Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns (Paperback)

by Brenda Smith Myles (Author), Jack Southwick (Author)

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Product Description
Written for parents and professionals, this text offers practical solutions to the day-to-day challenges facing individuals with Asperger Syndrome, and their families. The book discusses how to deal with tantrums, meltdowns and difficult behaviour. Topics covered include: the characteristics of Asperger Syndrome and their impact on behaviour, stages of the meltdown cycle, the role of antecedent behaviours, functional assessment, strategies promoting social skills development, including self-awareness, self-calming and self-management, solutions for parents, including organization and support, and daily routines. The book's main focus is on various stages of the meltdown cycle and functional analysis as a means of determining why behaviours occur.

From the Publisher
This book (Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Pratical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage and Meltdowns) is identical (except for title) to "Asperger Syndrome and Rage" (ISBN 0967251400) by Dr. Brenda Smith Myles. We have changed the title to better describe the book's contents.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 107 pages
• Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Company (September 9, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967251435
• ISBN-13: 978-0967251431
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #487,897 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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147 of 147 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most Practical Asperger Syndrome Book!, May 26, 2000

By A Customer

As a home school teacher of a precocious 10 year old AS son and the wife of an equally brilliant, but emotionally unstable, disabled husband (possibly AS), I use the information contained in this book to help me manage both my child and husband during those difficult moments. This book is a godsend for those of us with explosive AS loved ones and a blessing for helping AS loved ones with milder anxiety features. The book aids in identifying anxiety triggers and sensory overload triggers that can start "the rumbling stage" of a rage cycle to help make the environment more "AS FRIENDLY." While often times environmental triggers cannot be avoided, the ability to recognise the rumble stage early and apply practical interventions, is what makes this book particularly valuable to me as a teacher and stand-in therapist for my son and hubby. Not very many specialists are out there to properly diagnose and treat AS. This book makes it easier for AS families to cope especially when AS professionals are simply not available in one's area.

70 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical state-of-the-art guide and invaluable resource, August 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Asperger Syndrome and Rage: Practical Solutions for a Difficult Moment (Paperback)

Asperger Syndrome and Rage is a practical, state-of-the-art guide for parents and professionals. As a parent of a young adult son with Asperger Syndrome and a school psychologist, I felt as though the authors had lived in my home and worked with the students I served in the school. Feasible and realistic solutions to assist individuals with AS to become successful in their daily lives and to learn to monitor and control uncomfortable situations are presdented. Every concept introduced is clearly explained in easy to understand language and is followed by real-life examples. The ultimate goal of this book is to help individuals with AS understand their exceptionality, complete with its strengths and challenges. This book is an invaluable resource.

69 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Straightforward and practical help, February 22, 2003

By	Kristi A. Sakai (Oregon) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am the mother of THREE children with Asperger Syndrome. When our oldest son began attending school we were exasperated with the school staff and their inability to understand that he was being triggered into meltdowns, and we had no way to track what was setting him off. This book has a clear and concise methodology for tracking meltdown triggers in the school setting. In addition it gives very specific examples of what to do and not to do during each stage of the rage cycle. Because it is brief many of the staff were willing to read it. Using the methods in this book were were able to create a plan that helped eliminate a large number of triggers because the staff finally understood there were EXTERNAL causes, not internal or behavioral causes as they had assumed.

If it was up to me it would be standard issue in every school and required reading for every special education program. Teachers need and want this information because they are not taught how to deal with our Asperger Syndrome children's unique needs. I have bought several copies and always have one with me at every IEP meeting I attend in case I need to refer to it directly. If you have children with Asperger Syndrome who are attending school you need this book!

Kristi Sakai author of
Finding Our Way: Practical Solutions for Creating a Supportive Home and Community for the Asperger Syndrome Family