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Have you ever found yourself asking the question, “Why do they do that?” Do you ever wonder why some of your best techniques work with some kids and not others? Have you ever asked yourself if it’s you? In this professional development session, we will take the position that all behavior has meaning. And, that it is our job as adults who work with and/or care for young children to figure out what the child’s behavior is telling us. Participants will be introduced to a variety of ways to think about behaviors that are confusing and/or causing problems. We’ll specifically look at the role of emotions in development; behaviors associated with stress response as well as environmental influences. We’ll be sure to spend some time talking about autism. Participants will be encouraged to understand the ways in which their own personality and temperaments may influence a child to behave in certain ways. There will be something in this workshop for everyone who knows, loves, or works with a child about whom you ask, “Why does he do that?” Come! We’ll laugh as we learn together.
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