The Defiant Child
Understanding and Managing Defiant Behavior in Children A Leadership Academy Signature Course
Overview: Defiance in children isn’t just a phase, it’s a complex behavioral pattern that can disrupt learning, strain relationships, and challenge authority. This course offers a transformative approach to understanding and managing oppositional behavior, grounded in the research of Dr. Russell A. Barkley, a global authority on ADHD and behavioral regulation.
What You’ll Gain:
- ✅ A clear framework for identifying 8 core defiant behaviors, including arguing, noncompliance, blame-shifting, and spitefulness
- ✅ Insight into the neurological and psychological roots of defiance, based on Barkley’s Four-Factor Model
✅ Practical, classroom-ready strategies to foster cooperation, emotional regulation, and respectful engagement
Who It’s For:
- Teachers seeking confident, research-backed behavior management strategies
- School leaders building inclusive, emotionally intelligent learning environments
- Parents and caregivers navigating daily defiance with clarity and compassion
Who It’s For:
- Teachers seeking confident, research-backed behavior management strategies
- School leaders building inclusive, emotionally intelligent learning environments
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Parents and caregivers navigating daily defiance with clarity and compassion
