Description: Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom by Rebecca Moyes How do teachers and parents of children with autism address a childs social skills? What do they do about problem behaviors? This book provides explanations for these behaviours, and practical help for both teachers and parents to address them. Teachers learn how to create environmental supports and to incorporate specific teaching strategies. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description How do teachers and parents of children with autism address their social skills? And what do they do about problem behaviours? This work provides possible explanations for these behaviours, and helps teachers and parents to address them. It also describes why traditional approaches to managing poor behaviour in the classroom do not work for children with autism. The text is full of tips on how to tackle different kinds of problem behaviour in the classroom and outside it and includes many individual examples. Author Biography Rebecca Moyes worked in collaboration with Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to establish the Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders. This organization provides information and support to families of children with autism and the professionals who work with them in the Pittsburgh area. She served as the organizations principal officer for over five years. Her oldest child was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome eight years ago. Mrs Moyes is a former teacher, and today works as an educational consultant for children with autism spectrum disorders. Table of Contents Acknowledgments. Foreword. 1. Traditional approaches. 2. Adopting a team approach to writing a behaviour support plan. 3. What causes misbehavior in children with autism? Forming a hypothesis. 4. Antecedent strategies. 5. Rewards and motivators. 6. Consequential strategies. 7. Evaluation for effectiveness. References. Index. Review I found this to be a useful book. The approach it recommends is based on well-tired principles of positive behaviour management the authors style and obvious personal experience remind the reader to look beyond the challenging or nuisance element of behaviour to consider what that behaviour is trying to communicate, something that is equally applicable for all children - not just those with autistic spectrum disorders. I found this to be a very practical book and believe it would be a useful resource for anyone working with pupils whose behaviour is challenging, but especially those with autistic spectrum disorders. -- NASENMoyes gently guides her reader through the practical aspects of constructing and evaluating an effective behaviour support programme.Teachers working with children with autism will find this book particularly helpful in developing a coherent approach to supporting children in the classroom. -- This book provides an excellent introduction to functional analysis of behaviour. The principles of examining behaviour and devising interventions are set out as realistic targets for the class teacher. The clear explanations and practical examples guide the reader through the steps of how to analyse behaviour and put individually tailored interventions into practice. -- Communication Promotional Environmental supports and teaching strategies for tacking problem behaviour of children with AS in the classroom Long Description How do teachers and parents of children with autism address a childs social skills? And what do they do about problem behaviors? This book provides possible explanations for these behaviours, and a wealth of practical help for both teachers and parents to address them. Teachers learn how to create environmental supports and how to incorporate specific teaching strategies. Students with autism learn the new skills they might need, and ways of making their behavior more acceptable. This book is full of practical tips on how to tackle different kinds of challenging behaviors both in the classroom and outside it. Review Quote I found this to be a useful book. The approach it recommends is based on well-tired principles of positive behaviour management the authors style and obvious personal experience remind the reader to look beyond the challenging or nuisance element of behaviour to consider what that behaviour is trying to communicate, something that is equally applicable for all children - not just those with autistic spectrum disorders. I found this to be a very practical book and believe it would be a useful resource for anyone working with pupils whose behaviour is challenging, but especially those with autistic spectrum disorders. - NASEN Moyes gently guides her reader through the practical aspects of constructing and evaluating an effective behaviour support programme.Teachers working with children with autism will find this book particularly helpful in developing a coherent approach to supporting children in the classroom.- This book provides an excellent introduction to functional analysis of behaviour. The principles of examining behaviour and devising interventions are set out as realistic targets for the class teacher. The clear explanations and practical examples guide the reader through the steps of how to analyse behaviour and put individually tailored interventions into practice.- Communication Promotional "Headline" Environmental supports and teaching strategies for tacking problem behaviour of children with AS in the classroom Description for Reader How do teachers and parents of children with autism address a childs social skills? And what do they do about problem behaviors? This book provides possible explanations for these behaviours, and a wealth of practical help for both teachers and parents to address them. Teachers learn how to create environmental supports and how to incorporate specific teaching strategies. Students with autism learn the new skills they might need, and ways of making their behavior more acceptable. This book is full of practical tips on how to tackle different kinds of challenging behaviors both in the classroom and outside it. Description for Sales People Written by an experienced teacher and educational consultant, the author of popular book Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom. Details ISBN1843107198 Short Title ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGING BEH Language English ISBN-10 1843107198 ISBN-13 9781843107194 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 371.94 Illustrations Yes Year 2002 Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers Subtitle A Guide for Teachers and Parents Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Pages 160 Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers DOI 10.1604/9781843107194 UK Release Date 2002-06-30 NZ Release Date 2002-06-30 Author Rebecca Moyes Publication Date 2002-06-30 Audience General AU Release Date 2002-06-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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ISBN-13: 9781843107194
Book Title: Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children with High-Functio
Number of Pages: 160 Pages
Publication Name: Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents
Language: English
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Item Height: 246 mm
Subject: Medicine, Teaching
Publication Year: 2002
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 294 g
Author: Rebecca Moyes
Item Width: 172 mm
Format: Paperback
