Solving Behavior Problems in Autism [Paperback]

Linda A. Hodgdon (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0961678623 | ISBN-13: 978-0961678623 | Publication Date: November 1, 1999 | Edition: 1

Linda Hodgdon's new book provides a very practical approach to recognizing the complexity of behavior management for students with autism spectrum disorders and other students with communication and behavior challenges. Continuing the approach of supporting communication with visual strategies, this book is packed with problem solving techniques. You will find zillions of samples and examples of visual tools and strategies that have been used effectively to solve behavior problems. This is the second book in the Visual Strategies series. It follows the same style and format as the the bestselling Visual Strategies for Improving Communication. It is another resource guaranteed to provide practical help for every educator or parent who faces students with behavior and self-management challenges. This book will delight you!

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"... an essential tool for any teacher or parent working with a child on the autism spectrum. This is a MUST HAVE!" -- Horizons

About the Author

Linda Hodgdon, M.ED., CCC-SLP is a Speech Pathologist who has specialized in meeting the communication and behavior needs of students with autism spectrum disorders and severe behavior challenges for more than twenty five years. She is a popular national and international presenter. Author of the bestseller, Visual Strategies for Improving Communication, her approach of using visual strategies for solving behavior problems has produced excellent changes in student behavior.

Product Details

• Paperback: 254 pages
• Publisher: Quirk Roberts Publishing; 1 edition (November 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0961678623
• ISBN-13: 978-0961678623
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 0.8 x 8.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #102,082 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Behavior Analysis, August 21, 2001

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JEAN MATHER (Mission Viejo, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Solving Behavior Problems in Autism (Paperback)

Linda Hodgdon's book, SOLVING BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS IN AUTISM, works for anybody dealing with another human being. You don't have to be a parent, teacher, or someone working with a special-needs person to see the value in Ms. Hodgdon's approach. People act out for a reason. Linda suggests you look at the circumstances before, during, and after a behavior before trying to deal with it. If you understand the person's motivation, concern, and expectations, you can better change, temper, or redirect the behavior. Added to this insight, Linda points out most special needs people's strengths and weaknesses. Then she clearly and concretely describes techniques using visual tools to help them communicate more effectively. Since most special needs people are visual-spacial learners rather than auditory students, Linda shows how to make, use, and facilitate visual tools, so these people can better understand, and thus, behave in society. Ms. Hodgdon's technique takes the use of visual tools beyond labeling, and she explains how to direct people's communication with visuals, so that they can function as normally as possible in the everyday world. When they understand the concept, they can communicate it, but in order to comprehend the idea, they must see it. Thus, if they can see, they can understand, then they can act accordingly. Linda shows this concept with the logo, WHEN I SEE IT...THEN I UNDERSTAND. Bad behavior may not be intentional, but if people don't understand what they hear or what others expect of them, their inappropriate actions may simply be a reaction rather than a controlled response. So logically, if you understand why people behave inappropriately, you can fix the problem not just react to it. SOLVING BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS IN AUTISM helps readers realize reason works better than reaction when dealing with human behavior especially with special needs people.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real help in addressing behavioral difficulties in autism, October 2, 2001

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Katie C. Nelson "Katie the Scrapbook Lady" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Solving Behavior Problems in Autism (Paperback)

There are several books about behavior problems on the market, but this one deals specifically with the types of problems associated with autism. Besides explaining how to lessen these behavioral problems, this book teaches you to understand the root of the behavior which means you can apply your new found knowledge in endless ways.

This book is based a lot on using visual strategies to improve communication skills, understanding and self management. Their are clear and useful guidelines for everything like how to communicate "NO" and proper ways to express emotions.

My favorite chapters in this book are "Ten Keys to Becoming a Better Communication Partner" (I think we ALL can benefit from that!), "Seven Critical Communication Skills to Teach", and "Strategies to Help Students Control their Environments". The book is literally overflowing with great information and ideas.

Teachers, parents and caregivers will benefit greatly from the information contained in this book. I am grateful for the new approaches it has given me for improving my son's everyday life. (...)

4.0 out of 5 stars Solving Behavior Problemsin Autism, June 2, 2008

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Melissa G. Richards (Indiana USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Solving Behavior Problems in Autism (Paperback)

This is a helpful tool but a bit too wordy. If you are looking for the simple solution, there isn't one. But like I said, a very good tool and I'm finding it to be helpful with my child.