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Everyone around a child needs to recognise that unmet needs, poorly

balanced neurobiology & weaker Executive Function makes it harder for a
child to manage and can lead to unhelpful reactions. We might see:

Needs-seeking actions Threat-based / overwhelm reactions

Simply quashing behaviours through reward and punishment may work as a quick fix

but it is unlikely to last. To be effective, an approach must empower the child to:

a) address the unmet needs in helpful ways and

b) build the skills to manage unmet needs better.