Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: John Clements ,
Ewa Zarkowska
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Dimensions:
Width: 16.00cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.432kg
ISBN: 9781853027420
ISBN 10: 1853027421
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 01 April 2000
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
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. -- Contact 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.
Author Information
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.
