Bo Hejlskov Elvén

No Fighting, No Biting, No Screaming (eBook, ePUB)

How to Make Behaving Positively Possible for People with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. September 2010
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780857003225
• Artikelnr.: 44755725

Autorenporträt

Bo Hejlskov Elvén is a Clinical Psychologist based in Sweden. He is an independent consultant and lecturer on autism and challenging behaviour, and an accredited Studio III trainer. In 2009, he was awarded the Puzzle Piece of the Year prize by the Swedish Autism Society for his lecturing and counselling on challenging behaviour.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. 1. Challenging Behaviours: Definitions and Theories. What is
challenging behaviour? Dangerous behaviour? Or just difficut? Throwing the
blame on somebody else. History: Theories and therapies. A new outlook.
Background to our conceptions. Summary. 2. Conceptions and Misconceptions.
The importance of self-control. Methods for changing behaviour. Consequence
and structure. Conceptions of the causes of behaviour. Summary. 3.
Adjustment of Demands. Methods of adjusting demands. Ability to respond to
demands. Summary. 4. Stress Factors: A Model for Explaining Chaos. The
effects of stress. Basic stress factors. Situational stress factors.
Warning signs. Signs of chaos. Protective or calming factors. Summary. 5.
When Conflict Happens: Keeping it Calm. Theories of affect and emotion
contagion. The low-arousal approach. Creating diversions. Confrontation or
intervention? Conflict -seeking service-users. Summary. 6. Looking to the
Future. Fundamental principles. Leaving the past behind. References. Index.