Encouraging Appropriate Behavior for Children on the Autism Spectrum: Frequently Asked Questions

Shira Richman

mar 2006 · Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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Written in an accessible question-and-answer format for easy navigation, this book provides detailed, practical answers to the real questions asked by parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).

One hundred questions, organized by topic, cover common everyday problems, from advice on what to do if your autistic child routinely runs away when in the supermarket to tips on how to stop him from spitting. Shira Richman outlines succinct behavioural plans to help parents and professionals encourage appropriate behavior and help their child make progress with learning positive behavioral patterns. She also offers advice on how to recognise maladaptive behaviors and explains the reasoning behind taking a proactive approach with children on the autism spectrum.

This book can be read cover to cover or used as a handy quick reference. It will be invaluable to parents of children with ASDs and the professionals working with them.

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Shira Richman is a behavior therapy consultant who attained her MA in psychology at New York University. She has worked extensively with children with autism spectrum disorders, creating and supervising programs in applied behavior analysis. Shira Richman is the author of Raising a Child with Autism: A Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis for Parents, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.