| People with Autism Behaving Badly: Helping People with Asd Move on from Behavioral and Emotional Challenges Contributor(s): Clements, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1843107651 ISBN-13: 9781843107651 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: People with autism spectrum conditions may often behave in ways that cause difficulties for themselves and those who care for them. People with Autism Behaving Badly offers effective, long-term strategies to help families to control common problem behaviors such as physical aggression, self-injury, verbal abuse, rudeness, and property damage. Organized around common triggers of difficult behavior, such as sensory sensitivity, changes in routine, or lack of control, as well as the longer-term effects of autism on social connectedness and personal well-being, the book examines how a variety of innovative relationship styles can be effective in reducing challe nging behaviors, and encouraging positive ones. Drawing on over 30 years experience of working with autistic people and their families, John Clements provides ideas and tips, exercises, case studies and a log book to help families identify what is causing difficult behavior, and what works to prevent and calm it. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Children With Special Needs - Family & Relationships | Parenting - General |
| Dewey: 616.858 |
| LCCN: 2005001696 |
| Physical Information: 0.46" H x 6.2" W x 9.32" (0.75 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family - Topical - Mentally Challenged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: People with autism spectrum conditions may often behave in ways that cause difficulties for themselves and those who care for them. People with Autism Behaving Badly offers effective, long-term strategies to help resolve common problem behaviors such as physical aggression, self-injury, verbal abuse, rudeness and property damage. The book is organized around the common messages conveyed by behaviors and some of the underlying issues that drive these messages. Practical ideas for intervention are provided and illustrated by case examples. A range of exercises help to build understanding of the issues and detail appropriate plans. A log book helps to track what has been tried and what has been learned. In addition the author explores the role of relationship styles' that can help reduce challenging behaviors and encourage positive ones. Realistic information about working together with individuals, families and outside agencies, and about the pros and cons of medication, is also included. This hands-on, practical manual is indispensable for families, carers and anyone involved with autistic people who need help with behavioral or emotional challenges. |
Contributor Bio(s): Clements, John: - John Clements is a clinical psychologist of over forty years' standing, specializing in the field of developmental disabilities. He has previously worked for the NHS and university system in the UK and jointly established the UK's first independent psychology practice specializing in issues for people with developmental disabilities. He has also worked as a behavior consultant in California, taking a particular interest in helping people with autism and their families. |