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Cultivate a "Support Replaces Correction" Mindset
Instead of thinking “What is this child doing wrong?” “What behavior needs correction?” “I should give them information about what I...
Keri Schouten
Apr 244 min read


Navigating Impossible Demands: How to Engage with Unrealistic Expectations
Sometimes, equalizing behavior for PDA'ers can manifest in what I think of as “impossible demands.” This is when the child (or adult!)...
Keri Schouten
Apr 54 min read


Perspective Taking: Reducing Stress and Equalization Needs by Increasing Relational Equity
One of the first things I like to talk about in coaching sessions is to challenge my clients to shift to verbally reflecting the child's...
Keri Schouten
Apr 56 min read


How to say "no" by starting with "yes!"
Your needs as a parent, teacher, spouse, friend–your needs matter too, and it is okay to say no! But how we say no can be the difference...
Keri Schouten
Apr 52 min read
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