Why Your Child Behaves This Way

Your child refuses to transition from a preferred activity, and the response that follows is difficult to manage or predict. You have tried waiting it out, explaining, or giving in, with inconsistent results. At mealtimes, only a few foods are accepted, and introducing anything new leads to refusal or escalation. It is unclear whether this reflects a sensory issue, a learned pattern, or something else. In a supermarket, airport, mall, a single instruction or denied request can trigger a reaction that feels sudden and hard to prevent. These situations are common, and they are rarely about defiance. Behavior typically serves a function, and once that function is identified, the response becomes clearer. This course, developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, teaches parents how to recognize what is happening before and after these moments, and what that pattern indicates about how to respond. No clinical background is required. If you are managing these situations on your own, or know a parent who is, this course offers a structured, evidence-based starting point.