Meltdowns, ABA Wait Lists, and What Behavior Is Really Telling You with Kea Lee

About this episode

Luba and Kea discuss the meaning behind children's behavior and how parents can respond effectively.

Behavior isn't random, and it isn't your child being "bad." It's communication. In this episode, Luba sits down with Kea Lee, M.S., BCBA, LBA, founder of Moment of Behavior, to unpack what your child's behavior is actually telling you, and how parents can shift from reactive to responsive. Kea brings 8 years of experience across clinic, home, school, and community settings, with a Bachelor's in Speech Language Pathology & Audiology from Old Dominion University and a Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Together, Luba and Kea dig into the real meaning behind meltdowns, what modern assent-based ABA actually looks like, why "wait and see" can cost families precious time, and what parents stuck on ABA wait lists can do right now. Kea also opens up about caregiver burnout, the power of self-grace, and why every parent deserves to hear, "you are enough." Whether you're newly navigating a diagnosis, sitting on a wait list, or just trying to better understand your child, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, supported, and equipped. Connect with Kea Lee: Website: momentofbehavior.com Instagram: @momentof_behavior Connect…

People in this episode

Host: Luba Patlakh-Kaplun

Guest: Kea Lee

Topics covered

• child behavior
• ABA therapy
• parenting strategies
• caregiver burnout
• communication
• meltdowns

Keywords

• behavior communication
• ABA wait lists
• parenting support
• meltdowns
• caregiver burnout
• self-grace

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Moment of Behavior, Old Dominion University, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, The Confident IEP Parent

Products: Bobo Wears a Bowtie

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