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Problem behaviors often compound the already difficult task of improving the lives of persons with severe disabilities. This important volume, representing the culmination of more than a decade of clinical research, presents the first complete description of the procedures used in Functional Communication Training--a positive approach for reducing severe behavior problems. The procedures described in this book have been validated by numerous empirical studies for use with children, adolescents, and adults who display behaviors as diverse as aggression, self-injury, tantrums, and bizarre, psychotic speech. Functional Communication Training involves teaching students how to communicate those b...
The present volume has been prepared during the International Year of the Child. Designation of a special year devoted to children underscores the widespread recognition of the importance of scientific advances and humane concern over the welfare of children. Clinical child psychology, the topic of the present serial publication, is especially important in recognition of the year of the child. Clinical child psychology at once combines areas of basic and applied research. The subject matter is concerned with understanding the nature of child development and the many influences upon which such development depends. Moreover, the clinical orientation emphasizes the extension of this research to...
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Autism Spectrum Disorder of the Pittsburgh Pocket Psychiatry Series highlights current key topics for this developmental neurobiological disorder: early identification and diagnosis; medical, psychiatric, behavioral, social, educational and language evaluations and treatment approaches; genetics and neurobiology; and transition-age and adult services. This book incorporates practical clinical knowledge within a didactic framework to provide a comprehensive overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across the lifespan.
Provides practical solutions for parents and teachers on properly handling the challenging behavior associated with Asperger's syndrome including homework, tantrums, and other day-to-day issues.
This book provides realistic strategies and truly consolidates the variety of complex issues faced by parents in dealing with the symptoms of Asperger syndrome.
This book has been lauded for its practical strategies to meet the needs of people with the most severe disabilities across the life span. Helpful forms and case studies -- plus an emphasis on self-determination point the way to developing supports that help people who are deafblind, have severe to profound physical and cognitive disabilities, or have serious behavior problems be fully included in the classroom, workplace, and community. This resource is essential for human services professionals, program staff trainers, and students.
Focuses attention on the quality of life issues for disabled individuals around the world as they live, work, play and go to school.