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Does Neuroaffirming Support Mean Accepting Every Behavior?
Does neuroaffirming support mean accepting every behavior? Learn why understanding autistic behavior is not the same as excusing it.
Staci Neustadt
Mar 121 min read


Autism, Trauma, and Behavior in Schools: Why an Empathy Approach Matters
When a student lashes out, shuts down, or refuses to participate, the response in many schools is immediate: stop the behavior. But what if the behavior is not the real problem? Research shows that 60–65% of students report at least one Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) . Even more concerning, studies estimate that 70–90% of autistic individuals report experiencing at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. For many autistic students, behavior is not defiance. It is a s
Staci Neustadt
Mar 52 min read


Behavior as a Safety Signal
This blog helps you discover if the behavior is due not feeling safe
Staci Neustadt
Jan 292 min read


Not All Behavior Is Asking for Help
Here’s How to Tell the Difference... Have you ever watched an autistic student start stimming, leave the room without asking, or throw...
Staci Neustadt
Jul 31, 20251 min read
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