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Dr. Mona Delahooke on Instagram: "If you have a child who struggles with seemingly simple asks, transitions, or other experiences, it doesn’t mean that you’re doing something wrong, or that you are an ineffective parent. We know that big reactions happen when a child’s sensory system codes something as desirable or undesirable, comfortable or uncomfortable. This isn’t a choice but a default reaction coming from their brain body connection. We can help children develop flexibility And…

When professionals view social and emotional development as a shared responsibility rather than a subspecialty of the mental health field, all children benefit.

The rare individual, who unselfishly tries to serve others has an enormous advantage. Dale Carnegie

When a child experiences a meltdown or tantrum, he is communicating that he has exceeded his ability to intentionally control his emotions and behaviors.

A child’s craving for physical movement doesn’t always reflect a disorder or ADHD. Sometimes it's simply an individual difference or natural preference.

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Behavioral management in isolation of emotional development makes teachers and others focus on behaviors rather than their causes.

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