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Season 2 - Episode 7: Behaviour Support with Kirsten, TGA Behaviour Specialist
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In this episode of The Educators Edit, Bec sits down with TGA Behaviour Specialist Kirsten to unpack one of the biggest challenges educators face every day - behaviour.
From emotional regulation and communication breakdowns to inclusion, sensory needs and supporting families with compassion, this conversation is full of practical strategies and mindset shifts that every educator can take back into the room.
Kirsten shares her journey from studying in the UK to working across schools, clinics and early learning settings, and explains why behaviour should never be viewed as “naughty”, but instead as communication.
They chat about:
- supporting dysregulated children in the moment
- why proactive strategies matter more than reactive ones
- the power of visuals, routines and environment setup
- building educator confidence
- navigating conversations with families
- what true inclusion actually looks like in practice
This episode is a reassuring reminder that educators are not failing - they just need the right support, guidance and tools.
A must-listen for educators, leaders and anyone working alongside children with diverse needs.