This printable one-page handout provides a quick, effective reminder of how to handle challenging behaviors with empathy, clarity, and calm. Built on a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach, Respond, Don’t React walks you through the steps to pause, assess, and respond in ways that support emotional regulation and long-term skill development. Perfect for:✔️ Special education teachers ✔️ Paraprofessionals and aides ✔️ Therapists and interventionists ✔️ Parents and caregivers ✔️ Support staff