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