Podcast 100 - Behaviour & Regulation: What Do I Do When They Refuse?

Send us Fan Mail What Do I Do When They Refuse? “NO!” — We’ve all heard it. But what if refusal isn’t simply defiance or “bad behaviour”? What if it’s telling us something? In this episode of Navigating Neurodiverse Education, Ruth explores why neurodivergent children may refuse tasks, transitions, instructions or everyday activities—and what parents and teachers can do differently. We look beyond the behaviour to ask: Can they actually do what we are asking?Is the demand too difficult or ove...