{"product_id":"lessons-from-laroux-how-needs-shape-behavior-in-developing-brains-paperback","title":"Lessons from Laroux: How Needs Shape Behavior in Developing Brains - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDan St Romain\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow can sound principles from another discipline inform our educational work with younger children?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e It's no secret that outward behaviors in our students rarely tell the whole story. Instead, those verbal and physical actions often serve as clues pointing to deeper needs, emotions, and desires. Once the underlying issues are addressed, the path away from negative words and actions becomes much smoother and clearer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e That bedrock truth is one of many that Dan St. Romain explores in this unique resource, \u003ci\u003eLessons from LaRoux\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003eHow Needs Shape Behavior in Developing Brains\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e As he addresses fifteen key areas, St. Romain links an educational touch point - such as a student's need for belonging - with a relevant story about his dog LaRoux, and then a take-away strategy (in this case, the importance of building social skills and emphasizing unstructured play in ways that foster belonging). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Along its fun and insightful journey, \u003ci\u003eLessons from LaRoux\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with timely and applicable topics, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The importance of approaching behaviors with understanding, not judgment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How bringing every challenge back to development nurtures healthy learning \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The wisdom of assuming positive intent in the children in our care \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Why \u003ci\u003eresponding\u003c\/i\u003e instead of reacting empowers students to make wise choices \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Keys to becoming a great behavioral detective - with a kind heart \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e ...and more! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Especially in these crucial post-pandemic years, children who are still catching up developmentally need a strong network of support to help them acquire the behavior skills needed for healthy learning and growth - and this resource shows the way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDan St. Romain is a national independent educational consultant, based out of San Antonio, Texas, who provides staff development and consultative services to educators and parents working with children of all ages. Dan is passionate about helping individuals shift their perspective on discipline, understanding the best ways to provide support given the challenges posed in today's society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter receiving his master's degree in education, Dan worked in both private residential and public school settings. His work as a self-contained behavior unit teacher, Educational Diagnostician, Director of a Learning Resource Center, and behavior consultant afforded him experience at all levels, in both general and special education settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDan's overwhelming strength is his skill as a presenter. Although his sessions are exceedingly interactive, his greatest asset lies in his ability to offer participants rich insight into the connectedness between educational practices and student behavior. Dan is the author of two books on behavior principles and a picture book series on social skills. After having worked in the school system for the past thirty years, Dan has retired and is excited about this next phase in life. Although he will continue to offer staff development and write, Dan hopes to spend a great deal more time with his wife (also a retired teacher) gardening and traveling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.1 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 15, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772686565664,"sku":"9781953945815","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3ef8e365ae45784d8cb492413ca845a9.webp?v=1780411478","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/lessons-from-laroux-how-needs-shape-behavior-in-developing-brains-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}