help with Behavioral issues & learning life skills
Autism Spectrum Disorders (or Pervasive Developmental Disorders)
can lead to a wide variety of behavioral issues emerging as a child develops.
Parents of a child with autism, PDD-NOS or Asperger's syndrome can help to make a
positive difference in their child's life by developing an understanding of
their child's behavior and implementing behavioral strategies. These fact sheets
are based on the principles underlying behavioral interventions, and help to provide
useful information and strategies for parents with a child on the autism spectrum.
A brief introduction to managing behavior
Introduction to Behavioral issues
Common causes
of behavioral problems
Looking for the
message behind a behavior
Creating a behavior
management program
Choosing
behavior management strategies for the program
Behavior,
socio-emotional development and autism
How
behavior acts as a message to parents
Tips
for better teaching of autistic children
Different behavioral strategies
The
token economy system
Behavior
charts
Positive
reinforcement as a behavior management technique
From
positive reinforcement to developing inner motivation
Social
Stories as a way to modify behavior
Tactical
ignoring for attention-seeking behaviors
Positive
Behavior Support
Using
contracts to encourage appropriate behavior
Other
strategies for attention-seeking behaviors
Self-management
of behavior
Desensitization
Rewards
Tower approach to behavior management
Challenging behaviors
Introduction
to challenging behaviors
Why
punishment as behavior management is discouraged
Dealing
with the triggers of challenging behaviors
Consequential
management of behaviors
Managing
tantrums
Strategies
for when behavior is out of control
Self-injurious
behavior - introduction
Self-injurious
behavior - detailed strategies
Manipulative
behaviors
Keeping
a positive attitude to challenging behaviors
Strategies
for rude, defiant or oppositional behaviors
Repetitive behaviors, PREOCCUPATIONS & RITUALS
Repetitive
behaviors introduction
Self-stimulation
or 'stimming'
Routines,
compulsions & rituals: strategies for parents
Echolalia
- repetitive speech patterns
Dealing
with preoccupations
LIFE SKILLS
Introduction
to toilet training
Current
toilet training styles & practices
Motivating
children on the autism spectrum
Sleeping
problems and autism
Dressing
and self-care skills
Strategies
for dealing with fussy eaters
Eating
and feeding issues
Treatments
for toe walking
Coping
with stress & anxiety
Theory
of mind & communication
