An Alternative, Affirming Approach to Behaviour Support - Understand the Deep Why

Show Notes: In this episode, I discuss the issue with looking at children's behaviour through a lens of 'what triggered that behaviour?'. We talk about the need to understand the Deep Why behind a child's behaviour, before you can work out how best to support them.   I share a very relatable example for any parent - a child 'refusing' to leave the house when you need to get out the door, and how two very different approaches to understanding WHY the behaviour is happening leads to two very different outcomes!   Here's a summary of some of the possible 'Deep Whys' behind behaviours: needing connection (this is fine!) sensory need or dysregulation difficulty sensing internal feelings (interoception) uncertainty about what's happening or expected task is too hard difficulty expressing needs, wants or emotions a combination of the above (most often!)     LINKS: 👪 For Parents of preschool-aged neurodivergent (or possibly neurodivergent) children: My online course Connect & Grow is available for you to watch and learn about affirming ways to support your child's communication & interactions - https://playlearnchat.com/connect-and-grow-course/   👩‍💻 Therapists who work with autistic children: My webinar Affirming Approaches to Understanding & Supporting Behaviour will help you understand how you can support children in deeply affirming, connected ways within your practice, and advocate for children you support. https://courses.playlearnchat.com/offers/sy2GL5B6/checkout     Instagram accounts sharing experiences and thoughts as autistic women of colour: ​Follow Tiffany on Instagram @fidgets.and.fries Follow Sandyha @onwardsandupwardspsych ​Follow TJ on Instagram @nigh.functioning.autism   Dr. Ross Greene: Book - The Explosive Child Website: Lives in the Balance – Dr Ross Greene’s Collaborative And Proactive Solutions Approach     Podcast Link: https://pod.link/1625478932 Website: www.playlearnchat.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/play.learn.chat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/play.learn.chat

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