Behavior Norms in Neurotypical Children

The Behavior Norms in Neurotypical Children resource provides a research-based, visualized guide to understanding age-appropriate behavior patterns in children. By highlighting developmental norms, this resource ensures that behavior analysts and educators avoid holding neurodivergent clients to unrealistic standards, particularly when addressing problem and replacement behaviors.

Based on research that surveyed over 1,600 families, this guide offers an evidence-based perspective on typical developmental patterns, helping professionals and caregivers align their expectations with realistic norms while identifying behaviors that may require additional support.

Why Download This Resource?

• Access visualized data based on research from over 1,600 families.
• Align expectations with age-appropriate developmental norms for problem and replacement behaviors.
• Ensure your behavior plans are grounded in realistic, research-supported standards.

What You’ll Get:

• Easy-to-share overview: A visual guide for families and teachers outlining what is typical for a learner’s specific age, including average engagement rates for neurotypical children ages 2 months to 10 years in four challenging behaviors (e.g., tantrums, aggression) and essential skills (e.g., communication, social interaction).
• Graphs of essential skills: Visual representations of average engagement in key developmental skills across different age groups.
• Graphs of challenging behaviors: Detailed charts illustrating the average engagement in four specific challenging behaviors across various developmental stages.

Download this free resource today to enhance your understanding of developmental norms and provide informed, realistic support for children!