People with Autism Behaving Badly: Helping People with ASD Move on from Behavioral and Emotional Challenges
Author(s): John Clements
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.
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John Clements is a clinical psychologist of over thirty 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 currently works as a behavior consultant in California, taking a particular interest in helping people with autism and their families. He has published several books, including Assessing Behaviors Regarded as Problematic for People with Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Concerns, and Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Explanations and Strategies for Change, both also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Acknowledgements; Part 1; Chapter 1. Read this Chapter; Chapter 2, What's the problem?; Chapter 3. Responding to incidents; Part 2; Chapter 4. I can't stand that; Chapter 5. You lost me; Chapter 6. There's something I want from you; Chapter 7. I don't want to say 'No'; Chapter 8. I love it when..; Chapter 9. I feel terrible; Chapter 10. I'm in charge here; Part 3; Chapter 11. Loss of social connectedness; Chapter 12. Loss of personal well being; Part 4; Chapter 13. The drugs of war; Chapter 14. Specific interventions - relationship styles; Chapter 15. Which planet?; Appendix 1. Supports that work - what we have learned; Appendix 2. Learning log; Appendix 3. Parent - doctor consultation; Index.
General Fields
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- : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- : 01 March 2005
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : John Clements
- : Paperback
- : English
- : 616.8588206
- : 224
