Positive Parenting for Autism: Powerful Strategies to Help Your Child Overcome Challenges and Thrive Contributor(s): Boone, Victoria (Author) |
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ISBN: 1641521236 ISBN-13: 9781641521239 Publisher: Althea Press OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Education | Special Education - Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities - Psychology | Developmental - General |
Dewey: 618.928 |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6" W x 9" (0.60 lbs) 144 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Mentally Challenged |
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Publisher Description: Help your child with autism build essential social and life skills It can be a challenge to manage life as a special needs parent and feel like you are doing all you can to support your child's growth and development. Positive Parenting for Autism offers proven techniques for helping your child with autism develop the foundational skills they need to thrive and live a fulfilling life. Using scientifically supported strategies based in applied behavior analysis (ABA), this practical guide provides concrete tools for developing personalized behavior change plans aimed at both increasing your child's positive behaviors and decreasing unwanted or problem behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorders. Take a deep dive into topics like punishment alternatives, the power of reinforcement, communication and cooperation, and teaching complex behaviors in straightforward ways. All parenting books on autism should include:
Support your child with autism as they build necessary social and life skills with help from these practical, evidence-based techniques. |
Contributor Bio(s): Boone, Victoria, Ma Bcba: - Victoria Boone, MA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and behavior change consultant. She is the founder and clinical director of The Hamilton Center, which is an ABA agency dedicated to helping individuals improve the quality of their lives one day at a time. In her spare time, she supervises graduate students passionate about ABA, trains staff on the implementation of various techniques, and hosts parent education seminars and professional workshops in the community. |