Episode 56: Secrets to Managing Challenging Behaviours with Dave Jereb

Secrets to Managing Challenging Behaviors

👀 In this episode, Sharon Collon interviews Dave Jereb about: ✅ How to shift from managing behavior to fostering development ✅ The three key areas to tweak for impactful change: child, activity, and environment ✅ Why connection is the cornerstone of success in parenting and teaching

⏰ Timestamps ⏰ 00:00 OT Support for Kids' Daily Roles 04:45 Enhancing Adaptability and Engagement 06:34 "Stability: The Key to Mobility" 12:27 Visual Aids Benefit ADHD Understanding 15:42 Shower: Wake-Up and Calm-Down Ritual 16:31 Pre-Coffee Brain Fog 21:40 Organized Movement for Focus 24:45 ADHD Stimulants: Why They Work 28:20 Sensory Sensitivity in Children 32:29 Unpacking Child Behavior Causes 34:22 "Connection Facilitates Understanding" 36:50 Future Leaders: Creative Disruptors

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Dave's journey in working with children began serendipitously over 30 years ago when, at the age of 14, his mother offered him $20 to volunteer for a day at a vacation care program with Bernardo's. While he humorously questions whether it was truly "volunteering," given the modest payment below minimum wage, it marked the beginning of a passionate career. Since that day, Dave has devoted his life to nurturing relationships and forming meaningful connections with both kids and their families, a cornerstone of his philosophy. His work as an occupational therapist allows him to engage with clients on a personal level, focusing on enhancing their daily lives. Driven by the belief that connection is vital in everything we do, Dave continues to leave a lasting impact on those he serves.

Connect with Dave:

Website: https://www.moveabout.com.au/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoveAboutTherapy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moveabout-therapy-services

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MoveAboutTherapyServices

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KEY POINTS

What are common misconceptions parents have about managing behaviour in children?

A common misconception is that managing behaviour requires discipline in the form of compliance.

The misconception about managing behaviour in children with ADHD

Misconception: Managing behaviour in children, particularly those with ADHD, requires a strict discipline approach focused on compliance — getting the child to do what you want through external control methods.

Reality: Flipping the script from compliance-based discipline to fostering behaviour developing an internal compass in children.

Consequence of Misconception: When parents focus solely on compliance and external control, they might achieve short-term goals but at the cost of not equipping children with the skills they need for long-term success.

Alternative Approach: Understanding the root causes of behavior by looking beyond the surface.

NEXT STEPS

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WORK WITH Sharon Collon

Sharon Collon helps parents of children with ADHD through her:

ADHD Family Foundations program: Hi there! The ADHD Family Foundations Program is a comprehensive, tailored approach designed to systematically review and improve processes around your home to work effectively with the ADHD brain. This program, perfect for families with primary school-age children, offers practical strategies, support, and tools to make life easier for the whole family living with ADHD. By focusing on creating ADHD-friendly environments and routines, the program aims to reduce chaos, increase functionality, and create more space for positive family interactions. As an award-winning, credentialed ADHD Coach and Parenting Expert, I've developed this program based on years of personal experien