26. What I learned about Autism + Behavior (at Sensory Summer Camp)

This week at sensory summer camp, one moment completely changed the direction of my day... and reinforced something I think every parent of a neurodivergent child needs to hear.When a child melts down, refuses, runs away, or seems completely "noncompliant," what if we're asking the wrong question?In this episode, I'm sharing two real stories from camp that highlight what was happening underneath the behavior, the surprising sensory tool we reached for in the middle of a meltdown, and why shifting from "How do I stop this behavior?" to "What does my child need right now?" can change everything.If you've ever felt stuck in power struggles, wondered whether you're helping or making things worse, or just wished someone could explain what's really going on... this episode is for you.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Save your seat in the new Beyond Behavior–Thriving with Autism Workshop on Aug 19 (replay provided): https://yourkidstable.com/autism/ Fun and Function - Sign up for their newsletter and receive a coupon 10% here!KEY TIMESTAMPS:3:45 What was really under this meltdown11:15 A sensory tool that surprised me18:05 Looking beyond "bad behavior"23:40 What demand avoidance looked like at camp29:20 The question every parent should ask33:15 What's coming next in this series&nbsp;MORE RESOURCES FOR YOUReady for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCHLET'S CONNECT:Instagram: https://Instagram.com/YourkidstableFacebook: https://Facebook.com/YourkidstablePinterest: <a href="https://pinterest.com/Yourkidstable" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_b