In this episode, Dr. Becca Tagg discuss comorbid or co-occurring conditions in autistic students, what they are, and how things like poor sleep, GI issues, anxiety, and ADHD can act as setting events that reshape a student's day. We dig into the medical conditions that can hide behind challenging behavior or sudden regression, what teachers should know about medications and their side effects, and how to share classroom observations with families and medical teams without overstepping. If you've ever had a student who just seemed "off," this conversation may change how you look at behavior.
About Our Guest: Dr. Becca is a licensed psychologist with prescribing privileges, doctoral-level behavior analyst, and school psychologist, and the founder and Executive Director of Del Mar Center for Behavioral Health. A national speaker and consultant, she's known for translating complex clinical science into practical understanding and for challenging professionals to see students as whole humans rather than a collection of separate parts.
https://delmarbehavioralhealth.com/
https://thebusinessofbehavior.com/
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