REFUSAL & POWER STRUGGLES in Autism Classrooms:
The Do-It-Already Behavior Plan
a simple, step-by-step plan to handle refusals and power struggles without losing your calm or your classroom.
When ‘No’ Stops the Whole Class…
- A student shouts “I’m not doing this!” and suddenly every eye is on you.
- One refusal spirals into a power struggle that eats up your lesson.
- You go home drained, replaying what you should’ve said or done.
You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault.
Refusals and power struggles aren’t about you. They’re communication. And once you understand the why, you can respond with calm, clarity, and confidence.
The Plan I Wish I Had
- That’s why I created Refusal & Power Struggles in Autism Classrooms: The Do-It-Already Behavior Plan.
- It’s not theory. It’s not another binder of strategies that collect dust.
- It’s the plan I built after years of trial, error, and learning in real classrooms — the plan I wish I had from day one.
What's inside?
Why refusals and power struggles happen — and what they really mean
Prevention strategies — routines, choices, and supports that stop struggles before they start
In-the-moment teacher scripts — the exact words to use when refusal or defiance happens
De-escalation dos & don’ts — how to respond without arguing or losing control
After-the-incident resets — repairing relationships and tracking data
Plug-and-Play Toolkit — FBA log, BIP template, data sheets, reinforcement menus, parent note samples
Why This Works
I’ve been where you are — standing in front of a student under the desk, refusing every instruction, while the rest of the class waits. I didn’t have a script, a plan, or even the right training at first.
That’s why I built this guide.
It’s not theory. It’s not a list of “maybes.”
It’s a do-it-already system created from real classroom experience — tested, refined, and written by a teacher who has been in the trenches.
So when you open this guide, you’re not just reading strategies.
You’re getting a plan that works in real classrooms, with real students, just like yours.
Imagine the Difference…
Picture this:
- A student shouts “No!” — but instead of panicking, you calmly use a script that diffuses the moment.
- Transitions no longer feel like battles because you’ve built routines that work.
- Power struggles that once ate up your whole lesson now last only minutes — or don’t even start at all.
- At the end of the day, you leave school with energy left, instead of feeling drained and defeated.
That’s the difference this plan can make.
It’s not just about handling refusal — it’s about taking back your classroom, your time, and your confidence.
Refusals and power struggles don’t have to control your classroom. With this guide, you’ll finally have a plan in your pocket — one that helps you stay calm, stay consistent, and keep teaching.
👉 You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be prepared.
REFUSAL AND POWER STRUGGLES in Autism Classrooms:
The Do-It-Already Behavior Plan
for special education teachers
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