Root and Reason

Understanding Invisibles Behind Behavior and Learning


Root and Reason is a conversation series about children’s behavior, communication, and learning. Neuro-Integrative Learning Specialist Mina Roustayi, Ph.D., MS. Ed.

and Occupational Therapist Kerri Carpenter, MSOT, OTR/L,, explore what may be happening beneath children’s behavior, emotions, communication, and learning, sharing practical and compassionate ways to support them.

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