Lessons from Laroux: How Needs Shape Behavior in Developing Brains

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. 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).