise your voice<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Tantrum in the store<\/td><td>Get down to their level, name the emotion, maintain the framework, leave<\/td><td>Give in for peace, humiliate, promise a reward<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Hitting or biting<\/td><td>Briefly stop the action, provide the missing word or sign<\/td><td>Long speech, yelling, lengthy moralizing that feeds attention<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Transition crisis<\/td><td>Announce in advance, make time visible, end ritual<\/td><td>Stop without warning, prolong after the announcement<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Repetition of requests<\/td><td>Respond once, anchor on a support, name the worry<\/td><td>Get annoyed, ignore, mock the question<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Food selectivity<\/td><td>Offer without forcing, lower the pressure, involve in cooking<\/td><td>Force to finish, bargain for dessert, cook a separate dish<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Sensory overload<\/td><td>Reduce noise, offer a refuge, speak softly<\/td><td>Yell louder, force to stay \"to get used to it\"<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Impulsive running away<\/td><td>Secure first, brief and repeated rule, positive instruction<\/td><td>Spectacular chase, laughing, betting everything on words<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Refusal to learn<\/td><td>Lower the difficulty, make it concrete, use play<\/td><td>Insist, predict failure, chain sessions<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Endless bedtime<\/td><td>Short and fixed ritual, visual support, brief responses<\/td><td>Change the rules every night, negotiate, prolong the ritual<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dyn-note\">\n  <strong>\ud83d\udca1 The principle that applies to all ten<\/strong>\n  <p>Before reacting, ask yourself one question&nbsp;: <em>what purpose does this behavior serve for them&nbsp;?<\/em> Getting something, avoiding something too difficult, calming down, or attracting attention. A response addressing this function \u2014 and not the behavior itself \u2014 defuses the situation much more effectively than punishment or explanation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Three free tools complement these situations very well&nbsp;: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/thermometre-des-emotions\/\">emotion thermometer<\/a>, to help the child identify rising tension before it explodes&nbsp;; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/roue-des-choix\/\">choice wheel<\/a>, which offers calming options when anger rises&nbsp;; and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/fiche-communication-adaptee-trisomie\/\">adapted communication sheet<\/a>, to equip the child with the words and signs they lack. Find them all in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/\">catalog of free tools<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/guide-adaptation-pedagogique-trisomie\/\">educational adaptation guide<\/a> to go further in learning.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 SERIES \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2>To go further<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"dyn-serie\">\n  <a href=\"#comprendre-ce-qui-se-joue\"><span>In-depth guide<\/span>Down syndrome and difficult behaviors&nbsp;: the complete guide to understand what is at stake<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#activites-supports-amenagements\"><span>Toolbox<\/span>Activities, supports, and concrete adjustments to implement daily<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#aides-interlocuteurs-duree\"><span>Help &amp; contacts<\/span>Who to contact, what help is available, and how to sustain it over time<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#presentation-formation\"><span>The training<\/span>Program, content, and who the DYNSEO training on difficult behaviors is aimed at<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>On the stimulation side, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/jeux-de-memoire\/coco-jeux-enfants\/\">COCO<\/a> app offers cognitive games designed for children aged 5 to 10, with adjustable levels that avoid the repeated failure mentioned in situation 9. You can also explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-tests\/\">cognitive tests<\/a> DYNSEO and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/brain-games-apps\/clint-brain-games-for-adults\/\">CLINT<\/a> app for teenagers and young adults.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 FAQ \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<h2 id=\"dyn-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"dyn-faq\">\n\n  <h3>How to know if it's behavior related to Down syndrome or just typical child opposition?<\/h3>\n  <p>Both often coexist, and the distinction matters less than the function of the behavior. Instead, ask yourself: what is the child trying to obtain, avoid, or express? A behavior that recurs in the same contexts \u2014 transitions, noise, difficult tasks, blocked language \u2014 generally points to an unmet need rather than provocation. When in doubt, describe the scenes precisely to your doctor, pediatrician, or psychologist: the detail \"when, with whom, just before, just after\" guides support much better than the label \"he is difficult.\"<\/p>\n\n  <h3>Should a child with Down syndrome be punished when he hits or has a tantrum?<\/h3>\n  <p>Punishment is not very effective when the behavior expresses a need or overload: it adds stress without providing an alternative. More useful: set a clear and consistent framework, briefly stop the dangerous action, then calmly teach the word, sign, or action that replaces the behavior. Strongly reinforce the appropriate reaction when it occurs. The goal is not to punish failure but to equip the child with a better tool. For situations that persist or intensify, a professional \u2014 psychologist, psychomotor therapist \u2014 can work with you to develop an appropriate response.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>My child has almost no language, how to reduce frustration tantrums?<\/h3>\n  <p>Many tantrums come from a message that cannot come out. Provide the child with alternative communication means: some signs from sign language associated with speech, pictograms, a picture sheet to say \"more,\" \"finished,\" \"help,\" \"mine.\" Practice these tools calmly, outside of conflict, then offer them when tension rises. A child who can make themselves understood has much less need to scream or hit. A speech therapist can help you set up a communication system that is truly adapted to your child.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>How to manage difficult behaviors in public without feeling judged?<\/h3>\n  <p>The gaze of others is a real burden; do not let it dictate your response. In a crisis, your priority is the child, not the spectators: get down to their level, lower your voice, step away from the source of overload, maintain the framework without giving in to \"have peace.\" A short phrase to those around \u2014 \"he is overwhelmed, we are managing\" \u2014 often suffices to defuse remarks. Also prepare outings in advance: short duration, announced contract, a moment when the child is neither tired nor hungry. Anticipating reduces both tantrums and your stress.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>When should I consult a professional for my child's behaviors?<\/h3>\n  <p>Consult when behaviors intensify, turn against themselves, appear suddenly after a period without difficulty, or sustainably exhaust the family. A sudden change may also signal pain or discomfort that the child does not express otherwise: a medical opinion can rule out a physical cause. Your contacts depending on the situation include the general practitioner, pediatrician, psychologist, psychomotor therapist, and speech therapist. In case of emergency \u2014 injury, respiratory distress, malaise \u2014 contact your country's emergency services without delay. Asking for help is never a parental failure: it is a care reflex.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dyn-note\">\n  <strong>\u2139\ufe0f Information and not medical advice<\/strong>\n  <p>This article provides general guidelines for the daily lives of families and caregivers. It does not replace a diagnosis, medical advice, or personalized support. Each child is unique, so discuss your situation with the team that follows your child: doctor, pediatrician, psychologist, psychomotor therapist, or speech therapist. In case of signs of distress or sudden changes, consult without delay.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>The <strong>management of difficult behaviors<\/strong> of a child with Down syndrome does not rely on a magic technique, but on a change of perspective: behind every scene, there is a need, an emotion, or a message. Knowing what to do starts with slowing down, observing the function of the behavior, and then responding to that need with simple words, images, and a consistent framework. You do not have to succeed alone \u2014 the right tools and the right professionals make a real difference, day after day.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 CTA FINAL \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"dyn-cta\">\n  <h3>Move from \"suffering through crises\" to \"knowing what to do\"<\/h3>\n  <p>The DYNSEO training \"Management of difficult behaviors of a child with Down syndrome\" goes through these situations step by step and provides you with concrete answers to apply the very next day. 15 short lessons, 100% online, unlimited access, at your own pace. 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