02/20/2026
If your child says “no” to everything, it’s usually not about defiance — it’s about communication.
Sometimes “no” means:
• “This feels overwhelming.”
• “I need control.”
• “I don’t know how to ask for help.”
When we look beneath the behavior, we can teach safer, more effective ways to express those needs. That’s the power of ABA — replacing frustration with functional skills.
The goal isn’t obedience. The goal is understanding. 💙