Managing the Cycle of Meltdowns for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

by Geoff Colvin

Based on Geoff Colvin’s bestselling book, Managing the Cycle of Acting-Out Behavior in the Classroom, this practitioner-friendly guide provides special and general education teachers of autistic students with a six-phase positive behavior support model that includes interventions for each phase. Outlining practical steps for preventing and responding to the various phases of meltdown behavior in students with autism spectrum disorder, you’ll find:

• An overview of ASD
• Examples of meltdown behavior
• Common triggers
• Addressing sensory issues
• Establishing expectations and rules
• Collaborating with parents
• And much more

Teachers will find experienced guidance for providing a supportive environment in which students with ASD can succeed.

Genres: Education, Autistic Spectrum Disorder

240 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2012

About the author

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Geoff Colvin, PhD is a teacher, school administrator, and research associate at the University of Oregon.
He is an authority on emotionally disturbed youth.

Reviews

[Terri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great resources contained in the book! Read for a CEU online class. Very informative!

[Lovebell · Rating 4 out of 5]

V useful and practical tips for managing meltdowns. Good insights into autism.

[Sandi Burns · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was hoping this book would've talked more about transitions from school to home, managing issues at home, ect.