This session introduces a brain-informed approach to understanding neurodivergent behavior. Participants will explore how brain development influences behavior, learn to distinguish between skill-based and stress-based responses, and gain practical strategies to support regulation, connection, and engagement in early learning environments.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Explain how brain development influences behavior and impacts regulation, engagement, and learning
• Differentiate between skill-based behaviors and stress-based behaviors in young children
• Identify practical strategies that support regulation, connection, and engagement for neurodivergent children
• Reframe challenging behavior through a brain-informed lens to better support responsive and developmentally appropriate practice 

MiRegistry Training Credit: 1 hour

Registration for this event is free for Michigan AEYC/NAEYC members. The non-member rate is $6.00. To learn more about membership or to purchase a membership, please visit: https://miaeyc.org/membership/.

If you believe you have an active membership, please select the “Verify Michigan AEYC Membership Status for Discount” button on the left panel before registering. Accounts that are not verified will default to the non-member rate.

Please allow up to 48 business hours for verification. To ensure you receive the member rate, we encourage you to complete verification before registering, as refunds will not be issued for registrations completed prior to membership verification. If you are registering less than 48 hours prior to the event, please email shaight@miaeyc.org so your membership can be verified and your account updated before you register.