Big emotional reactions and behaviors. Tantrums are a normal part of childhood. After trauma, they may get bigger, happen more often, and be harder to calm.
In children aged 2-5 years
Yelling, crying, or being physically aggressive
Laying down, banging their hands, and screaming
Yelling mean things
Throwing objects or becoming destructive
In children aged 6-10 years
Yelling, crying, or being physically aggressive
Slamming doors, stomping, or grunting
Becoming physically or verbally aggressive towards objects or people
If they have access to social media, posting mean things about other people