Managing Family Meltdown: The Low Arousal Approach and Autism

by Linda Woodcock, Andrea Page

Children and adults on the autism spectrum may often behave in ways that cause difficulties for themselves and those who care for them. This book offers effective, long-term strategies to help resolve common challenging behaviours such as physical aggression and self-injury. Managing Family Meltdown provides possible explanations for these behaviours, and offers a wealth of practical tips on how families can tackle different kinds of challenging behaviour. The authors explore the difference between managing and changing behaviour; how our own behaviour can influence the situation; and the principles of Low Arousal and its application in a family situation. Tried-and-tested ideas for intervention are provided and illustrated by case examples, and the pros and cons of medication are also discussed. This hands-on, practical manual will be indispensable for families, carers and anyone involved with children and adults with autism who need help with behavioral or emotional challenges.

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder

174 pages, Paperback

First published December 15, 2009

Reviews

[J Maegan Strong · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a parent of an ASD child and I work in a specialist school for ASD students.
This book has some concrete tips and methods that can be helpful for parents who are struggling. I know what it's like to feel like nobody is listening or understanding what ASD meltdowns can be like. Parents of neuro-typical kids may benefit from this book as well.
It's written in a clear style that doesn't require one to be a subject specialist (education or psych) to be able to use the book.

[Bianca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Een prettig boek dat bruikbare tips geeft bij explosief gedrag bij autisme, precies zoals de titel suggereert. Ik was er blij mee en wil 'm eigenlijk wel zelf hebben om zo af en toe nog eens iets op te zoeken/na te lezen.

[Tania Vandecasteele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Een interessant boek dat vlot leest! Aanrader voor mensen die meer willen weten over autisme en agressief gedrag.

[Leigh Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best books for parents of children with autism that I have come across. It is written in plain language and it has numerous strategies and tips that help parents and professionals understand what triggers behavioural difficulties and how to manage them.

[Jonsaint · Rating 5 out of 5]

I borrowed this book for the second time in the libary to continue reading after being held back by reading other books. Now that I have finished reading it, I have decided to own one so that I can revisit it from time to time for I see the benefit of this book. It is really rewarding.