Functions of Behaviours: Reducing the Unexpected

Suitable for child care providers and child care workforce.

Presenter: Monica Maddison

Explore, in depth, the various potential causes of behaviours, the language we should be using to speak about them, and how we can prevent them from occurring in the future. We will discuss positive and negative reinforcement, and dive into the complexities of responding appropriately. Topics covered: neurodiversity, behaviour, positive language use, antecedents/consequences, reinforcement, classroom strategies, impact of peer relationships.

Monica Maddison is a Director of Specialized Education and Inclusion, former college instructor, and a professional speaker. She brings her 13 years of experience and extensive education background to educate educators on best practices for supporting and caring for neurodiverse learners. When she isn’t advocating for her students in the classroom , providing one-to-one therapy for home based clients, or public speaking across Canada and the USA.