Overview
- understand how other disorders and health conditionsāsuch as anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, ADHD, and mental health problemsācontribute to meltdowns in children with autism
- pinpoint events that trigger a meltdownāand prevent those triggers from escalating
- use Functional Behavioral Assessment to uncover behavior patterns and develop effective intervention plans
- improve communication skills so children can find positive ways to express themselves and get their needs met
- create physical environments that facilitate learning and reduce distraction and confusion
- work sensitively with families from diverse cultural backgrounds
- discover specific ways to prevent meltdowns in school and other public settings
- get insight into why children self-injure and what can be done to help them stop
Clear and practical enough to pick up and use right away, this book is filled with simple tips and strategies that really work, anecdotes from the author's extensive personal experience, and case studies that illustrate constructive and unconstructive ways to deal with familiar behavior issues. This eye-opening, problem-solving guide puts freedom from meltdowns within reach for everyone who works with or cares for a child with autismāand puts children on the path to success in school, at home, and in the community.
This book title, Freedom from Meltdowns (Dr. Thompson's Solutions for Children with Autism), ISBN: 9781557669865, by Travis Thompson, Lynn Kern Koegel, published by Brookes Publishing (November 6, 2008) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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