Behavior

Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Priming

Priming is an antecedent strategy where relevant information is presented before an activity occurs to increase appropriate responding and reduce challenging behavior.

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Autism, Behavior, Transition

Transition Assessment

Doing good assessment allows educators to craft the best possible plan for our students. Featuring Erik Carter, Ph.D.

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Autism, Behavior

Task Progress Visual

This visual gives students a general idea of where they are in the sequence of an activity.

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Autism, Behavior

Breathing Techniques to Calm

Visual guides for breathing techniques to help students self-regulate.

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State Guidance, Behavior

Technical Assistance: Behavior Supports and Guidance for Students with Disabilities

TEA's technical assistance guide to support LEAs in meeting the needs of students with disabilities who demonstrate challenging behaviors.

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Autism, Behavior, Instruction

This course provides a comprehensive overview of Direct Instruction, a structured, evidence-based teaching method focused on explicit, systematic instruction to improve student outcomes. Educators will explore the core principles of this approach, including script-based lessons, clear modeling, and

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Autism, Behavior

What is the difference between reinforcement and bribery?

Reinforcement of a behavior can lead to the desired behavior from a student. But how is it different from a bribe? Dr. Pennington explains.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, ARD/IEP Supports, Instruction, Assistive Technology, Behavior, Inclusion

Administrator Companion Document to the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Complex Access Needs

This document provides administrators with best practices to facilitate learning for students with the most complex access needs and the evidence that they should see if practices are implemented.

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Autism, Behavior

Five Point Scale

The Five Point Scale is a visual tool designed to help students identify, understand, and regulate emotions, behaviors and abstract concepts. By using a structured scale, students can learn to recognize their emotional state and apply coping strategies to self-regulate. When to Use: To Support

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Autism, Behavior, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Behavior Contingency Map

A visual that shows consequences for expected and challenging behaviors.

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