Autism spectrum disorder and de-escalation strategies : a practical guide to positive behavioural interventions for children and young people /

Brown, Steve

Autism spectrum disorder and de-escalation strategies : a practical guide to positive behavioural interventions for children and young people / Steve Brown. - London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ©2015. - 192 pages: llustrations 23 cm.

Includes bibliographic references and index

"Autism spectrum disorder & de-escalation strategies"--Cover. Ch. 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder and Behaviour -- ch. 2 De-escalation -- ch. 3 Environment -- ch. 4 Language Strategies -- ch. 5 Visual Strategies -- ch. 6 Behaviour Management -- ch. 7 Risk Assessment, Guidance and Legalities -- ch. 8 Restrictive Physical Intervention and Positive Handling.

Discussing a variety of de-escalation and behaviour management strategies, this book offers practical guidance on using non-physical and physical interventions to support children (aged 3-18) on the autism spectrum or with emotional, social and behavioural difficulties, and to keep them and others safe.


in English

978-1-84905-503-1


Children with autism spectrum disorders
Children with autism spectrum disorders--Education
Behavior therapy--Methods.



616.9285882 B81a 2015