What Are The 4 Strong Functions of Behavior?

Behavior was a big component of my job in the classroom. Figuring out the functions of behavior is such an expansive topic but this blog will serve as a jumping point! When we have behavior occurring that isn’t responding to tier one and tier two interventions, we might need to take a step further. The rest of this blog will be focused on tips for intervening on the most intensive behaviors.

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Analyzing VB-MAPP Assessment: A Comprehensive Guide for Special Education Teachers

In the realm of special education, selecting the right assessment tool is crucial for understanding the unique needs of students with developmental delays or disabilities. The Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program VB-MAPP Assessment stands out as a comprehensive and widely used assessment designed to evaluate verbal and social behavior in learners with language deficits.

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5 Strategies for Supporting Emotional Disability Categories

I am excited to introduce this week’s guest blog from Allie from Miss Behavior to explain all about the diagnosis of emotional disability. Allie is a mom, author, and special educator with a passion for social emotional learning, equitable behavior practices, and trauma informed practices. She is here today to explain more about emotional disability in our students and how we can best support them.

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The Best Data with Google Forms for IEP Behavior Plans

Behavior intervention plans (BIPs) are essential when teaching students with challenging behaviors. Developing a BIP can provide guidance on how staff can consistently address problematic behavior. You can also identify triggers, and implement proactive and reinforcement based strategies to decrease these behaviors. That is why you need to take data with Google Forms.

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3 Things A Teacher Should Know About Autism

Let’s start this off very bluntly because I do think there are things you should know about Autism. I am not a medical doctor, nor a behavioral analyst. I am a certified special education teacher with 10 years of experience working with individuals with autism.

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