Autism and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Reducing Meltdowns

di Brenda Smith Myles (Autore)

Future Horizons Incorporated, 2024

Learn how to stop a meltdown! This book offers tried-and-true solutions to minimize and circumvent the often frightening circumstances that surround the cycle of meltdowns, not only for the child with autism, but others in the environment as well. A highly practical and user-friendly resource, High-Functioning Autism and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Meltdowns (4th edition) describes the three-stage cycle of a meltdown and identifies the evidence-based strategies that should be used at each stage. In addition, this book outlines how to prevent the occurrence of meltdowns through instruction, interpretation, and coaching. The author of this very practical book takes the reader through the stages of the cycle and emphasizes the importance of utilizing systematic instruction and teachable moments before and after a meltdown. The book also notes that (a) meltdowns are not purposeful and (b) instruction is needed in order for them to stop. Readers will appreciate the practical steps that are given to complete this journey successfully.

• Autore: Brenda Smith Myles
• Editore: Future Horizons Incorporated
• Anno: 2024
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 200 p.
• Dimensioni: 229 x 152 mm
• EAN: 9781957984322

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