This session will examine why so many youth today present similar behavioral patterns and how anxiety rewrites the developing brain. Frontline staff will learn to decode behavior in ways that foster connection and create an inclusive environment.
Get ready for summer with practical, engaging strategies that help every young person—including those with special needs—feel seen, supported, and ready to thrive. This interactive session gives staff hands-on experience using developmental relationships, accessible driving questions, and the 5Es to create learning moments that are clear, inviting, and responsive to diverse needs.
Discover how behavior reflects what youth may not be able to say in words. Learn to uncover root causes, use empathy, and redirect behavior in ways that preserve relationships. Gain strategies to provide support and respond to undesirable behaviors rather than reacting to them.