Understanding behaviours through a neuro-affirming and communication lens - a comprehensive guide for parents and carers
Behind every behaviour is a message waiting to be understood.
This book invites you to move beyond managing behaviours and instead uncover the deeper needs, emotions, and communication behind them. Drawing on both lived experience and professional expertise, Carol Hegan reframes behaviour as meaningful communication - an essential language for many neurodivergent individuals.
Through practical strategies, real-life examples and evidence-based insights, this guide empowers parents, carers and professionals to:
Recognise behaviours as adaptions, expressions and indicators of unmet needs
Embrace neurodiversity through strengths-based, person-centered lens
Build supportive environments that honour dignity, autonomy and authenticity
Respond with compassion and curiosity rather than judgement or control
Whether you’re a parent, educator, support professional, this book will transform the way you see and respond to behaviour. It is both a handbook and a call to action - to move from asking “how do I stop this behaviour?” to “what is this behaviour trying to tell me?”
By adopting a neuro-affirming and communication focused approach, you’ll not only strengthen relationships but also create pathways for genuine connection, safety and belonging.
Understanding behaviours through a neuro-affirming and communication lens - a comprehensive guide for parents and carers
Behind every behaviour is a message waiting to be understood.
This book invites you to move beyond managing behaviours and instead uncover the deeper needs, emotions, and communication behind them. Drawing on both lived experience and professional expertise, Carol Hegan reframes behaviour as meaningful communication - an essential language for many neurodivergent individuals.
Through practical strategies, real-life examples and evidence-based insights, this guide empowers parents, carers and professionals to:
Recognise behaviours as adaptions, expressions and indicators of unmet needs
Embrace neurodiversity through strengths-based, person-centered lens
Build supportive environments that honour dignity, autonomy and authenticity
Respond with compassion and curiosity rather than judgement or control
Whether you’re a parent, educator, support professional, this book will transform the way you see and respond to behaviour. It is both a handbook and a call to action - to move from asking “how do I stop this behaviour?” to “what is this behaviour trying to tell me?”
By adopting a neuro-affirming and communication focused approach, you’ll not only strengthen relationships but also create pathways for genuine connection, safety and belonging.
