Author: Bo Hejlskov Elvén
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
ISBN: 9781849051262
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A practical guide to reassessing difficult situations with autistic children. Based on the low-arousal approach, the book provides strategies for eliciting positive responses without resorting to restraint and punishment.
No Fighting, No Biting, No Screaming
Author: Bo Hejlskov Elvén
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
ISBN: 9781849051262
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A practical guide to reassessing difficult situations with autistic children. Based on the low-arousal approach, the book provides strategies for eliciting positive responses without resorting to restraint and punishment.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
ISBN: 9781849051262
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A practical guide to reassessing difficult situations with autistic children. Based on the low-arousal approach, the book provides strategies for eliciting positive responses without resorting to restraint and punishment.
No Fighting, No Biting, No Screaming
Author: Bo Hejlskov Elvén
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 0857003224
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Fighting, biting, screaming and other behaviours that challenge the people dealing with them are often triggered by unsuitable surroundings or unrealistic demands. In this fresh and effective approach, Bo Hejlskov Elvén shows how identifying and adapting these problem areas can dramatically improve behaviour in people with autism and other developmental disabilities. This practical book explains how to reassess difficult situations and offers easy and effective strategies for eliciting positive responses without resorting to restraint and punishment. Based on the successful low-arousal approach, it is a proven method of stepping away from distress and towards calm, improving the quality of life of everyone involved. Helpful examples covering a wide range of developmental disabilities from autism to Down's Syndrome illustrate the positive changes that can be achieved. This empowering book will be invaluable to anyone attempting to deal with unproductive behaviour in individuals with developmental disabilities, whether at home or in a professional environment.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 0857003224
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Fighting, biting, screaming and other behaviours that challenge the people dealing with them are often triggered by unsuitable surroundings or unrealistic demands. In this fresh and effective approach, Bo Hejlskov Elvén shows how identifying and adapting these problem areas can dramatically improve behaviour in people with autism and other developmental disabilities. This practical book explains how to reassess difficult situations and offers easy and effective strategies for eliciting positive responses without resorting to restraint and punishment. Based on the successful low-arousal approach, it is a proven method of stepping away from distress and towards calm, improving the quality of life of everyone involved. Helpful examples covering a wide range of developmental disabilities from autism to Down's Syndrome illustrate the positive changes that can be achieved. This empowering book will be invaluable to anyone attempting to deal with unproductive behaviour in individuals with developmental disabilities, whether at home or in a professional environment.
Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism
Author: Stephen M. Edelson
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1784501891
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
A complete guide for parents and practitioners on understanding and treating self-injury in autism (ASD). With contributions by top experts, the book explains various forms of self-injury, discusses the treatment options available, including medical, psychiatric and nutritional treatments, and considers the effectiveness of integrated approaches.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1784501891
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
A complete guide for parents and practitioners on understanding and treating self-injury in autism (ASD). With contributions by top experts, the book explains various forms of self-injury, discusses the treatment options available, including medical, psychiatric and nutritional treatments, and considers the effectiveness of integrated approaches.
100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Supporting Pupils with Autism
Author: Francine Brower
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472961552
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you! The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers. Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners. 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Supporting Pupils with Autism is an essential resource filled with tried-and-tested ideas to best support the learning and development of pupils on the autism spectrum, in both mainstream and special schools. The reported incidence of autism has risen dramatically in recent decades and the agenda for 'inclusion' has necessitated a greater understanding of autism in primary schools. However, already stretched school budgets mean that staff are often unable to access courses for further training in this area. Francine Brower uses her extensive experience and expertise to present 100 practical ideas to enhance learning and development by focusing on the needs of the individual pupil. This dip-in-and-out book offers ways to enable teachers to better understand autism and how they can create a more supportive learning environment. There are also strategies to help children develop their communication and social skills, and become more confident and independent as individuals.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472961552
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you! The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers. Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners. 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Supporting Pupils with Autism is an essential resource filled with tried-and-tested ideas to best support the learning and development of pupils on the autism spectrum, in both mainstream and special schools. The reported incidence of autism has risen dramatically in recent decades and the agenda for 'inclusion' has necessitated a greater understanding of autism in primary schools. However, already stretched school budgets mean that staff are often unable to access courses for further training in this area. Francine Brower uses her extensive experience and expertise to present 100 practical ideas to enhance learning and development by focusing on the needs of the individual pupil. This dip-in-and-out book offers ways to enable teachers to better understand autism and how they can create a more supportive learning environment. There are also strategies to help children develop their communication and social skills, and become more confident and independent as individuals.
Disruptive, Stubborn, Out of Control?
Author: Bo Hejlskov Elvén
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1784504904
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
One of the biggest challenges in the classroom is trying to teach when students act in unexpected and annoying ways. Based on the psychology of how children and people act, this book offers practical strategies for understanding why your students are behaving in the way they are, and how to react in a way that restores peace and harmony in the classroom. With many examples of typical confrontational behaviours and clues for how to understand and resolve the underlying issues, this book will be every stressed teacher's best friend.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1784504904
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
One of the biggest challenges in the classroom is trying to teach when students act in unexpected and annoying ways. Based on the psychology of how children and people act, this book offers practical strategies for understanding why your students are behaving in the way they are, and how to react in a way that restores peace and harmony in the classroom. With many examples of typical confrontational behaviours and clues for how to understand and resolve the underlying issues, this book will be every stressed teacher's best friend.
