Emotional Regulation Through a Nervous System Lens: Understanding What's Beneath the Behavior

Why do some children have big reactions to seemingly small things? Why can everyday expectations, transitions, or social experiences lead to overwhelm, shutdown, or explosive emotions?

For neurodivergent and twice-exceptional children, emotional regulation is about much more than learning coping skills or managing behavior. It's deeply connected to how their nervous systems experience safety, stress, connection, and demand.

In this practical, neurodiversity-affirming presentation, Brock Hudson will help parents look beyond behavior to better understand what's happening beneath the surface. We'll explore the relationship between the nervous system, emotional regulation, co-regulation, and the unique experiences of neurodivergent children.

Parents will leave with a deeper understanding of why traditional behavior-based approaches often fall short, practical strategies for supporting regulation through connection, and a framework for responding to challenging moments with greater compassion and confidence.

About Brock Hudson:

Brock Hudson (they/them) is a neurodiversity-affirming parent coach, family consultant, and educator based in Berkeley, California. With over 20 years of experience supporting children, teens, families, and communities, Brock specializes in supporting families raising autistic, ADHD, PDA-profile, twice-exceptional, and otherwise neurodivergent children.

Through Brock Hudson Coaching, they offer parent coaching, workshops, and educational consulting grounded in attachment, nervous system science, co-regulation, and a deep commitment to understanding children beyond their behaviors. Their work helps parents and educators move away from compliance-based approaches and toward connection, safety, and flexibility.

Website: www.brockohudson.com

This event will be recorded and emailed to all RSVPs.

This event will be live translated in Spanish.