If they only knew how I prayed for the day I would be able to know of Amanda sticking up for herself. Thanks for listening about my Bully. I didn't condone her biting, though like you was very happy that she had defended herself, and had to keep telling Bri no biting. She has even lock jawed me a couple of times when she didn't get what she wanted. Her new method is a very loud, and I do mean LOUD, scream followed by slapping motions.
Mom gets one from time to time.
I don't discourage this behavior as it is one of the few ways for her to let people know that they have stepped in a bit too closely. I would try to teach her a nicer method of showing her disapproval. My Amanda used to bite, and the aides complained about it and I told them to let her bite pillows or have a doll with them she could bite - but generally she wanted to bite them. The best way we distinguished behaviors was to give her alternative behaviors and this takes much time. When she was younger in full inclusion school, I was really worried she would hurt another kid, but nothing ever happened.