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Ask Dr Doreen: Challenging Behaviors
Published 3 weeks ago
Description
On today's ASK Dr. Doreen autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers parents' questions about challenging behavior in the classroom. What can a parent do? What's the best way to get back on track?
0:00 Welcome & Show Disclaimer
0:35 Meet Shannon Penrod & Doctor Doreen
1:26 Today's Topic: Challenging Behavior
2:15 Where to Watch & Listen (Podcast Info)
4:08 Autism Acceptance Month & Education Context
5:10 Parent Story: Child Punished at School
7:03 Why This Punishment Is Not Okay
8:36 Emergency IEPs & School Accountability
9:59 Understanding a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
12:22 Why Teachers Often Don't Follow IEPs
14:16 Making the BIP Visible for Teachers
18:13 High School Incident: Social Rules & Suspension
19:49 Theory of Mind vs "Bad Behavior"
21:27 When Schools Get Zero‑Tolerance Wrong
22:15 Teaching Skills Instead of Punishment
23:40 Social Skills & Perspective Taking
28:13 What Behaviors Belong in the Classroom?
29:35 Restrictive vs Least Restrictive Environment
32:10 Pull‑Out vs Push‑In Services Explained
34:09 Why ABA Prepares Kids for School
35:33 Using ABA Alongside School
36:03 Can Teachers Get Autism Training?
37:31 Training Teachers Through Advocacy
39:14 Online Training & AI Tools for Teachers
48:37 What to Look for in a Teacher
50:23 Why Self‑Esteem Matters Most in School
51:29 Using Back‑to‑School Nights Strategically
52:34 Trusting Your Parent Instincts
56:41 Final Tips for School Success
57:22 What's Coming Next on Autism Live
57:40 Farewell & Sign‑Off