When you understand yourself, know which behaviors push your buttons, and recognize that a child’s challenging behavior is rooted in biological and environmental factors and not a desire to ruin your day, you are in a much better position to respond effectively. By bridging the gap between research and practice and bringing together information drawn from neuroscience, psychology, and special education, this session will help you understand why a child behaves in a particular way and make it much easier to meet those needs effectively.