John Clements (3)

This book offers effective, long term strategies to help resolve common problem behaviours such as physical aggression, self injury, verbal abuse, rudeness and property damage. It covers common messages conveyed by such behaviours and some of the underlying issues that drive them. Practical ideas for intervention are illustrated by case examples. A range of exercises is provided to help build an understanding of the issues. The author covers relationship "styles" that can help reduce show more challenging behaviours and encourage positive ones. Pros and cons of medication are discussed. show less

A practical and comprehensive account of how people with autism can come to behave in ways that give rise to serious concern in other people and, sometimes, themselves. A range of needs are identified that may be expressed through behaviours that cause concern and provide strategies for addressing both needs and behaviours. These strategies are based on extensive research and on the author's own clinical experience.