Handouts

Below, you will find a variety of resources. Just click on the blue links! The resources are structured as short handouts that you can read through and are sorted by topic.

Learning About Behaviors:

• Functions of Behavior- this handout explains the four main functions of behavior and discusses how you can determine what your student’s function of behavior is

• Shaping- this classroom provides information about how to teach your student new behaviors

Health Information:

• A Parent's Guide to Vaping- this handout provides information on what to do if your student begins vaping and describes the health consequences of vaping

Information on Sleep:

• Healthy Sleep Duration- this handout depicts how long kids should sleep for

• Healthy Sleep Habits- this handout depicts important habits to help with your student’s sleep schedule

• Healthy Sleep Habits- this handout depicts important habits to help with your student’s sleep schedule

• Sleep Hygiene- this handout talks about what you can do to help fall asleep

• Why Sleep Matters- this handout explains why sleep is important

All About Positive Reinforcement:

• Motivation Handout- this handout explains how you can motivate your child to complete work tasks at home

• Identifying and Taking Advantage of Reinforcement at Home- this handout explains how you can find and use items at home to reinforce positive behaviors 

• Recognizing Positive Behaviors at Home- this handout explains how you can praise and reinforce positive behaviors at home

• Tips for Transitions- this handout provides suggestions for structuring transitions if your student struggles with them

• Visual Supports- this handout provides information on the different types of visual supports that you can use with your student