Behaviors That Don’t Make Sense? When To Worry and When Not To

When a new challenging behavior appears—spitting food, slamming doors, panicking at noise—most parents ask the same thing: “Is there an exercise for this?”In this episode, Claudie and Kent unpack why that question is more powerful than it seems… and why the real solution rarely looks like what you’d expect.What you’ll learn- How to tell when a behavior is stress, anxiety, or simple exploration- Why some children suddenly fixate on sounds, lights, or repetitive actions- What to look for when your child reacts to noise, crowds, or outings- Small sensory moments that help the brain settle (without adding work)- How to support calmer evenings and better sleep- What parents often miss when trying to solve “that one annoying behavior”Chapters00:00 – Why parents ask “Do you have an exercise for that?”03:10 – What small behaviors are really telling you08:40 – How the brain handles overwhelm15:55 – Calming routines that fit into daily life23:20 – Hidden triggers you may not realize are stressing your child30:05 – When sleep gets worse and what to do39:45 – Music and sound routines that actually help45:50 – Final encouragement for parentsResourcesLearn more: https://www.mendability.comFree guides for parents: https://go.mendability.com/start/meltdowns-guide#autismparenting #sensoryprocessing #childanxiety #sleephelp #parentingstrategies