Behavioural Concerns and Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Section 1 Perspectivces upon these issues - a view of autism; beyond autism - understanding human behaviour. Section 2 Helpful practices - maintaining a safe environment; understanding; social relating; well being; competence; obsessions; sensitivities; motivation; responding to behaviour - some additional thoughts. Section 3 Making it happen - expectations; implementation; service provision issues. Appendix: autism - supporters' help to explore the difficulties; identifying factors involved in a behaviour which gives cause for concern; constructive behavioural support - service evaluation guide.

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.