Bullying is a serious problem in schools and children on the autism spectrum are particularly at risk of being victimized if they display “different behavior, such as not understanding rules, having bad handwriting or flapping their hands.Being Bullied describes the various types of peer abuse – taunting, nicknames, damaging property, stealing, ......
John Clements is a clinical psychologist of over forty years' standing, specializing in the field of developmental disabilities. He has previously worked for the NHS and university system in the UK and jointly established the UK's first independent psychology practice specializing in issues for people with developmental disabilities. He has also ......
Includes new chapters on screening and diagnosis of ASD, discrete trials training, pivotal response training, verbal behaviour interventions, and structured teaching approaches. Contributors also describe interventions for using cognitive behavior therapy with children and families to treat a variety of symptoms and behaviours.
Provides a unique function-based classification system for categorizing problem behaviours in schools. Written by the author of the bestselling textbook on functional behavioural assessment, the Cipani Behavioral Classification System contained in this manual provides an invaluable alternative to the idiosyncratic descriptions of problem behaviour ......
Students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) often present behavioural challenges that can elude teachers and escalate when not properly addressed. This book equips educators with the tools they need to effectively improve the behaviour of students with ASD, explaining the most common functions for challenging behaviours and providing ......
Paul G. Taylor is an experienced consultant paediatrician working in a regional general hospital in New Zealand. He specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder and works directly with many young people with ASD, their families and their schools. He has been giving talks on ASD for over 12 years.
The world's Aspie mentors pass on their insights for successful living! Temple Grandin, Anita Lesko, Liane Holliday Willey, Jennifer O'Toole and many others, offer words of wisdom on coping with key stressors such as self-esteem, employment, friendship, and love. Based on their personal experience, this book is chock full of advice from Aspie ......
Adopted children who have experienced loss, abuse or neglect need additional support for their emotional development, and are more likely to have special educational needs. This useful resource provides a complete plan for creating adoption-friendly environments in primary, secondary and specialist schools.
