Sometimes we need to understand the behavior as the method of communication from our students

This episode takes a different approach from our normal interview. Kiana shares the story of her 6-year-old son who is nonverbal. Listening to her share about Tristan and his experience gave me several ways how I can be better for my students.

Behaviors are ways of communication.

If we only give feedback on poor behaviors we communicate the message that those are the behaviors we seek.

The environment may be a challenge for the student to be able to learn.