Sulky, Rowdy, Rude?
Author: Bo Hejlskov Elvén
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1784504920
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Children can go through difficult phases - this is a natural part of growing up. Conflicts and arguments are nothing exceptional, but rather a part of everyday family life. The authors of this practical and imaginative book show how parents can create consistent and effective structures, methods and responses, so that children can learn for themselves how to practise self-control and cooperation in a secure environment where they both belong and have autonomy. Based on years of experience working with children, including those with special needs, the authors structure their methods around the low arousal approach. With many creative suggestions and real-life examples, this book has the potential to change family life for the better forever.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1784504920
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Children can go through difficult phases - this is a natural part of growing up. Conflicts and arguments are nothing exceptional, but rather a part of everyday family life. The authors of this practical and imaginative book show how parents can create consistent and effective structures, methods and responses, so that children can learn for themselves how to practise self-control and cooperation in a secure environment where they both belong and have autonomy. Based on years of experience working with children, including those with special needs, the authors structure their methods around the low arousal approach. With many creative suggestions and real-life examples, this book has the potential to change family life for the better forever.
Improving Mental Health Therapies for Autistic Children and Young People
Author: Georgia Pavlopoulou
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040184405
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
This unique, collaborative book, featuring contributions from autistic and non-autistic experts, presents cutting-edge thinking on mental health and service transformation in relation to autistic children and young people (CYP) and their families. Investigating how to implement collaborative approaches to supporting autistic CYP's mental health, this book considers ways for professionals to share power and co-design models of support, promoting self-agency and supportive environments for autistic acceptance and wellbeing. Each chapter includes reflections and vignettes from autistic CYP and allies, key questions and thinking points for readers to consider. The book also includes a link for an e-library with multimedia material with the top take aways for clinicians such as animations, flyers and recorded interviews. The book will be of immense interest to individuals working with autistic CYP and their families in mental health at any level.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040184405
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
This unique, collaborative book, featuring contributions from autistic and non-autistic experts, presents cutting-edge thinking on mental health and service transformation in relation to autistic children and young people (CYP) and their families. Investigating how to implement collaborative approaches to supporting autistic CYP's mental health, this book considers ways for professionals to share power and co-design models of support, promoting self-agency and supportive environments for autistic acceptance and wellbeing. Each chapter includes reflections and vignettes from autistic CYP and allies, key questions and thinking points for readers to consider. The book also includes a link for an e-library with multimedia material with the top take aways for clinicians such as animations, flyers and recorded interviews. The book will be of immense interest to individuals working with autistic CYP and their families in mental health at any level.
Confused, Angry, Anxious?
Author: Bo Hejlskov Elvén
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1784504947
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Working with older people in care can be challenging and frustrating, especially when they behave in ways that seem irrational, aggressive, or unreasonably repetitive, and nothing you can do seems to help. The authors of this useful and practical book explain how to understand the difficult and annoying ways in which older people in care can behave, (especially people with dementia), how to stay calm and kind, and how to solve the problems they can create. With many examples of everyday challenges and how to deal with them, this book has the potential to change your working life.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1784504947
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Working with older people in care can be challenging and frustrating, especially when they behave in ways that seem irrational, aggressive, or unreasonably repetitive, and nothing you can do seems to help. The authors of this useful and practical book explain how to understand the difficult and annoying ways in which older people in care can behave, (especially people with dementia), how to stay calm and kind, and how to solve the problems they can create. With many examples of everyday challenges and how to deal with them, this book has the potential to change your working life.
From Anxiety to Meltdown
Author: Deborah Lipsky
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1849058431
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Drawing on her own experience and using examples to explain how autistic people think, the author distinguishes between meltdowns and tantrums, showing how each begins, and most importantly, how to identify triggers and prevent outbursts from happening in the first place. Practical and simple solutions to avoiding anxiety are offered throughout.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1849058431
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Drawing on her own experience and using examples to explain how autistic people think, the author distinguishes between meltdowns and tantrums, showing how each begins, and most importantly, how to identify triggers and prevent outbursts from happening in the first place. Practical and simple solutions to avoiding anxiety are offered throughout.
Caring for a Child with Autism
Author: Martine Ives
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 184642304X
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
This comprehensive and readable guide answers the questions commonly asked by parents and carers following a diagnosis of autism, and discusses the challenges that can arise in home life, education and socializing. The authors cover a wide variety of therapies and approaches to autism, providing clear, unbiased information so that families will be able to evaluate different options for themselves. Throughout, the emphasis is on home and family life, and the everyday difficulties encountered by families of autistic children. Caring for a Child with Autism is an informative handbook in association with the National Autistic Society, written for parents with a recently diagnosed autistic child. This is a thorough introduction to autistic spectrum disorders, to be consulted time and time again as new questions arise.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 184642304X
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
This comprehensive and readable guide answers the questions commonly asked by parents and carers following a diagnosis of autism, and discusses the challenges that can arise in home life, education and socializing. The authors cover a wide variety of therapies and approaches to autism, providing clear, unbiased information so that families will be able to evaluate different options for themselves. Throughout, the emphasis is on home and family life, and the everyday difficulties encountered by families of autistic children. Caring for a Child with Autism is an informative handbook in association with the National Autistic Society, written for parents with a recently diagnosed autistic child. This is a thorough introduction to autistic spectrum disorders, to be consulted time and time again as new questions arise.