Open hands invite. Closed hands control. Hidden hands conceal. The hands don’t lie about how open you are to another person’s influence — or how much you want control of the space. Check: When were your hands giving away more than your words?

Morning behaviour Cue-Eyebrow Narrowing. The narrowing of the brow is typically associated with anger and is universally recognized as being connected to deep levels of concentration as well. You will usually see the cue before and during a person is being question and giving an answer and, depending on context, this can indicate a angered response to what is being said or happening. 1=Narrowing brow associated with anger 2=Narrowing brow associated with contemplation Remember context and cluster of cues before you make a decision that “This means That” Let me know your experiences and any questions in the comments

Over the weekend I was thinking about behaviours, and I do a lot of people watching and I was watching a couple having an argument. I could not hear what was being said but their body language was telling me so much. It go me thinking about 1 - we can’t have a thought without giving a physical response 2- we all behaviour differently but we are all trying to say something, likes dislikes We are in pain. Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviours in Autism Do you know what’s behind challenging behaviours? In my experience, it’s often a way for individuals, especially those who are nonverbal, to communicate unmet needs, discomfort, or pain. When I encounter a challenging behaviour, or when someone with autism is in crisis, I use the S.E.A.T. method to understand and address the issue: S.E.A.T. Framework: Sensory: Is there sensory overload (too noisy, too bright)? Escape: Is the person trying to avoid a task or situation? Attention: Are they seeking attention? Tangible: Are they trying to obtain a specific item or comfort object? Also, consider: Physical Issues: Pain or discomfort? Cognitive Factors: Difficulty understanding or processing information? Emotional/Psychological Issues: Stress or anxiety? Environmental/Social Factors: Overwhelming surroundings or social dynamics? Communication Needs: Struggling to express needs or feelings? Key Strategies: Change the Environment: Modify surroundings to reduce triggers. Teach Replacement Skills: Help them learn alternative ways to communicate their needs. Understand Triggers: Identify and address specific events that precede behaviours. Ready to transform how you manage challenging behaviours in autism? Join my workshop for evidence-based strategies and hands-on training. Let's create a supportive environment together.

Active Support has 3 Main components: 1. Interacting to Promote Participation. People who support the individual learn how to give him or her the right level of assistance so that he or she can do all the typical daily activities that arise in life. 2. Activity Support Plans. These provide a way to organise household tasks, personal self-care, hobbies, social arrangements and other activities which individuals need or want to do each day and to work out the availability of support so that activities can be accomplished successfully. 3. Keeping Track. A way of simply recording the opportunities people have each day that enables the quality of what is being arranged to be monitored and improvements to be made on the basis of evidence. Each component has a system for keeping track of progress, which gives feedback to the staff team and informs regular reviews.

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