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Week 6 -July 15-July 22- Chapters 7,8,9

Neurodiversity, trauma and looking to the future As we come to the conclusion, we are reminded in Chapter 7 of the importance of considering the bottom up influences on behavior first and respecting the individual differences of each child. I would add that we need to do the same for ourselves and those we liveContinue reading “Week 6 -July 15-July 22- Chapters 7,8,9”

Week 5 – July 8 to July 15 – Chapter 5-6

Self Regulation-Applying the IDEA framework (No, not the federal law) In chapter 5 we are introduced to the acronym IDEA to understand what underlies behavior. No, this is not federal law. This acronym stands for Inquire, Determine, Examine and Address. Application of the IDEA process helps us create a supportive approach for the behavioral challengesContinue reading “Week 5 – July 8 to July 15 – Chapter 5-6”

Week 4 – July 1 to July 8 – Chapter 4

Solutions-Safety is the starting point Chapter 4 begins with the story of Mateo. I can imagine that in our work we can all relate to this story in several ways. I found the message from Mateo’s story that, “We see the behaviors themselves as the main problem or target, without recognizing that relationships and socialContinue reading “Week 4 – July 1 to July 8 – Chapter 4”

Week 3 -June 24-July 1 – Chapter 3

Individual Differences I love the quote by Margaret Mead that opens the chapter, “Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.” Philosophically that holds a deep meaning to me, but in the case of our personal being, it is so true. Each one of us is shaped by our unique biological, physical,Continue reading “Week 3 -June 24-July 1 – Chapter 3”

Week 2 – June 17-June 24 – Chapter 2

Top Down or Bottom Up: Before we respond Chapter 2 focuses on a developmental perspective to consider how “in control” a child is of their own behavior. Analyzing the top down or bottom up origin of a behavior helps us to understand if the behavior is intentional or if it is a reaction to anContinue reading “Week 2 – June 17-June 24 – Chapter 2”

Week 1 – June 10-June 17- Introduction and Chapter 1

Revealing the hidden, adaptive benefits of behaviors. Welcome to the book study. We are so excited to join in a collegial discussion with on this very important and ever-present topic. Let’s Get Started: Please take a couple of sentences to introduce yourself to the group. By taking this step you will not only test theContinue reading “Week 1 – June 10-June 17- Introduction and Chapter 1”