Behavior Information for Families

Behavior is a complex topic that requires a lot of individualization. A reminder that no one article or tip on this site is intended to be used in isolation.

Disability Support + Special Education Printables

Free Behavior Reflection Sheet PDF: Think Sheets for Elementary and Middle School
ByLisa Lightner September 2, 2026September 4, 2026

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Special Education Classrooms and Teachers

Should Disruptive Students Be Removed from the Classroom? Yes, sometimes.
ByLisa Lightner May 1, 2026May 24, 2026

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IEP and Special Education Knowledge

Can You Have an IEP for Behavior Only? What Parents and Teachers Need to Know.
ByLisa Lightner March 25, 2026September 4, 2026

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IEP and Special Education Knowledge

The 4 Functions of Behavior Explained (With School Examples That Actually Make Sense)
ByLisa Lightner January 11, 2026April 13, 2026

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IEP and Special Education Knowledge

What Is Adaptive Behavior? Why It Matters in IEPs.
ByLisa Lightner January 9, 2026September 4, 2026

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IEP and 504 Accommodations (Examples and Lists)

Preventing Behavior Crises at School: What to Add to Your Child’s IEP.
ByLisa Lightner November 2, 2025April 13, 2026

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IEP and Special Education Knowledge

IEP Behavior Intervention Plans: He Has One, So Why Is Everything Still a Mess?
ByLisa Lightner October 27, 2025May 26, 2026

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Disability Resources (Understanding Conditions)

Discipline vs. Support: 8 Gentle Approaches for Disabled Children.
ByLisa Lightner October 25, 2025April 14, 2026

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IEP and Special Education Knowledge

The Parent’s Guide to FBAs: Functional Behavior Assessments in IEPs
ByLisa Lightner August 26, 2025April 14, 2026

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IEP and Special Education Knowledge

Why So Many FBAs and Behavior Plans Fail
ByLisa Lightner June 25, 2025August 20, 2026

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Special Education Classrooms and Teachers

PBIS vs ABA: What’s the Difference and Can Schools Do Both?
ByLisa Lightner April 24, 2025July 16, 2025

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Special Needs Family Resources (Daily Life)

Active Ignoring: Is it a “thing?” Does it really work for behaviors?
ByLisa Lightner April 19, 2024November 2, 2025

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IDEA and Parental Rights

What to Do When your Child Keeps Getting Sent Home from School for Behaviors
ByLisa Lightner April 15, 2024December 2, 2025

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Disability Resources (Understanding Conditions)

What’s the Difference Between ABA vs Floortime?
ByLisa Lightner March 28, 2024April 13, 2024

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Special Needs Family Resources (Daily Life)

Practical Solutions for Dealing with Poop Smearing in Children and Adults
ByLisa Lightner April 28, 2023March 24, 2026

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IEP and Special Education Videos

Behaviors and Classifications for Black Students with IEPs (video)
ByLisa Lightner April 12, 2023February 2, 2026

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Disability Resources (Understanding Conditions)

What is Prompt Hierarchy? (and its many flaws!)
ByLisa Lightner March 31, 2023August 16, 2024

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Disability Resources (Understanding Conditions)

How to Redirect Self Injurious Behavior | Autism
ByLisa Lightner May 23, 2022September 19, 2025

Read More How to Redirect Self Injurious Behavior | Autism

Behavior Information for Families

Free Behavior Reflection Sheet PDF: Think Sheets for Elementary and Middle School

Should Disruptive Students Be Removed from the Classroom? Yes, sometimes.

Can You Have an IEP for Behavior Only? What Parents and Teachers Need to Know.

The 4 Functions of Behavior Explained (With School Examples That Actually Make Sense)

What Is Adaptive Behavior? Why It Matters in IEPs.

Preventing Behavior Crises at School: What to Add to Your Child’s IEP.

IEP Behavior Intervention Plans: He Has One, So Why Is Everything Still a Mess?

Discipline vs. Support: 8 Gentle Approaches for Disabled Children.

The Parent’s Guide to FBAs: Functional Behavior Assessments in IEPs

Why So Many FBAs and Behavior Plans Fail

PBIS vs ABA: What’s the Difference and Can Schools Do Both?

Active Ignoring: Is it a “thing?” Does it really work for behaviors?

What to Do When your Child Keeps Getting Sent Home from School for Behaviors

What’s the Difference Between ABA vs Floortime?

Practical Solutions for Dealing with Poop Smearing in Children and Adults

Behaviors and Classifications for Black Students with IEPs (video)

What is Prompt Hierarchy? (and its many flaws!)

How to Redirect Self Injurious Behavior | Autism

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