
Behavior and Discipline in Special Education: What Parents Need to Know About FBAs, BIPs, and MDRs
Getting a call from school about your child’s behavior is stressful for any parent. For parents of children with disabilities,

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Brighton helps children get developmentally on track through our Physical, Speech & Occupational Therapies as well as our Specialized Skills Training offered in the comfort of your own home or in our newly remodeled center.
Beyond teaching about 1-2-3 and ABC, Brighton Preschools focus on developing curious, creative, and connected children who know no limits!
Brighton helps kids in school get the evaluations, assessments and services they need from the school through our free workshops and one-on-one education advocacy support.
For more than 50 years, Brighton has been the cornerstone of early intervention services for children with disabilities in San Antonio. Through therapy, specialized skills training, early childhood education, parent workshops and education advocacy, Brighton has the perfect combination of the right services at the right time to give children every opportunity they need to reach their full potential now and in the future.
We provide services to nearly 4,000 children every year in San Antonio.
Brighton has more than 200 licensed therapists, degreed teachers, advocates and more with an annual budget size of over $22M.
From the very beginning, Eva’s story unfolded differently than expected. Born with Down Syndrome and spending her earliest days in the NICU during the uncertainty of COVID, her family was left navigating a future filled with fear, unanswered questions, and the weight of the unknown. As they faced a new diagnosis, Eva’s parents searched for guidance, reassurance, and a place where her daughter would be truly seen. That moment came when they found Brighton Center—a place that welcomed Eva with open arms. Through pediatric therapy, an inclusive preschool environment, and ongoing special education support, Eva is now in kindergarten and thriving— proving that with the right support at the right time, every child’s potential is limitless.

Getting a call from school about your child’s behavior is stressful for any parent. For parents of children with disabilities,

You’ve noticed something about your child’s development that concerns you. Maybe they’re not babbling like other toddlers their age, or

You’ve been to the ARD meetings. You’ve signed the paperwork. Your child has an IEP with goals, accommodations, and services