Event Details
Date/Time/Location
Wednesday, May 6 (Book part 1, pages 9-91)
Wednesday, May 13 (Book part 2, pages 97-199)
Wednesday, May 20 (Book part 3, pages 203-264)
6:00 – 7:30PM
Online
Training Description
Join us for a three-part discussion of Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children’s Behavioral Challenges by Mona Delahooke. A NEW approach to solving behavioral challenges. In Beyond Behaviors , internationally known pediatric psychologist, Dr. Mona Delahooke describes behaviors as the tip of the iceberg, important signals that we should address by seeking to understand a child’s individual differences in the context of relational safety. Featuring impactful worksheets and charts, this accessible book offers professionals, educators and parents tools and techniques to reduce behavioral challenges and promote psychological resilience and satisfying, secure relationships. Neuroscience-based effective tools and strategies for children labeled – Conduct Disorder – Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) – Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) – Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) – Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) – Anxiety & Depression – Autism & Developmental or Learning Differences And children who experience or have – Aggressive, confusing and unpredictable behaviors – Tantrums and meltdowns – Disconnection or shutdown – Adverse childhood experiences – Trauma and toxic stress
The first 20 registrants from our 14 county catchment area* will receive the book for free.
If you choose to purchase the book please be sure that it is the Second Edition which was released on March 3, 2026.
Training Objectives
- Identify behavioral signals
- Describe strategies to reduce challenging behaviors
- Describe strategies to promote resilience
Target Audience
parents and caregivers, professionals
About the Presenter
Danielle R Liso, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Associate Director
University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UF CARD)
Tracy Cox
Education/Training Specialist II
University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UF CARD)
Accommodations
We strive to host accessible events that enable all individuals living in our catchment area* to engage fully. To request accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Dr. Danielle Liso at 352-265-2241 or card-training@ufl.edu.
*Counties Served by UF CARD: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Suwannee, Union
If you live in a different county in Florida, find your CARD here.
Contact
Danielle Liso
card-training@ufl.edu
352-265-2241