People with Autism Behaving Badly [Paperback]

John Clements (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2005

People with autism spectrum conditions may often behave in ways that cause difficulties for themselves and those who care for them. People with Autism Behaving Badly offers effective, long-term strategies to help resolve common problem behaviors such as physical aggression, self-injury, verbal abuse, rudeness and property damage. The book is organized around the common messages conveyed by behaviors and some of the underlying issues that drive these messages. Practical ideas for intervention are provided and illustrated by case examples. A range of exercises help to build understanding of the issues and detail appropriate plans. A log book helps to track what has been tried and what has been learned. In addition the author explores the role of relationship 'styles' that can help reduce challenging behaviors and encourage positive ones. Realistic information about working together with individuals, families and outside agencies, and about the pros and cons of medication, is also included. This hands-on, practical manual is indispensable for families, carers and anyone involved with autistic people who need help with behavioral or emotional challenges.

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About the Author

John Clements is a clinical psychologist of over thirty years' standing, specializing in the field of developmental disabilities. He has previously worked for the NHS and university system in the UK and jointly established the UK's first independent psychology practice specializing in issues for people with developmental disabilities. He currently works as a behavior consultant in California, taking a particular interest in helping people with autism and their families. He has published several books, including Assessing Behaviors Regarded as Problematic for People with Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Concerns, and Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Explanations and Strategies for Change, both also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers (May 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843107651
• ISBN-13: 978-1843107651
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #957,009 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very helpful, June 13, 2007

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Genevieve E. Honeycutt "gigi" (Owensboro, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: People with Autism Behaving Badly (Paperback)

Most books I have gotten are written for parents of younger children with Autism. This book helps with the slightly older child (teenager). It has given me a new perspective on how to help my child. I highly recommend this book to all who deal with teens or even younger children with autism. It has really good ideas on how to deal with the behaviors.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why you would buy this book., April 10, 2007

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This review is from: People with Autism Behaving Badly (Paperback)

Why?

If you are dealing with autisitic youths that have behavioural or emotional challenges.
If you are an educational professional.
It is worth 5 stars it gives you a good scaffold to design your own management plan for a student. With comprehensive background and strategies without wasting your time with fluff.

Why Not?
If you are a parent of an ASD child or teenager then this book may well be pitched to much at the education system.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good practical advice, January 28, 2010

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SHR (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: People with Autism Behaving Badly (Paperback)

My son has Asperger's and I thought I had reached my quota of reading books on tips and the like regarding AS but seems not.
The title of this one grabbed me and the chapter titles told me it would be relevant to our situation, and it was.
It includes lots of wonderful practical advice, all bearing a hint of common sense and lots of advice to modify things to suit your own situation. I loved the way this was written; Clements has a lot of experience with families with a child with an ASD and he has a lot of understanding of the difficulties of implementing strategies in a consistent way; he reassures parents that it is OK to slip up, as long as you get over it and move forward; he also explains where consistency is most important and provides other strategies to use until you are able to be consistent - so at least something is being done.
He also emphasises that strategies often don't work smoothly in the "real world" due to the interference of life and that many strategies while explained as units are not mutually exclusive.
He acknowledges that interventions are long-term and hard work; which as a parent we know but it is still helpful to be told by a professional - no miracles are expected; it takes hard work and commitment. I wrote 5 pages of tips from it - so it had something going for it.