Jed Baker

Jed Baker, a clinical psychologist and director of the Social Skills Training Project, joins to discuss seven hidden triggers of challenging behavior in children with autism. He emphasizes the importance of identifying internal and sensory triggers, as well as factors like self-esteem and unmet attention needs. Traditional discipline methods backfire, and the 'Hulk' metaphor illustrates why. Jed suggests proactive strategies to prevent meltdowns and advocates for using self-modeling and mindfulness techniques to manage anxiety effectively.