Auteur : Elvén, Bo Hejlskov / Elvén, Teresa (Traducteur)

Maison d'édition : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Date de publication : 2010

Collation : 240 p. : ill.

ISBN : 9781849051262

Notes : Titre complémentaire : How to make behaving positively possible for people with autism and other developmental disabilities
Traduction de la version originale en suédois, 2010.

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : 1. Challenging behaviour : definitions and theories -- 2. Conceptions and misconceptions -- 3. Adjustment of demands -- 4. Stress factors : a model for explaining chaos -- 5. When conflict happens : keeping it calm -- 6. Looking to the future

Résumé : Fighting, biting, screaming and other behaviours that challenge the people dealing with them are often triggered by unsuitable surroundings or unrealistic demands. In this fresh and effective approach, Bo Hejlskov Elvén shows how identifying and adapting these problem areas can dramatically improve behaviour in people with autism and other developmental disabilities.

This practical book explains how to reassess difficult situations and offers easy and effective strategies for eliciting positive responses without resorting to restraint and punishment. Based on the successful low-arousal approach, it is a proven method of stepping away from distress and towards calm, improving the quality of life of everyone involved. Helpful examples covering a wide range of developmental disabilities from autism to Down's Syndrome illustrate the positive changes that can be achieved.

This empowering book will be invaluable to anyone attempting to deal with unproductive behaviour in individuals with developmental disabilities, whether at home or in a professional environment.

Mots-clés : Troubles envahissants du développement / Modification du comportement / Personnes atteintes de troubles du développement

Cote : WS 350.8.P4 E51 2010