Zuri Behavioural Therapy: Neurodiversity, Parenting, & Everyday Solutions

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I’m Maryanne Thiga, a Behavior Analyst, Consultant, and Coach helping families and individuals thrive with tailored support in behavior management, neurodiversity, parenting, and productivity.

06/18/2026

Just a therapist appreciating a good sensory sound 😂

06/17/2026

One thing I haven't talked about from this story is the friend I called.

The moment I realized I was stuck, I called her. And without hesitation she started figuring out how to help.

What struck me later wasn't just that she helped. It was how quickly she responded.
There was no:
* "let me think about it"
* "maybe later"
* "can someone else help?"

Just:
"I'm on my way."

As humans, we often underestimate the impact of simply showing up.
Not fixing everything.
Not having all the answers.
Just showing up.

✨ One of the greatest gifts you can give someone is making them feel like they don't have to face a hard moment alone.

06/16/2026

Who invented this sound and why is it so good 😭

06/15/2026

Games like this can support fine motor skills, visual scanning, turn taking, and frustration tolerance. But honestly the popping sound 💕❤️...
The popping sounds alone deserve reinforcement 😂

06/12/2026

As behavior analysts, we often talk about reinforcement.

But one thing we sometimes forget is that behavior is being reinforced even when we aren't directly involved.

Children are constantly observing:
kindness
patience
honesty
responsibility
generosity
They're learning what matters by watching what people do.

That driver probably had no idea an 11-year-old was paying attention.
But she was.

✨ Sometimes the most powerful lessons aren't taught.
They're observed.

06/11/2026

One of my favorite things about behavior analysis is that it reminds us that behavior is influenced by the environment.

And sometimes that environment includes other people.

On one of my most stressful days this past week, two complete strangers chose to stop and help.

Neither person had to.
Neither person benefited from it.
But both saw a problem and responded.

We talk a lot about challenging behavior, conflict, and negativity because those things naturally grab our attention.

But prosocial behavior happens every day too.

People hold doors.
People return lost wallets.
People stop to help stranded drivers.
People show kindness when nobody is watching.

✨ Sometimes one small act changes someone else's entire day.
And sometimes it restores a little bit of faith in humanity too.

06/10/2026

WHY THIS HAPPENS
One of the biggest traps in self-management is assuming you'll have a better opportunity later.

More time.�More energy.�More motivation.�Less stress.

But future conditions are often unpredictable.

So when we delay tasks, we're not just postponing the behavior, we're making a prediction about the future.

And those predictions aren't always accurate.

That's why so many small responsibilities become emergencies.

Not because they were difficult.

Because we assumed there would be another chance.

✨ A useful question to ask yourself is:
"If I don't do this now, what am I assuming about later?"

Sometimes that question changes everything.

06/09/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about stress is that it only affects how we feel.

It also affects how we behave.

When stress increases, many people experience:
* difficulty making decisions
* trouble problem solving
* reduced attention
* forgetfulness
* difficulty recalling information they already know

That's why things that seem simple later can feel overwhelming in the moment.

From a behavioral perspective, stress changes the conditions under which behavior occurs.

The goal isn't to never feel stressed.
The goal is recognizing that when you're stressed, you may not have access to the same problem-solving skills you have when you're calm.

✨ Give yourself a little more grace in difficult moments.

You might not be incapable.
You might just be overwhelmed.

06/08/2026

WHY THIS HAPPENS
This is what happens when your environment constantly feeds you highlight reels.

You’re seeing:
* best moments
* curated success
* filtered experiences
And comparing it to your full, unfiltered reality.

From a behavioral perspective, repeated exposure shapes your thoughts, emotions, and expectations.

✨ What you consume consistently affects how you feel.

👉 Pay attention to how certain content makes you feel, and adjust accordingly.
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06/05/2026

Most people think procrastination is about laziness.

It's usually not.

More often, it's about choosing immediate relief over future consequences.

I didn't avoid getting gas because I didn't want to do it.

I avoided it because I was running late and "later" felt easier.

That's the tricky thing about avoidance.
It works.

At least in the moment.
-You get relief.�-You save time.�-You reduce stress.
But that relief reinforces the delay, making it more likely you'll do the same thing next time.
Until the small problem comes back bigger.

Maybe it's:
* booking the appointment
* returning the call
* filling the tank
* sending the email
* scheduling the check-up
* dealing with the paperwork

Most of us aren't avoiding the task.
We're avoiding the discomfort of doing it right now.

✨ One of the most effective self-management strategies is reducing the gap between noticing something and acting on it.

Because future opportunities aren't guaranteed.

Sometimes a 5-minute problem really does become a 2-hour problem.

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