Decoding Behaviour: Understanding the ‘Why’ Behind the ‘What’

Every action tells a story.

When a child can’t use words to express how they feel, they communicate through behaviour — sometimes loud, sometimes subtle, sometimes confusing.

Understanding behaviour isn’t about controlling children; it’s about decoding what they’re trying to say.

At RippleAbility’s Carer Respite Centre, Dr Michelle Olaithe, psychologist, explored how families can shift from reacting to behaviour to interpreting it — turning stress into insight, and frustration into progress.

💬 “Behaviour isn’t the problem — it’s the clue.”