Examine the reasons for misbehavior and their importance when responding to disciplinary referrals of students with disabilities. You learn how to classify, prioritize and analyze the functions of behavior, and get insights on why students internalize and externalize behavior. You also discover why behavior is difficult to change, and how to:

• Respond appropriately when students with disabilities are referred for disciplinary action
• Direct a proper functional behavioral assessment of a student with a disability
• Recognize what constitutes a research-based behavioral intervention and recommend strategies for different disabilities