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The episode discusses the importance of noticing mental health changes in students and adults as the school year progresses, emphasizing the role of educators in supporting these individuals.

What changes are you noticing in the students and adults around you? In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Josh and Charle discuss how stress and mental health needs often begin to show up as the school year gains momentum. They explore why October can be an important time to notice shifts in behavior, mood, engagement, attendance, organization, and energy. The conversation reminds educators that they are not responsible for diagnosing students. Their role is to notice meaningful changes, document observable facts, start supportive conversations, and connect students to the appropriate resources. Josh and Charle also discuss how anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, medical needs, and home stress can show up differently from student to student. They close by emphasizing that the quiet, compliant student may be carrying just as much as the student who is acting out. When adults look beyond behavior and pay attention to patterns, they are better able to support the whole child, and each other. -- FREE The Language of Behavior Book Study Kit: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/lobbookstudy Bulk Book Discount: https://www.connectedd.org/bulk-orders Do you have any questions for…

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Hosts: Joshua Stamper, Charle Peck

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Organizations: Thriving School Community, The Language of Behavior

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