This is a practical examination of the behaviours that people with autism may exhibit that other people may find challenging. In order to help the autistic person to move on from these behaviours, it is important to understand their causes. The authors describe those characteristics of autism - sensitivity to environmental stimuli and difficulties with communication, problem solving, physical movement and emotional well being - which contribute to behaviours which other people may find unacceptable and which in some cases may be harmful to themselves. Drawing on research and on their own clinical experience, Clements and Zarkowska provide practical advice for dealing with challenging behaviour and for looking beyond it to solve the problem it manifests. They include useful tips on how to avoid reinforcing challenging behaviours and creating situations which might give rise to them, and principles for implementing strategies for change.
This is a practical examination of the behaviours that people with autism may exhibit that other people may find challenging. In order to help the autistic person to move on from these behaviours, it is important to understand their causes. The authors describe those characteristics of autism - sensitivity to environmental stimuli and difficulties with communication, problem solving, physical movement and emotional well being - which contribute to behaviours which other people may find unacceptable and which in some cases may be harmful to themselves. Drawing on research and on their own clinical experience, Clements and Zarkowska provide practical advice for dealing with challenging behaviour and for looking beyond it to solve the problem it manifests. They include useful tips on how to avoid reinforcing challenging behaviours and creating situations which might give rise to them, and principles for implementing strategies for change.
General introduction. PART 1: PERSPECTIVES UPON THE ISSUES. 1. A view of autism. 2. Beyond autism - understanding human behaviour. PART 2: HELPFUL PRACTICES. 3. Maintaining a safe environment. 4. Understanding. 5. Social relating. 6. Well being. 7. Competence. 8. Obsessions. 9. Sensitivities. 10. Motivation. 11. Responding to behaviour - some additional thoughts. PART 3: MAKING IT HAPPEN. 12. Expectations. 13. Implementation. 14. Service provision issues. Appendix 1: Autism - supporters' help to explore the difficulties. Appendix 2: Identifying factors involved in a behaviour which gives cause for concern. Appendix 3: Constructive behavioural support - service evaluation guide. Resources. Index.
Practical strategies for addressing the needs and behaviours of those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder
John Clements is a UK clinical psychologist in private practice as a behaviour consultant in Benicia, California. Ewa Zarkowska is a chartered clinical psychologist and senior consultant for Applied Psychology Services, Warlingham, Surrey. Both authors have extensive clinical experience with people whose behaviour is challenging.
Behavioral Concerns and Autistic Spectrums Disorders: Explanations
and Stratagies for Change is a practical and comprehensive account
of how people who attract autism labels can come to behave in ways
that give rise to serious concerns in other people and sometimes
themselves. The authors identify the range of needs that may be
expressed through behaviours that cause concern and provide
strategies for addressing both needs and behaviours. Each aspect of
need is analysed in detail. General principles for dealing with
these needs are presented and in each case a 'tips and hints'
section offers more specific help on possible solutions. Included
in the appendices are advice on identifying the factors behind a
behaviour that causes concern and guidance on how to ensure that
support services are delivering what they should. This is a book
that will be essential reading for all those working or living with
autistic people.
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Clements and Zarkowska's book is filled with parental and
professional insights that only come from years of experience. The
clinical wisdom makes Behavioural Concerns & Autistic Spectrum
Disorders: Explainations and Stategies for Change a great addition
to the library of anyone interested in Autism Spectrum
Disorders.
*Journal of Autism Developmental Disorders.*
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