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South Dakota Parent Connection provides up-to-date information on family life, health care, supports, and activities that meet the needs of individuals with disabilities including youth and their families.
When Behavior Is a Concern Learning Series
Understand and Respond with Confidence
Challenging behavior can feel confusing and stressful. You may wonder why it keeps happening or what you should do differently.
When Behavior Is a Concern is a free, three-part learning series created to help parents and educators better understand behavior and feel more confident during hard moments.
In this series, you will learn:
- Why behavior is a message
- What happens in the brain during big feelings
- How to build safety and connection first
- Simple tools you can use at home or in the classroom
- How to respond calmly and teach new skills over time