# Ep. 80 Behavioral Insights and Classroom Strategies with Dr. Robin Pearson Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/reimagine-childhood-6065024/ep-80-behavioral-insights-and-classroom-strategies-with-dr-robin-pearson Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/reimagine-childhood-6065024/ep-80-behavioral-insights-and-classroom-strategies-with-dr-robin-pearson.md Podcast: [Reimagine Childhood](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reimagine-childhood-6065024) Published: 2026-02-23T07:05:00+00:00 Episode link: https://f6c33904-a9bf-4671-b4fb-2621039c2a9c.libsyn.com/ep-80-behavioral-insights-and-classroom-strategies-with-dr-robin-pearson Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/f6c33904-a9bf-4671-b4fb-2621039c2a9c/2.23.26-_Robin_Pearson.mp3?dest-id=3860268 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/reimagine-childhood-6065024/episodes/ep-80-behavioral-insights-and-classroom-strategies-with-dr-robin-pearson Duration seconds: 2355 ## Resource In this episode of Reimagine Childhood, brought to you by the Early Childhood Christian Network, host Monica Healer engages with Dr. Robin Pearson to discuss managing high-needs behaviors in young children. Dr. Pearson, a certified special education teacher and experienced leader in various educational roles, shares practical strategies for addressing disruptive behaviors such as spitting and chair throwing. The conversation delves into the importance of self-regulation for both teachers and children, the significance of understanding the eight sensory systems, and promoting inclusive learning environments. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own tolerance levels and implement creative solutions to support children's needs. The episode also highlights the importance of parent education and how educators can effectively communicate and collaborate with parents. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:50 Meet Dr. Robin Pearson 01:43 Understanding High Needs Behaviors 07:32 Sensory Systems and Practical Tips 21:04 Managing Spitting and Disruptive Behaviors 23:17 Handling Defiance and Power Struggles 26:07 Addressing Aggressive Behaviors 28:13 Engaging Parents and Reimagining Childhood Platypuslearning.com ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/reimagine-childhood-6065024/episodes/ep-80-behavioral-insights-and-classroom-strategies-with-dr-robin-pearson/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/reimagine-childhood-6065024/ep-80-behavioral-insights-and-classroom-strategies-with-dr-robin-pearson.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.