Beyond Compliance: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach to Student Behavior

What if the child you labeled "non-compliant" was actually in fight-or-flight? In this post, we unpack a real-life school incident and reframe it through a neurodiversity-affirming lens. Learn how shifting away from compliance-based thinking and toward co-regulation, autonomy, and connection can transform challenging moments into meaningful growth—for both students and educators.