Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
967251435
ISBN 13
9780967251431
Category
Childhood Disorder
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Publication Year
1999
Publisher
Issue Period
Mental Health, Mental Illness, Parenting, Special Needs, Medical Books
Subject
Childhood Disorder
Description
Written for parents and professionals, this text offers practical solutions to the day-to-day challenges facing individuals with Asperger Syndrome, and their families. The book discusses how to deal with tantrums, meltdowns and difficult behaviour. Topics covered include: the characteristics of Asperger Syndrome and their impact on behaviour, stages of the meltdown cycle, the role of antecedent behaviours, functional assessment, strategies promoting social skills development, including self-awareness, self-calming and self-management, solutions for parents, including organization and support, and daily routines. The book's main focus is on various stages of the meltdown cycle and functional analysis as a means of determining why behaviours occur. - from Amzon
Number of Copies
1
