Behaviors Are a Form of Communication
All behaviors, challenging or not, are forms of communication. The trick, of course, is figuring out what those behaviors are saying and communicating.
Michael focuses on operations and marketing for us. He is passionate about the nerdy aspects of our work such as communication systems, manuals, Office 365 and all electronic systems that help keep a vibrant group of individuals working together to advocate for students with special needs.
Michael spends much of his time reaching out to the world through our website by writing, recording and filming content designed to help parents and caregivers understand their rights and hear the stories of others.
Michael and his wife Lori are parents to a teenage son with profound autism. He brings the passion of a father looking to improve and advocate for the educational rights of all individuals with special needs.
“Listen to those who say you can, not those who say you can’t.”
All behaviors, challenging or not, are forms of communication. The trick, of course, is figuring out what those behaviors are saying and communicating.
r. Julie Albanese is the director of Fit Learning in the Inland Empire and Orange County. They provide 1:1 and small group tutoring and instruction. We discuss how it all works, how they do assessments, and the results of their program.
Richard Isaacs is presenting at the upcoming National Business Institute Conference on Monday, June 21, 2021.
Many of us have noticed the increase in students diagnosed with disabilities such as autism. These numbers include students, like my son, whose disabilities significantly impact their ability to live independently.