Full Description
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) begins in early childhood and is characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication, restricted interests and repetitive behavior. As many as half of children with ASD between the ages of 3 and 8 also exhibit disruptive behaviors that interfere with their overall development and family functioning.
This Therapist Guide, Parent Training for Disruptive Behavior, is designed for therapists to use with parents of children with ASD and challenging behaviors, such as tantrums, noncompliance, and aggression. Based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and developed over more than a decade of research, the intervention consists of 11 core sessions as well as supplemental sessions, a home visit, and follow-up visits. Each session includes a therapist script, activity sheets, parent handouts, and checklists. Video vignettes are available online to illustrate concepts. The treatment manual is designed to be used in conjunction with the companion Workbook for parents. Each session is delivered individually in weekly outpatient visits. Homework assignments between sessions focus on implementing behavior change strategies collaboratively chosen by the therapist and parent.
Contents
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Introduction to the Manual
Introduction to the Behavior Support Plan
Core Sessions
Session 1: Behavioral Principles
Session 2: Prevention Strategies
Session 3: Daily Schedules
Session 4: Reinforcement 1
Session 5: Reinforcement 2
Session 6: Planned Ignoring
Session 7: Compliance Training
Session 8: Functional Communication Training
Session 9: Teaching Skills 1
Session 10: Teaching Skills 2
Session 11: Generalization and Maintenance
Appendix A Telephone Booster
Appendix B Home Visit
Appendix C Parent Training Case Example with Sample Behavior Support Plan
Appendix D Problem-Solving Common Challenges in Implementing the Program
Appendix E RUBI Progress Note
References
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