Another key piece to this is functional communication training (FCT)—and it’s important for kids of all ages, even those with strong language skills. FCT teaches children to replace challenging behavior with appropriate communication, whether that’s expressing how they feel or even negotiating. Ideally, we want kids to default to communication instead of whining or melting down. But we can’t expect them to go from full-blown tantrums to seamless transitions overnight. They need a middle ground—a

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