Freedom from Meltdowns: Dr. Thompson's Solutions for Children with Autism

Thompson, Travis PhD

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Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Brookes, Paul H.
ISBN:	1-55766-986-4 (1557669864)
ISBN-13:	978-1-55766-986-5 (9781557669865)
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2009
Publish Date:	11/08
Weight:	0.91 Lbs.
Pages:	304
Subject Class:	EDU (Education)
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 6 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.

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Abstract:

Daily meltdowns and tantrums are one of the biggest challenges of life with autism and related disorders--they have a devastating impact on children with autism and their whole families. Now there's a book with all the expert advice front-line professionals and parents need to understand meltdowns, stop them before they start, and improve quality of life for entire families. Travis Thompson, the voice of authority on autism and behavior, channels his 40 years of experience working with children and families into a long-awaited how-to guide that helps readers understand how other disorders and health conditions such as anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, ADHD, and mental health problems contribute to meltdowns in children with autism; and, pinpoint events that trigger a meltdown and prevent those triggers from escalating into an emotional explosion. Clear and practical enough to pick up and use right away, this book is filled with simple tips and strategies that really work, anecdotes from the author's extensive personal experience, and case studies that illustrate constructive and unconstructive ways to deal with familiar behavior issues. This eye-opening, problem-solving guide puts freedom from meltdowns within reach for everyone who works with or cares for a child with autism-and puts children on the path to success in school, at home, and in the community.