If you work with young students with challenging behaviors, does every day feel like a power struggle? Learn why noncompliant students may engage in argumentative behaviors, including the motivation to “fight, flight, or freeze”. Participants will be able to 1) identify antecedents that contribute to noncompliance, 2) apply antecedent manipulations (such as “neutral zones”) that can decrease the probability of power-struggles, and 3) reinforce replacement behaviors based on individual student interest and motivation. This session will empower educators to sharpen their existing tools and allow students to excel in any classroom!