Alexis Reed Behavior Consulting

27/02/2026

I'm taking my Practicing Boundaries workshop south in a couple weeks. Looking forward to having a kid/teen audience for the first time. Roseburg 3/11/26 5:30-7:30 through FEATT.

24/02/2026

Last week at Neurodiversity Family Support Night, it was so much fun listening to authors Brian Trapp and Melissa Hart talk about their experiences and read from their books. Check them out!
https://lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/arts-culture/2025/10/12/with-range-of-motion-an-author-writes-his-disabled-brother-into-literature/

https://eugeneweekly.com/2025/10/30/full-person-fuller-story/

Cover of Down Syndrome Out Loud. Courtesy Melissa Hart. Full Person, Fuller story Local author spotlights the bright lives of people with Down syndrome BooksNews by Seira KitagawaPosted on 10/30/2025 Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new wi...

15/02/2026

I had a great time in Roseburg this week teaching my workshop "No Need to Squirm: Talking with our kids with disabilities about sexual health and wellness." It was a small group, but that gave us a chance to make it more personal and get folks the resources they needed. A big thank you to FEATT !

10/02/2026

Neurodiversity Family Support Night 2/19 6:00-8:00, ECCO High School. Local authors, Brian Trapp and Melissa Hart, will be sharing stories from the sibling perspective. Their books are Range of Motion and Down Syndrome Out Loud. Come join us!

06/02/2026

First and foremost, the CAC is an advisory council that gives feedback to the Center on Human Development and its various programs. A tour like this is a learning experience for CAC members, but it's also a chance for the lab to benefit from what members share about their lived experience. Elevating people's voices is something I love about this part of my work. After our visit, Lyndsay expressed her gratitude for the CAC's input. It prompted her to finalize a goal to reach out to adult audiology providers and teach them how to work with adults with developmental disabilities.

30/01/2026

People often justify their use of the R-word by saying they “didn’t mean it that way.” There is no other way to mean it. The word is a slur. Period. When I hear it, I interrupt immediately with a “whoa whoa whoa” tone of voice and say something like, “Sure (to whatever they’re griping about), but let’s find another word, OK?” If they don’t catch themselves right away, I say, “I know you didn’t mean it this way, but everyone I know with intellectual disabilities is really hurt by that word.” It’s rare I get push-back. People usually apologize. For the person who really doesn’t get it and says, “Those people aren’t here right now,” the response is “but I am.”

23/01/2026

We had such a fruitful discussion circle last week at ND Family Support Night! I got to share my top 6 communication tools. This was a favorite: "Handling Repeat Worries"

04/01/2026

🏃‍♀️Movement is one of our most effective tools for wellness. Walking, stretching, rocking, jumping aren't just distractions from challenging moments; they're a pathway to self-regulation. Moving the body helps release built-up stress, organize sensory input, and create a sense of safety.

📖I recently listened to this book about exercise and the brain, and it made me want to find more ways to help my clients manage their anxiety and dysregulation with preventative exercise. It's a great read! And she explains how the brain tries to stop us from exercising and how to overcome that. Move the Body Heal the Mind by Jennifer Heisz available through the Eugene Public Library's Libby app.

19/12/2025

When I write a plan, my favorite part is training my client’s support team. I’ve gotten to do this a lot lately with some stellar people who are truly dedicated to the wellbeing and dignity of the person they support. The best part is that it’s so collaborative. Everyone learns from each other. I leave knowing the plan is the best it can be based on what we know works for the person at the center of it. Thank you to all the DSPs, PSWs, parents, siblings, grandparents, job developers, job coaches, rep payees, counselors, and friends who put their hearts and minds into designing high quality support! And thank you to all my clients who work tirelessly to help us understand what you need. 💙

28/11/2025

60 parents showed up on Zoom last week to get training in the science and art of co-regulation! Thank you, FACT Oregon, for giving me the opportunity to share this crucial information!

20/11/2025

Unfortunately, Neurodiversity Family Support Night is cancelled for tonight due to low registration. It's a busy time! Here is a folder of resources made by the folks who were going to present that includes a 1-hour recorded version of a similar training. Enjoy!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xDGYvxEDOtY3blhlMD09zOfBMuuFDrCw

20/11/2025

I'm excited to be joining the Technology First movement!

Here are some categories and examples of tools:
👫communication (AAC device)
👩‍🦽‍➡️mobility (walker)
✌️nervous system regulation (weighted blanket)
🥄fine motor access (weighted utensils)
👓vision and hearing (TTY & closed captioning)
🌬️emotion regulation (breathing app)
🔺safety (doorbell camera)
⏳time management (visual timer)
⛷️recreation (adult tricycle)

Check out more examples and how to make your own plan: